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CS Executive Syllabus: ICSI prescribes the ICSI CS syllabus for Executive, Professional programmes. Candidates preparing for the CS Executive, CS Professional examination must check the important topics for preparation. Earlier authorities announced the new syllabus for ICSI CS that consists of the Online Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET), Executive programme and Professional programme. The last date for appearing under ICSI syllabus old syllabus is December 2024 for Executive programme.

CS Professional Syllabus: Candidates who have registered for the ICSI CS Professional programme under the old syllabus (2017) can apply for switch over to CS Professional new syllabus (2022). Such candidates desiring to switch to new syllabus are advised to acquaint themselves with the CS Professional syllabus (2022) and paper-wise exemption details to begin preparations. The last examination under ICSI CS Professional old syllabus (2027) will be held in June 2025.

 

Q:   What is CS Executive syllabus?

A:

Candidates preparing for the CS Executive examination (Old or New syllabus) must check the CS Execvutive syllabus before beginning with their preparation.

ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2023 (Under New Syllabus 2022)

Group 1

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

1

Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws

100

2

Company Law & Practice Part I – Company Law – Principles and Concepts

60

Part II – Company Administration & Meetings

40

3

Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws Part I – Setting Up of Business

60

Part II – Industrial & Labour Laws

40

4

Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Part I – Corporate Accounting

60

Part II – Financial Management

40

Group 2

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

5

Capital Market & Securities Laws Part I – Capital Market

40

Part II – Securities Laws

60

6

Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws Part I – Economic & Commercial Laws

60

Part II – Intellectual Property Laws

40

7

Tax Laws & Practice Part I - Direct Tax

60

Part II - Indirect Tax

40

 ICSI CS Executive Old Syllabus (under 2017)

Executive Programme

Module 1, Paper 1

Company Law

Module 1, Paper 2

Cost and Management Accounting

Module 1, Paper 3

Economic and Commercial Laws

Module 1, Paper 4

Tax Laws and Practice

Module 2, Paper 1

Company Accounts and Auditing Practices

Module 2, Paper 2

Capital Markets and Securities Laws

Module 2, Paper 3

Industrial Labour and General Laws

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Q:   What is CS Professional Syllabus?

A:

Candidates preparing for CS Professional examination must know the complete syllabus. Check below to know the CS Professional old and new syllabus:

CS Professional New Syllabus

Group 1

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

1

 

 

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice Part I – Governance and Sustainability

65

Part II – Risk Management

20

Part III- Environment & Sustainability Reporting

15

2

Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances Part I - Drafting and Conveyancing

70

Part II - Pleadings and Appearances

30

3

Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence Part I – Compliance Management

40

Part II – Audit & Due Diligence

60

4

Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers)

 

Group 2

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

5

Strategic Management & Corporate Finance Part I – Strategic Management

40

Part II – Corporate Finance

60

6

 

Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency Part I – Corporate Restructuring

40

Part II – Valuation

20

Part III – Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding up

40

7

Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers)

-

ICS CS Professional Syllabus (Old)

Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017)

Module 1, Paper 1

Company Secretarial Practice

Module 1, Paper 2

Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings

Module 2, Paper 1

Financial Treasury and Forex Management

Module 2, Paper 2

Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

Module 3, Paper 1

Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade

Module 3, Paper 2

Advance Tax Laws and Practices

Module 4, Paper 1

Due Dilligence and Corporate Compliance Management

Module 4, Paper 2

Governance Business Ethics and Sustainability

Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017)

Module 1, paper 1

Advanced Company Law and Practice

Module 1, paper 2

Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence

Module 1, paper 3

Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency

Module 2, Paper 1

Information Technology and System Audit

Module 2, Paper 2

Financial Treasury and Forex Management

Module 2, Paper 3

Ethics, Governance and Sustainability

Module 3, Paper 1

Advance Tax Laws and Practice

Module 3, Paper 2

Drafting, Appearances and Pleading

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ICSI CS Exam Pattern Highlights

Candidates preparing for ICSI CS exam must check the ICSI CS exam pattern. Check the table below to know the highlights.

Features Details
Mode of examination

CS Executive- Combination of both 20% case-based objective type questions and 80% descriptive questions in all papers at Executive Programme except Paper No. 4 i.e. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management which is 100% descriptive.

