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.
- ICSI CS Executive 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
- ICSI CS Executive Exam Pattern 2026
- CS Executive Syllabus 2026
- FAQs on CS Executive Exam Pattern
ICSI CS Executive 2026 Exam Pattern Highlights
Candidates preparing for CS Execuitve June 2026 must check the exam details. Check the table below to know more about CS Executive examination pattern 2026:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of groups |
Two |
| 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 20% case-based objective questions and 80% descriptive questions. |
| Pre-Examination Requirement |
Complete a Pre-Examination Test to become eligible to Enroll |
| Passing criteria |
40% in each paper and 50% marks in aggregate |
ICSI CS Executive Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates peparing for CS Executive 2026 under new syllabus 2022, must check the detailed CS Executive exam pattern below:
| CS Executive Exam Pattern Group 1 |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|
- Mode of Examination: Combination of both 20% case-based objective type questions and 80% descriptive questions at all papers at Executive Programme except Paper No. 4 i.e. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management, which is 100% descriptive.
- Duration: Three Hours (each paper)
- Marks: 100 Marks (each paper)
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CS Executive Syllabus 2026
ICSI has released the CS Executive syllabus June 2026 for both groups. Candidates preparing for exam can check the CS Executive syllabus 2026 below:
| Group 1 Paper 1: Jurisprudence, Interpretation, and General Laws |
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|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Part I : Company Law–Principles & Concepts |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
|
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| Part 2: Industrial and Labour Laws |
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| 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 |
- |
- |
| Group 1 Paper 4: Corporate Accounting and Financial Management | ||
| Part 1: Corporate Accounting |
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| 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 |
|
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| Part 2: Financial Management |
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| Introduction |
Time Value of Money |
Capital Budgeting |
| Cost of Capital |
Capital Structure |
Dividend Juneisions |
| Working Capital Management |
Security Analysis |
Operational Approach to Financial Juneision |
| Group 2 Paper 5- Capital Market and Securities Law | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Capital Market |
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| 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) |
- |
- |
| Part 2: Securities Laws |
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| 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 |
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| Part 1- Economic & Commercial Laws |
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| 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 |
- |
| Part 2: Intellectual Property Laws |
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| 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 |
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| Part 1: Direct Tax |
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| 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) |
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| 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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