Executive

As per the ICSI CS Executive exam marking scheme, each question carries equal marks: each question in the CS Executive exam is assigned equal marks. The total marks for each paper may vary, depending on the number of questions and their individual weightage. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. This means that candidates are not penalized for wrong answers. It is advisable to attempt all the questions and provide answers to the best of your knowledge. In some cases, partial marks may be awarded for partially correct answers. If a question has multiple parts and you answer some parts correctly while others are incorrect, you may receive partial marks for the correct portions. Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Executive exam must note that the marking scheme, guidelines, and instructions provided for each examination session.

The last date of appearing for CS Executive examination under old syllabus is in June 2024. Candidates preparing for CS Executive exam will have to appear for the CS Exam as per new syllabus from December 2024. The first examination under CS Executive new syllabus 2023 will be held in December 2023. Candidates who have registered for CS Executive progarmme from February 01, 2023 onwards will have to appear as per the CS Executive new syllabus. Candidates can apply for switchover to new syllabus. Check the steps below to know how to apply for CS Executive new syllabus switchover:Step 1- Visit the official website of ICSIStep 2- Now click on the ‘online services’ tabStep 3- Now click on “New Foundation Student Login/Executive Student Login and enter the login credentialsStep 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchoverStep 5- Student request screen will appearStep 6- Enter the details prescribedStep 7- Confirm the details entered 

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 was 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 ICSIStep 2- Now click on the 'online services' tabStep 3- Now click on “New Foundation Student Login/Executive Student Login and enter the login credentialsStep 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchoverStep 5- Student request screen will appearStep 6- Enter the details prescribedStep 7- Confirm the details enteredNote- Candidates will not be required to pay any fee for switchover.

Candidates who have applied for the switchover from old syllabus to CS Executive new syllabus 2023 must check the paperwise exemption details below:Executive ProgrammeExisting Syllabus (2017)Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022)Module 1Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws Group 1, Paper 1 - Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General LawsCompany LawGroup 1, Paper 2 - Company Law & PracticeSetting up of Business Entities and ClosureGroup 1, Paper 3 - Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour LawsTax LawsGroup 2, Paper 7 - Tax Laws & PracticeModule 2Corporate and Management AccountingGroup 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial ManagementSecurities Laws & Capital MarketsGroup 2, Paper 5 - Capital Market & Securities LawsEconomic, Business and Commercial LawsGroup 2, Paper 6 - Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property LawsFinancial and Strategic ManagementGroup 1, Paper 4 - Corporate Accounting and Financial Management

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 1Paper NumberSubjectsMarks1Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws1002Company Law & Practice Part I – Company Law – Principles and Concepts60Part II – Company Administration & Meetings403Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws Part I – Setting Up of Business60Part II – Industrial & Labour Laws404Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Part I – Corporate Accounting60Part II – Financial Management40Group 2Paper NumberSubjectsMarks5Capital Market & Securities Laws Part I – Capital Market40Part II – Securities Laws606Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws Part I – Economic & Commercial Laws60Part II – Intellectual Property Laws407Tax Laws & Practice Part I - Direct Tax60Part II - Indirect Tax40 ICSI CS Executive Old Syllabus (under 2017)Executive ProgrammeModule 1, Paper 1Company LawModule 1, Paper 2Cost and Management AccountingModule 1, Paper 3Economic and Commercial LawsModule 1, Paper 4Tax Laws and PracticeModule 2, Paper 1Company Accounts and Auditing PracticesModule 2, Paper 2Capital Markets and Securities LawsModule 2, Paper 3Industrial Labour and General Laws