CS Professional- Descriptive

Duration Three hours for each paper
Marks 100 marks for each paper

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ICSI Syllabus 2024 (Under New Syllabus 2022)

Check below to know the CS Executive syllabus 2024 (New):

Group 1

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

1

Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws

100

2

Company Law & Practice Part I – Company Law – Principles and Concepts

60

Part II – Company Administration & Meetings

40

3

Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws Part I – Setting Up of Business

60

Part II – Industrial & Labour Laws

40

4

Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Part I – Corporate Accounting

60

Part II – Financial Management

40

Group 2

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

5

Capital Market & Securities Laws Part I – Capital Market

40

Part II – Securities Laws

60

6

Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws Part I – Economic & Commercial Laws

60

Part II – Intellectual Property Laws

40

7

Tax Laws & Practice Part I - Direct Tax

60

Part II - Indirect Tax

40

Switchover from Old Syllabus (2017) to New Syllabus (2022): Paperwise Exemption Details for Executive Programme

Executive Programme
Existing Syllabus (2017) Paper wise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022)
Module 1
Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws  Group 1, Paper 1 - Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws
Company Law Group 1, Paper 2 - Company Law & Practice
Setting up of Business Entities and Closure Group 1, Paper 3 - Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws
Tax Laws Group 2, Paper 7 - Tax Laws & Practice
Module 2
Corporate and Management Accounting Group 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Securities Laws & Capital Markets Group 2, Paper 5 - Capital Market & Securities Laws
Economic, Business and Commercial Laws Group 2, Paper 6 - Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
Financial and Strategic Management Group 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management

The new syllabus for ICSI CS Professional is now effective. Check below to learn the new CS Professional syllabus 2024.

Group 1

ICSI CS Professional Syllabus

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

1

 

 

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice Part I – Governance and Sustainability

65

Part II – Risk Management

20

Part III- Environment & Sustainability Reporting

15

2

Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances Part I - Drafting and Conveyancing

70

Part II - Pleadings and Appearances

30

3

Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence Part I – Compliance Management

40

Part II – Audit & Due Diligence

60

4

Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers)

 

Group 2

Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

5

Strategic Management & Corporate Finance Part I – Strategic Management

40

Part II – Corporate Finance

60

6

 

Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency Part I – Corporate Restructuring

40

Part II – Valuation

20

Part III – Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up

40

7

Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers)

 

Candidates must select one paper from each Elective 1 and Elective 2 respectively. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects:

Paper Number Elective 1 Paper Number Elective 2
4.1 CSR & Social Governance
Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks)
Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks)
7.1 Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks)
Part II – Mediation (30 Marks)
4.2 Internal and Forensic Audit
Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks)
Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks)
7.2 Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate
Tax Planning
Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks)
Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks)
4.3

Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice

(100 Marks)

7.3 Labour Laws & Practice (100 Marks)
4.4

Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice (100 Marks)

7.4 Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks)
Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks)
7.5 Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks)

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Switchover from Old Syllabus (2017) to New Syllabus (2022): Paperwise Exemption Details for Professional Programme

Professional Programme
Existing Syllabus (2017) Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022)
Module 1
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics Group 1, Paper 1 - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice
Advanced Tax Laws No Exemption
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances Group 1, Paper 2 - Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
Module 2
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence Group 1, Paper 3 - Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence
Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up Group 2, Paper 6 - Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies No Exemption
Module 3
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges Group 2, Paper 5 - Strategic Management and Corporate Finance
Multidisciplinary Case Studies No Exemption
Elective Paper
Banking – Law & Practice
Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Insurance– Law & Practice Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws
and Practices
Elective 1, Paper 4.3 - Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
Forensic Audit Elective 1, Paper 4.2 - Internal and Forensic Audit
Direct Tax Law & Practice No Exemption
Labour Laws & Practice Elective 2, Paper 7.3 - Labour Laws & Practice
Valuations & Business Modelling No Exemption
Insolvency – Law and Practice Elective 2, Paper 7.5 – Insolvency and BankruptcyLaw & Practice

Q:   Are there unlimited attempts in CS executive and CS professional?

A:

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducts the CS Executive and CS Professional exams, which are conducted twice a year in June and December. There is no limit to the number of attempts for either of these exams. Candidates can appear for the exams as many times as they wish until they clear all the papers of the respective level. However, it's important to note that there are some time limitations for completing the CS course.

