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.

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

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)

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.

What is CS Professional Syllabus?

Candidates preparing for CS Professional examination must know the complete syllabus. Check below to know the CS Professional old and new syllabus: CS Professional New Syllabus 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 Part II - Pleadings and Appearances 30 3 Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence Part I – Compliance Management 40 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 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) - ICS CS Professional Syllabus (Old) Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017) Module 1, Paper 1 Company Secretarial Practice Module 1, Paper 2 Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings Module 2, Paper 1 Financial Treasury and Forex Management Module 2, Paper 2 Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Module 3, Paper 1 Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade Module 3, Paper 2 Advance Tax Laws and Practices Module 4, Paper 1 Due Dilligence and Corporate Compliance Management Module 4, Paper 2 Governance Business Ethics and Sustainability Professional Programme (Under ICSI Syllabus 2017) Module 1, paper 1 Advanced Company Law and Practice Module 1, paper 2 Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence Module 1, paper 3 Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency Module 2, Paper 1 Information Technology and System Audit Module 2, Paper 2 Financial Treasury and Forex Management Module 2, Paper 3 Ethics, Governance and Sustainability Module 3, Paper 1 Advance Tax Laws and Practice Module 3, Paper 2 Drafting, Appearances and Pleading

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.

How is CS Executive exam conducted, online or offline?

ICSI conducts the CS Executive exam in offline mode. The exam is held in a pen and paper mode. Enrolled candidates must report at the allotted exam centre on the day of examination. Candidates will be allowed to bring the black or blue point ball pen. OMR sheets and question paper will be provided at the exam centre.

ICSI CS Syllabus 2025: Download Latest Syllabus PDF for December Examination

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Updated on Oct 16, 2025 16:48 IST

By Shruti Garg, Assistant Manager- Editorial

ICSI CS syllabus 2025 for CS Executive & Professional December examination at icsi.edu has been updated. Candidates preparing for the upcoming ICSI CS Executive December 2025 and ICSI CS Professional December 2025 must check the updated syllabus to prepare well. ICSI prescribes a CS Executive syllabus for both groups. The examination for CS Executive Dec 2025 will commence on December 22, 2025, in offline mode. Candidates can also check the detailed CS Professional syllabus to know the important topics covered. The syllabus for ICSI CS professional is divided into two groups. Candidates can check the syllabus online.

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