Is there negative marking in CS Executive?

No, there is no negative marking in CS Executive examination. CS Executive question paper will consist of description/subjective questions which will have no negative marking. For objective type question, for every wrong answer 0.25 marks will be deducted and one mark will be given for every correct response.

What is the duration for CS Executive exam?

ICSI CS Executive exam duration for each paper is three hours. CS Executive examination is divided into two groups. Gorup 1 consist of four papers whereas, group 2 consists of three papers. ICSI conducts each paper of each group on different days. ICSI CS Executive June 2026 time table has been released. The examination for CS Executive June session will start on June 01.

What is the exam pattern for the ICSI-CS?

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: 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

What is the latest ICSI CS Executive exam pattern?

Candidates can check the latest ICSI CS Executive exam pattern below: CS Executive Exam Pattern 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 ICSI CS Executive Exam Pattern 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

What is ICSI CS pre examination test?

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.

How to appear for ICSI CS pre examination test?

To appear for the ICSI CS Pre Examination Test (PET) candidates must follow steps below: Visit official website of ICSI Click on 'E-learning' tab followed by Pre-Interview Test (PET) tab Select the examination and module Enter the login details- login ID is registration number (without any slash sign) suffix with @icsi.edu for example- If registration number is 1234567/10/2018 then login ID will be 1234567102018 [at]icsi.edu and default password for first time login is Learn@1234 Appear for the Pre-interview test online.

What is the total score in CS Executive exam?

CS Executive examination total score is 100 marks for each paper. Group 1 of CS Executive has four papers which is of total 400 marks and group 2 of CS Executive has three papers which is of total 300 marks. Overall marks for CS Executive examination is 700 marks. Candidates must score minimum of 50% in total in 40% in each paper to qualify exam.

CS Executive Exam Pattern 2026: Mode, Question Type, Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

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Registration - 26 Feb '26 - 25 Mar '26

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 21:59 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

ICSI CS Executive exam pattern June 2026 has been updated. As per the exam pattern, the question paper consists of descriptive and objective-type questions. The CS Executive exam is divided into two groups- group 1 and 2. Candidates can choose to appear for one group at at time or for both groups. To prepare well for the exam, student must stay updated with the CS Executive pattern 2025. ICSI prescribes the qualifying marks for CS Executive examination. ICSI CS Executive June 2026 exam will commence on June 01. The exam will be held in offline mode.

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