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 mode for CS Executive examination?

CS Executive examination for December 2025 session will be held in offline mode. Candidates will have to report to the alloted exam centre on the day of exam day. Candidates will be able to know the alloted exam centre when the admit card is released. The ICSI CS Executive exam will be held across India. Candidates will be able to choose the preferred CS Executive exam city while filling the application form. Candidates must carefull read the exam day instructions mentioned on the admit card. Test takers failing to adhere by the instructions will be disqualified.

What is the format of CS Executive?

The ICSI CS Executive examination is a combination of descriptiove and Multiple Choice Questions. The exam is divided in Two groups. The first group consist of four papers and second paper consists of three papers. Each paper will consist of maximum 100 marks. The medium of ICSI CS Executive question paper is English only.

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 the total marks for CS Executive examination is 700 marks. Candidates must score minimum of 50% in total in 40% in each paper to qualify exam.

What is the syllabus of CS Executive?

ICSI prescribes the CS Executive syllabus.Earlier, ICSI introduced CS Executive new syllabus 2022. Refer to the table below to know the latest CS Executive syllabus: 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 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 CS Executive passing marks?

ICSI CS Executive passing marks refers to minimum score required by cadidates in each subject to qualify the CS Executive exam. As per ICSI, candidates must score minimum 40 percent in each subject and 50% overall to qyalify the examination. Candidates failing to meet the CS Executive qualifying criteria will not be considered pass. They shall appear for the CS Executive examination in upcoming session.

Has ICSI CS Executive timetable been released?

Yes, ICSI has released the ICSI CS Executive December 2025 timetable. Candidates appearing for the CS Executive Dec 2025 examination can now check the complete schedule. CS Executive 2025 exam for upcoming session will commence from December 22, 2025, in offline mode.

How many questions are asked in CS Executive?

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

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.

Where can I download CS Executive question paper?

To download CS Executive question paper, candidates must: Visit link for CS Executive question paper Scroll down and select group and exam session Click on tab 'Download' Enter login details or register (if not registered) PDF will be displayed.

When will be CS Executive examination conducted for upcoming session?

ICSI has announced the CS Executive exam dates for December 2025 session. Candidates who are willing to appear for the upcoming 2025 session of CS Executive exam can check the updated schedule below: Executive Examination (New Syllabus 2022) Dates Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (Group-1) 22-Dec-2025 Capital Market and Securities Laws (Group-2) 23-Dec-2025 Company Law and Practice (Group-1) 24-Dec-2025 No Examination 25-Dec-2025 Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (Group-2 26-Dec-2025 Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (Group-1) 27-Dec-2025 Tax Laws and Practice (Group-2) 28-Dec-2025 Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (Group-1) 29-Dec-2025

When can I apply for CS Executive Programme examination?

Candidates who have qualified the CSEET exam will be able to apply for the CS Executive exam. CSEET November 2025 results will be announced soon after exam. Candidates who are declared 'pass' will be able to register for the CS Executive exam (single group). The CS Executive Dec 2025 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be held from December 22, 2025 onwards. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the cutoff dates of ICSI CS Executive June/December 2025 session at https://www.shiksha.com/college/icsi-delhi-institute-of-company-secretaries-of-india/icsi-exam-dates .

What are the qualifying marks in ICSI CS Executive examination?

The qualifying criteria for ICSI CS Executive programme refers to minimum marks required by candidates both section-wise and overall to pass examination. The ICSI CS Executive qulaifying criteria is as follows: 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

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.

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