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Q: What is the duration for ICSI CS Professional exam?

The duration of CS Professional exam for each paper is three hours. CS Professional exam is divided into two groups. The CS Professional group 1 consist of four papers whereas, second group consists of three papers. Candidates will have to attempt the questions of each paper within the given time duration. ICSI CS Professional December 2025 datesheet has been released.

Q: Is ICSI CS enrollment window open?

Yes, ICSI CS December 2025 enrollment window without late fee opened on August 26. Candidates can enroll for ICSI CS Executive and CS Professional Dec 2025 till prescribed last date. Only candidates who have registered for the ICSI CS examination will be able to enroll for the exam. Candidates enrolling after prescribed last date will have to pay the late fee of INR 250.

Q: How is CS Professional different from CS Executive?

The CS Professional is the final stage of the Company Secretary exam, whereas the CS Executive is the second stage. The CS Executive course can be pursued by any graduate (except a fine art graduate). After clearing the CS Executive course, only you can appear for the CS Professional course. In the CS Executive stage, there are just two modules to be cleared to advance to the next stage. Since CS Professional is the last stage, there are three modules and one elective subject. You need to pass a total of nine exams to become a company secretary. The fee for a CS executive is around Rs. 10,000, whereas it is Rs. 12,000 for CS professionals.

Q: Is there negative marking in ICSI CS Professional exam?

No, there is no negative marking in CS Professional examination. CS Professional 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.

Q: How to download ICSI CS previous year question papers?

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 are the CS Professional elective subjects?

Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam as per Old syllabus must select one paper from Electives. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects for CS Professional (Old syllabus) Banking Law and Practice Capital Commodity and Money Market Insurance Law and Practice Intellectual Property Rights-Law and Practice International Business-Laws and Practices Whereas, Candidates preparing for CS Professional exam must select one paper from each Elective 1 and Elective 2 respectively. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects for CS Professional (New syllabus) Paper Number Elective 1 Paper Number Elective 2 4.1 CSR & Social Governance Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks) Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks) 7.1 Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks) Part II – Mediation (30 Marks) 4.2 Internal and Forensic Audit Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks) Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks) 7.2 Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks) Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks) 4.3 Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice (100 Marks) 7.3 Labour Laws & Practice (100 Marks) 4.4 Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice (100 Marks) 7.4 Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks) Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks) 7.5 Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks)

Q: Does CS Professional syllabus change every year?

No, CS Professional exam syllabus does not change every year. ICSI notifies the update in syllabus. Earlier, ICSI introduced the new CS Professional syllabus in 2022. Candidates must stay updated with the latst notification to know the updates CS Professional syllabus. The first examination under new syllabus 2022 was held in December 2023.

Q: Is CS Professional open book exam?

CS Professional exam is a closed book examination except for elective papers which will be a open book test. ICSI CS Professional exam consists of 7 papers and 2 elective papers. The 7 CS Professional papers will be held in closed book format.

Q: How to appear for ICSI CS pre examination test?

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 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.

Registration - 26 Aug '25 - 10 Oct '25

Updated on Sep 15, 2025 11:33 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CS Professional 2025 syllabus includes both core and elective subjects. Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Professional December 2025 exam must check the updated syllabus. As per the CS Professional 2025 new syllabus it has two groups and elective subjects. Candidates must know the important topics for each group to pass the examination. ICSI CS Professional December 2025 exam will commence on December 22, 2025.

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ICSI CS Professional 2025 Exam Pattern Highlight
ICSI CS Professional New Syllabus 2025
ICSI CS Professional 2025 Exam Pattern
FAQs on CS Professional Syllabus

ICSI CS Professional 2025 Exam Pattern Highlight

Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Professional exam must check the ICSI CS Professional exam pattern. Check the table below to know the highlights.

Features	Details
Mode of examination	Descriptive For Elective Papers: Descriptive & Open Book
Number of groups	Two groups
Number of papers	4 papers and an elective subject in group 1 3 papers and an elective subject in group 2
Duration	Three hours for each paper
Marks	100 marks for each paper

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ICSI CS Professional New Syllabus 2025

Check below to know the new ICSI CS Professional Syllabus December 2025:

Group 1

Paper Number	Subjects	Marks
1	Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice Part I – Governance and Sustainability	65
	Part II – Risk Management	20
	Part III- Environment & Sustainability Reporting	15
2	Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances Part I - Drafting and Conveyancing	70
2	Part II - Pleadings and Appearances	30
3	Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence Part I – Compliance Management	40
3	Part II – Audit & Due Diligence	60
4	Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers)

Group 2

Paper Number	Subjects	Marks
5	Strategic Management & Corporate Finance Part I – Strategic Management	40
5	Part II – Corporate Finance	60
6	Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency Part I – Corporate Restructuring	40
	Part II – Valuation	20
	Part III – Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding up	40
7	Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers)

ICSI CS Professional Examination: Elective Papers

Candidates must select one paper from each Elective 1 and Elective 2. Check the table below to know the Elective subjects:

Paper Number	Elective 1	Paper Number	Elective 2
4.1	CSR & Social Governance Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks) Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks)	7.1	Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks) Part II – Mediation (30 Marks)
4.2	Internal and Forensic Audit Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks) Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks)	7.2	Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks) Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks)
4.3	Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice (100 Marks)	7.3	Labour Laws & Practice (100 Marks)
4.4	Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice (100 Marks)	7.4	Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks) Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks)
4.4		7.5	Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks)

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How is CS Professional different from CS Executive?

Q: Is there negative marking in ICSI CS Professional exam?

Q: How to download ICSI CS previous year question papers?

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ICSI CS Professional 2025 Exam Pattern

CS Professional exam is a offline test held twice in a year- June and December. The CS Professional exam is a descriptive test held in English. Each paper of the exam consists of 100 marks with a duration of three hours. To qualify the examination, candidates must score a minimum of 40% in each subject and 50% marks in aggregate.