ICSI CS 2026 Executive Syllabus: Check Updated Syllabus, Exam Pattern for June Session

ICSI CS 2026 Executive Syllabus: Check Updated Syllabus, Exam Pattern for June Session

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ICSI prescribes the CS Executive syllabus. Candidates preparing for the CS Executive June 2026 can now check the detailed syllabus here. Know the marking scheme, total marks, and paper-wise contents here. Shiksha here brings you the detailed CS Executive syllabus along with the exam pattern.

ICSI prescribes the CS Executive syllabus. Candidates preparing for the CS Executive June 2026 can now check the detailed syllabus here. Know the marking scheme, total marks, and paper-wise contents here. Shiksha here brings you the detailed CS Executive syllabus along with the exam pattern.

CS Executive Syllabus

CS Executive Syllabus

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has released the ICSI CS Executive syllabus June 2026. Candidates can download the ICSI CS Executive syllabus (under 2022) at icsi.edu. To prepare well for the CS Executive programme, candidates must make sure to check the detailed syllabus. Candidates will be required to appear for the pre-examination test to become eligible to enroll for the ICSI CS Executive exam under new syllabus 2022. Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Executive exam must check the detailed syllabus for each group. Read this article to know the ICSI CS Executive June 2026 syllabus for group1 and group 2.

Table of contents
  • CS Executive 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
  • ICSI CS Executive 2026 Exam Pattern
  • ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2026: Group 1
  • ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2026: Group 2
  • How to Download Study Material for CS Executive Programme?

CS Executive 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights

The table below outlines the highlights of the CS Executive 2026 exam pattern. Candidates can check the details in brief here: 

Features Details
Mode of Exam Centre-based examination; Offline
Duration of Exam Three hours for each paper
Marks 100 marks for each paper
Language of Question Paper English
Nature of questions MCQs and Descriptive
Pre-Examination Requirement Complete a Pre-Examination Test to become eligible to Enroll

Also Read: CS Executive Exam Pattern

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the ICSI CS Executive marking scheme?
A: 

As per the ICSI CS Executive exam marking scheme each question has equal marks. The total marks for CS Executive each paper is 100 marks. There will be no negative amrking for any incorrect answer or not attempted questions. Candidates will be given partial marks for every correct answer.

Q:   What is the exam pattern for the ICSI-CS?
A: 

ICSI CS exam pattern mentions the exam duration, subjects, marking scheme, exam name, and medium of the examination to the candidates appearing for the exam. Candidates appearing for the CS Executive or CS Professional examination must check the exam pattern to become aware about the examination. Check the table below to know the ICSI CS exam pattern highlights:

FeaturesDetails
Mode of ExamCentre-based examination; Offline
Duration of ExamThree hours for each paper
Marks100 marks for each paper
Language of Question PaperEnglish
Nature of questionsMCQs and Descriptive
Pre-Examination RequirementComplete a Pre-Examination Test to become eligible to Enroll

 

Q:   Are ICSI CS exam questions lengthy?
A: 

ICSI CS exam questions length depends upon the type of question. The length of the answers are generally long. Hiwever it may vary from question to questions. Candidates can check the demo ICSI answer sheet to check the length of the answers. Candidates must follow the ICSI answer guidelines to answer the questions.

Q:   Does ICSI releases CS previous year question papers?
A: 

Yes, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) releases previous session question papers for CS Executive & CS Professional soon after the declaration of results. To download ICSI CS question paper for CS Executive and CS Professional, candidates must follow steps below:

  • Visit link provided- ICSI CS Question Paper 
  • Search for the examination and paper to download the question paper
  • Click on 'Download' tab
  • Screen will display the question paper in PDF format

ICSI CS Executive 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Executive can check exam pattern and detailed syllabus for CS Executive group 1 in the table below:

Group Name/Paper Number

Subjects

Marks

1.1

Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws

100

1.2

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

60

Part II – Company Administration & Meetings

40

1.3

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

60

Part II – Industrial & Labour Laws

40

1.4

Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Part I – Corporate Accounting

60

Part II – Financial Management

40

2.5

Capital Market & Securities Laws Part I – Capital Market

40

Part II – Securities Laws

60

2.6

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

60

Part II – Intellectual Property Laws

40

2.7

Tax Laws & Practice Part I - Direct Tax

60

Part II - Indirect Tax

40

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ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2026: Group 1

ICSI CS Executive group 1 includes 4 papers. Candidates preparing for CS Executive examination group 1 can check the table below to know detailed CS Executive syllabus 2026:

Group 1 Paper 1: Jurisprudence, Interpretation, and General Laws

Sources of Law

Constitution of India

Interpretation of Statutes

Administrative Laws

Law of Torts

Law relating to Civil Procedure

Laws relating to Crime and its Procedure

Law relating to Evidence

Law relating to Specific Relief

Law relating to Limitation

Law relating to Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation

Indian Stamp Law

Law relating to Registration of Documents

Right to Information Law

Law relating to Information Technology

Contract Law

Law relating to Sale of Goods

Law relating to Negotiable Instruments

Group 1 Paper 2: Company Law and Practice

Part I : Company Law–Principles & Concepts

Introduction to Company Law

Legal Status and Types of Registered Companies

Memorandum and Articles of Association and its Alteration

Shares and Share Capital-Concepts

Members and Shareholder

Debt Instruments-Concepts

Charges

Distribution of Profits

Accounts and Auditors

Compromise, Arrangement and Amalgamations-Concepts

Dormant Company

Inspection, Inquiry and Investigation

Part 2: Company Administration and Meetings

General Meetings

Directors

Board Composition and Powers of the Board

Meetings of Board and its Committees

Corporate Social Responsibility-Concepts

Annual Report-Concepts

Key Managerial Personnel (KMP’s) and their Remuneration

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Group 1 Paper 3: Setting Up of Business, Industrial, and Labour Laws