A candidate is required to complete the CS Executive programme within 3 years from the date of registration and the CS Professional programme within 5 years from the date of registration. If a candidate fails to complete the course within the stipulated time, they will have to re-register and pay the required fee to continue with the course. It's important to regularly check the ICSI website for any updates or changes regarding the number of attempts or other related policies.

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Q:   For how long will the old syllabus and pattern be applicable for CS Professional?

A:

The last date of appearing for CS Professional examination under old syllabus is in December 2024. Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam will have to appear for the CS Exam as per new syllabus from June 2025. The first examination under CS Professional new syllabus 2023 was held in June 2024. Candidates could apply for ICSI CS Professional new syllabus from August 01, 2023. Check the steps below to know how to apply for CS Professional new syllabus switchover (To activate soon):

Step 1- Visit the official website of ICSI

Step 2- Now click on the ‘online services’ tab

Step 3- Now click on “New Foundation Student Login/Executive Student Login and enter the login credentials

Step 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchover

Step 5- Student request screen will appear

Step 6- Enter the details prescribed

Step 7- Confirm the details entered

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Q:   When can I apply for CS Executive Programme examination?

A:

Candidates who have qualified the CSEET exam will be able to apply for the CS Executive exam. CSEET November 2024 results will be announced soon. Candidates who are declared 'pass' will be able to register for the CS Executive June 2025 exam (both modules) till November 30, 2024. Candidates registering after November 30, 2024 will be able to apply for single module only. The last date to apply for CS Executive June 2025 session (single module) will be notified.

The CS Executive Dec 2024 exam dates has been announced. The exam will be held from June 21, 2024 onwards. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the cutoff dates of ICSI CS Executive December 2024 session at https://www.shiksha.com/college/icsi-delhi-institute-of-company-secretaries-of-india/icsi-exam-dates.

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How to Apply for Switchover?

Step 1- Visit the link provided- icsi.edu

Step 2- Now click on the ‘online services’ tab

Step 3- Now click on “New Foundation Student Login/Executive Student Login and enter the login credentials

Step 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchover

Step 5- Student request screen will appear

Step 6- Enter the details prescribed

Step 7- Confirm the details entered

Note- Candidates will not be required to pay any fee for switchover.

Q:   How to appear for ICSI CS pre examination test?

A:

To appear for the ICSI CS Pre Examination Test (PET) candidates must refer the steps mentioned below:

Step 1- Visit the official website of ICSI

Step 2- Click on the 'E-learning' tab followed by Pre-Interview Test (PET) tab

Step 3- Select the examination to appear for

Step 4- Select the module

Step 5- Enter the login credentials- Your login ID is your registration number (without any slash sign) suffix with @icsi.edu for example- If your registration number is 1234567/10/2018 then your login ID will be 1234567102018 [at]icsi.edu and fefault password for first time login is Learn@1234

Step 6- Appear for the Pre-interview test online.

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Q:   How can I apply for CS Executive syllabus switchover?

A:

Candidates desiring to appear for CS Executive examination as per the new syllabus can apply for the switchover online. The first examination under ICSI CS Executive new syllabus 2023 will be held in December 2023. Refer the steps below to know how to switch from old syllabus to CS Executive new syllabus:

Step 1- Visit the official link of ICSI

Step 2- Now click on the ‘online services’ tab

Step 3- Now click on “New Foundation Student Login/Executive Student Login and enter the login credentials

Step 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchover

Step 5- Student request screen will appear

Step 6- Enter the details prescribed

Step 7- Confirm the details entered

Note- Candidates will not be required to pay any fee for switchover.

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Q:   What is ICSI CS pre examination test?

A:

Students who are registered under CS Executive new syllabus and CS Professional new syllabus shall have to appear for the Pre examination test to become eligible to enroll and appear for the CS Executive or CS Professional examination. The exam will be conducted by ICSI. the exam will be served as an eligibility criteria to appear for the main examinations. Candidates will be required to pay the pre examination test fee of INR 1000 online. Once the payment is realised, candidates will be sent invitation along with the login ID and password.

