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Company Secretary Executive 2025 ( CS Executive )

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Shruti Garg
Updated on Sep 29, 2025 16:37 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

ICSI CS Executive previous year's question papers are available. Candidates appearing for the ICSI CS Executive exam must download the previous sessions of the ICSI CS question paper here. ICSI CS Executive 2025 December session examination dates have been announced. ICSI CS 2025 Executive December will commence on December 22, 2025, in offline mode. Candidates can download the ICSI CS Executive question paper of both modules here.

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  • ICSI CS Executive Question Paper: Benefits of Solving Previous Year Question Paper
  • ICSI CS Executive Previous Year Question Papers
  • ICSI CS Executive June 2025 Question Paper PDF
  • ICSI CS Executive December 2024 Question Paper PDF
  • ICSI CS Executive June 2024 Question Paper PDF
  • ICSI CS Executive June 2023 Question Paper PDF
  • FAQs on ICSI CS Executive Question Papers
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ICSI CS Executive Question Paper: Benefits of Solving Previous Year Question Paper

Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Executive Dec 2025 examination must practice from the CS Executive previous year's question papers for the following benefits:

  • Become aware of the exact exam environment
  • Helps in analysing the preparation level
  • Gives a better idea about the exam pattern
  • Helps in managing time
  • Acts as a valuable self-assessment tool
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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 duration for CS Executive exam?
A: 

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 December 2025 time table has been released. The examination for CS Executive group 1 and group 2 will commence on December 22. 

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ICSI CS Executive Previous Year Question Papers

Download previous year ICSI Executive question papers and sample papers. Use them for practising and improving speed and accuracy. Students can download ICSI Executive previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to download ICSI CS previous year question papers?
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Institute of Company Secretaries of India releases ICSI CS question papers of past examinations- CS Executive and CS professional on its official website. CS previous year question papers can help candidates understand the structure of the exam, identify important topics, and help to know the type of questions asked. Check steps below to know how to download the ICSI CS previous year question papers for CS Executive and Professional examinations

Step1 - Visit the link provided- ICSI CS Question Paper 

Step 2- Scroll down the page

Step 3- Search for the examination and paper to download the question paper

Step 4- Click on the 'Download' tab

Step 5- Screen will display the question paper in PDF fomat

Step 6- Save or take the print of question paper

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
First Examination Under New Syllabus 2022
  • Executive- December 2023
  • Professional- June 2024
Last Attempt Under Old Syllabus 2017
  • Executive- December 2024
  • Professional- June 2025

 

Download previous year CS Executive question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download CS Executive previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

ICSI CS Executive June 2025 Question Paper PDF

June 2025 Papers- Group 1

523- Setting up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws
521- Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws
524- Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
522-Company Law and Practice

June 2025 Papers- Group 2

526- Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
527- Tax Laws and Practice
525- Capital Markets and Securities Laws
525EH- Capital Markets and Securities Laws (EH)
526EH- Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (EH)

ICSI CS Executive December 2024 Question Paper PDF

December 2024 Papers- Group 1

Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws
Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Company Law and Practice
Setting up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws

December 2024 Papers- Group 2

Capital Markets and Securities Laws
Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
Tax Laws and Practice

ICSI CS Executive June 2024 Question Paper PDF

June 2024 Papers- Group 1

Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Setting up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws
Company Law and Practice
Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws

June 2024 Papers- Group 2

Capital Markets and Securities Laws
Tax Laws and Practice
Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws

ICSI CS Executive June 2023 Question Paper PDF

June 2023 Papers- Module 1

Company Law
Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws
Setting up of Business Entities and Closure
Tax Laws

June 2023 Papers- Module 2

Corporate and Management Accounting
Economic, Business and Commercial Laws
Financial and Strategic Management
Securities Laws and Capital Markets
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FAQs on ICSI CS Executive Question Papers

Check frequently asked questions on ICSI CS Executive question papers below:

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Q:   Are ICSI CS exam questions lengthy?
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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:   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.

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

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

  • Understanding the exam pattern and prepared for exam day
  • Provising familiarity with the difficulty level of the questions
  • managing time to complete the answers within given duration
  • Assessing the weak and strong areas
Q:   How many questions are asked in CS Executive?
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ICSI CS Executive question paper will consist of six questions in each subject. The total marks for each paper is 100. Refer to the table below to know the ICSI CS Executive pattern:

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

 

Q:   Where can I download CS Executive question paper?
A: 

To download the CS Executive question paper, candidates must follow the steps below:

Step 1- Visit the link for CS Executive question paper

Step 2- Scroll down and select the group and exam session

Step 3- Click on the tab 'Download'

Step 4- Enter the login details or register (if not registered)

Step 5- PDF will be displayed.

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 the steps below:

Step1 - Visit the link provided- ICSI CS Question Paper 

Step 2- Scroll down the page

Step 3- Search for the examination and paper to download the question paper

Step 4- Click on the 'Download' tab

Step 5- Screen will display the question paper in PDF fomat

Step 6- Save or take the print of question paper

Q:   What is ICSI CS exam passing marks?
A: 

Candidates can check the table below to knw the ICSI CS passing marks for CS Executive and Professional examination below:

ICSI CS Executive Qualifying Marks

Module

Papers

Parts

Marks

 Qualifying Perecentage

Module 1

Paper 1. Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws 

-

100

40%

Paper 2. Company Law

Part A. Company Law, Principles &Concepts

50

40%

Part B: Company Administration and Meetings – Law and Practices

40

Part C: Company Secretary as a Profession

10

Paper 3. Setting up of Business Entities and Closure

Part A: Setting up of Business

40

40%

Part B: Registration; Licenses & Compliances

35

Part C :Insolvency; Winding up& Closure of Business

25

Paper 4. Tax Laws

Part A: Direct Taxes

50

40%

Part B: Indirect Taxes

50

Module 2

Paper 5. Corporate & Management Accounting

Part A: Corporate Accounting

60

40%

Part B: Management Accounting and Valuation

40

Paper 6. Securities Laws & Capital Markets

Part A. Securities Laws

70

40%

Part B. Capital Market & Intermediaries

30

Paper 7. Economic, Business and Commercial Laws

Part A. Foreign Exchange Management &NBFCs

40

40%

Part B. Competition Law

25

Part C. Business & Commercial Laws

35

Paper 8. Financial and Strategic Management

Part A. :Financial Management

60

40%

Part B. Strategic Management

40

ICSI CS Professional Passing Marks

Module

Paper

Marks

Qualifying Percentage

Module 1

Paper 1. Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics

50

40%

 

20

20

10

Paper 2. Advanced Tax Laws

70

40%

30

Paper 3. Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances

100

40%

Module 2

Paper 4. Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence

40

40%

60

Paper 5. Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up

50

40%

50

Paper 6. Resolution of Corporate Disputes,Non-Compliances& Remedies

100

40%

Module 3

Paper 7.Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges

60

40%

40

Paper 8. Multidisciplinary Case Studies

100

40%

Elective Paper 9:

9.1- Banking – Law & Practice

9.2- Insurance – Law & Practice

9.3- Intellectual Property Rights: Laws and Practices

9.4- Forensic Audit

9.5- Direct Tax Laws & Practice

9.6- Labour Laws& Practice

9.7- Valuations & Business Modelling

9.8- Insolvency – Law and Practice

100 

40%

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