Part I : Setting up of Business

Selection of Business Organization

Corporate Entities – Companies: Types of Corporate Business Entities, Drafting of Incorporation Documents, Formation and Registration

Limited Liability Partnership

Startups and its Registration

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Conversion of Business Entities

Non-Corporate Entities

Financial Services Organization

Business Collaborations

Setting up of Branch Office/ Liaison Office/ Wholly owned Subsidiary by Foreign Company

Setting up of Business outside India and issues relating Thereto

Identifying laws applicable to various Industries and their initial compliances

Various Initial Registrations and Licenses

 

 

Part 2: Industrial and Labour Laws

Constitution and Labour Laws

Evaluation of Labour Legislation and need of Labour Code

Law of Welfare & Working Condition

Law of Industrial Relations

Law of Wages

Social Security Legislations

Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

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Group 1 Paper 4: Corporate Accounting and Financial Management

Part 1: Corporate Accounting 

Introduction to Accounting

Introduction to Corporate Accounting

Accounting Standards (AS)

Accounting for Share Capital

Accounting for Debentures

Related Aspects of Company Accounts

Consolidation of Accounts

Financial Statement Analysis

Cash Flows

Forecasting Financial Statements

 

 

Part 2: Financial Management

Introduction

Time Value of Money

Capital Budgeting

Cost of Capital

Capital Structure

Dividend Juneisions

Working Capital Management

Security Analysis

Operational Approach to Financial Juneision

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Q:   What are the advantages of solving ICSI CS previous year question papers?
A: 

Solving previous year ICSI CS question paper can help students with:

  • Understanding ICSI CS exam pattern
  • Providing familiarity with difficulty level
  • managing time to complete the answers within given duration
  • Analysing weak and strong areas

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ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2026: Group 2

CS Executive syllabus group 2 includes three papers. Candidates preparing for CS Executive examination group 2 must refer the table below to know the CS Executive syllabus 2026.

Group 2 Paper 5- Capital Market and Securities Law

Part 1: Capital Market

Basics of Capital Market

Secondary Market in India

Securities Contracts (Regulations) Act 1956

Securities and Exchange Board of India

Laws Governing to Depositories and Depository Participants

Securities Market Intermediaries

International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)

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Part 2: Securities Laws

Issue of Securities – Concepts

Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities

Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements

Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers – Concepts

Prohibition of Insider Trading

Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices Relating to Securities Market

Delisting and Buyback of Securities – Concepts

Mutual Funds

Collective Investment Schemes

Group 2 Paper 6- Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Law

Part 1- Economic & Commercial Laws

Law relating Foreign Exchange Management

Foreign Direct Investments – Regulations & Policy

Overseas Direct Investment

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB)

Foreign Trade Policy & Procedure

Law relating to Special Economic Zones

Law relating to Foreign Contribution Regulation

Prevention of Money Laundering

Law relating to Fugitive Economic Offenders

Law relating to Benami Transactions & Prohibition

Competition Law

Law relating to Consumer Protection

Legal Metrology

Real Estate Regulation and Development Law

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Part 2: Intellectual Property Laws

Law relating to Patents

Law relating to Trade Marks

Law relating to Copyright

Law relating to Geographical Indications of Goods

Law relating to Industrial Designs

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Group 2 Paper 7- Tax Laws and Practice

Part 1: Direct Tax

Direct Tax at a Glance

Basic Concept of Income Tax

Incomes which do not form part of Total Income

Income under the Head Salary

Income under the Head House Property

Profits and Gains from Business and Profession

Capital Gains

Income from Other Sources

Clubbing provisions and Set Off and / or Carry Forward of Losses

Deductions

Computation of Total Income and Tax Liability of various entities

Classification and Tax Incidence on Companies

Procedural Compliance

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Part 2: Indirect Tax (GST & Customs)

Concept of Indirect Taxes at a Glance

Basics of Goods and Services Tax ‘GST’

Levy and Collection of GST

Time, Value & Place of Supply

Input Tax Credit & Computation of GST Liability

Procedural Compliance under GST

Overview of Customs Act

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How to Download Study Material for CS Executive Programme?

ICSI has released CS Executive study material. ICSI CS Executive study material helps candidates assisst in their preparation and includes student focused content. Candidates preparing for the CS Executive examination must download the ICSI CS study material by following the steps below:

  1. Visit the official link provided: icsi.edu
  2. Screen will display the CS Executive material
  3. Download the Group/paper wise CS Executive study materials

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Maha 1614

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how to study first module in CS executive new syllabus, how to take notes and how to study the sbil and corporate accounting and financial management paper? I want some guidance.how to study at home/

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