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ICSI CS Syllabus (under 2017)

Executive Programme

Module 1, Paper 1

Company Law

Module 1, Paper 2

Cost and Management Accounting

Module 1, Paper 3

Economic and Commercial Laws

Module 1, Paper 4

Tax Laws and Practice

Module 2, Paper 1

Company Accounts and Auditing Practices

Module 2, Paper 2

Capital Markets and Securities Laws

Module 2, Paper 3

Industrial Labour and General Laws

 

Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017)

Module 1, Paper 1

Company Secretarial Practice

Module 1, Paper 2

Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings

Module 2, Paper 1

Financial Treasury and Forex Management

Module 2, Paper 2

Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

Module 3, Paper 1

Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade

Module 3, Paper 2

Advance Tax Laws and Practices

Module 4, Paper 1

Due Dilligence and Corporate Compliance Management

Module 4, Paper 2

Governance Business Ethics and Sustainability

Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017)

Module 1, paper 1

Advanced Company Law and Practice

Module 1, paper 2

Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence

Module 1, paper 3

Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency

Module 2, Paper 1

Information Technology and System Audit

Module 2, Paper 2

Financial Treasury and Forex Management

Module 2, Paper 3

Ethics, Governance and Sustainability

Module 3, Paper 1

Advance Tax Laws and Practice

Module 3, Paper 2

Drafting, Appearances and Pleading

Electives: 1 out of 5 below mentioned subjects

Banking Law and Practice

Capital Commodity and Money Market

Insurance Law and Practice

Intellectual Property Rights-Law and Practice

International Business-Laws and Practices

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FAQs Related to ICSI CS Syllabus

Check the frequently asked questions on ICSI CS syllabus 2023 below:

Q:   What are the CS Professional elective subjects?

A:

Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam as per Old syllabus must select one paper from Electives. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects for CS Professional (Old syllabus)

  • Banking Law and Practice
  • Capital Commodity and Money Market
  • Insurance Law and Practice
  • Intellectual Property Rights-Law and Practice
  • International Business-Laws and Practices

Whereas, Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam must select one paper from each Elective 1 and Elective 2 respectively. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects for CS Professional (New syllabus)

Paper NumberElective 1Paper NumberElective 2
4.1CSR & Social Governance
Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks)
Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks)
7.1Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks)
Part II – Mediation (30 Marks)
4.2Internal and Forensic Audit
Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks)
Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks)
7.2Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate
Tax Planning
Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks)
Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks)
4.3

Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice

(100 Marks)

7.3Labour Laws & Practice (100 Marks)
4.4

Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice (100 Marks)

7.4Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks)
Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks)
7.5Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks)
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Q:   If I appear for CS Professional examination as per new syllabus under 2022, What are the paper-wise exemptions?

A:

The paperwise exemption for candidates switching to CS Professional examination under new syllabus is as follows:

Professional Programme
Existing Syllabus (2017)Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022)
Module 1
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and EthicsGroup 1, Paper 1 - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice
Advanced Tax LawsNo Exemption
Drafting, Pleadings and AppearancesGroup 1, Paper 2 - Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
Module 2
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due DiligenceGroup 1, Paper 3 - Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence
Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-upGroup 2, Paper 6 - Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & RemediesNo Exemption
Module 3
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock ExchangesGroup 2, Paper 5 - Strategic Management and Corporate Finance
Multidisciplinary Case StudiesNo Exemption
Elective Paper
Banking – Law & Practice
Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Insurance– Law & PracticeElective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws
and Practices
Elective 1, Paper 4.3 - Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
Forensic AuditElective 1, Paper 4.2 - Internal and Forensic Audit
Direct Tax Law & PracticeNo Exemption
Labour Laws & PracticeElective 2, Paper 7.3 - Labour Laws & Practice
Valuations & Business ModellingNo Exemption
Insolvency – Law and PracticeElective 2, Paper 7.5 – Insolvency and BankruptcyLaw & Practice
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Q:   I have applied for switchover to CS Executive new syllabus 2023. What are the paperwise exemption?

A:

Candidates who have applied for the switchover from old syllabus to CS Executive new syllabus 2023 must check the paperwise exemption details below:

Executive Programme
Existing Syllabus (2017)Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022)
Module 1
Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws Group 1, Paper 1 - Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws
Company LawGroup 1, Paper 2 - Company Law & Practice
Setting up of Business Entities and ClosureGroup 1, Paper 3 - Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws
Tax LawsGroup 2, Paper 7 - Tax Laws & Practice
Module 2
Corporate and Management AccountingGroup 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Securities Laws & Capital MarketsGroup 2, Paper 5 - Capital Market & Securities Laws
Economic, Business and Commercial LawsGroup 2, Paper 6 - Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
Financial and Strategic ManagementGroup 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
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