ICSI CS Syllabus 2026: Download Latest Syllabus PDF for June Examination

Institute of Company Secretaries of India Exam 2026 ( ICSI Exam )

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ICSI CS 2026 syllabus for CS Executive & Professional December examination at icsi.edu is available. Candidates preparing for the upcoming ICSI CS Executive June 2026 and ICSI CS Professional June 2026 must check the updated syllabus to prepare well. ICSI prescribes a CS Executive syllabus for both groups. 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. ICSI CS June 2026 exam date has been announced. As per the schedule the examination for CS Executive, Professional June 2026 will commence on June 01, 2026

Table of contents
  • ICSI CS Exam Pattern 2026 Highlights
  • ICSI CS 2026 Exam Dates
  • ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2026
  • ICSI CS Professional Syllabus 2025
  • FAQs on ICSI CS Syllabus
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ICSI CS Exam Pattern 2026 Highlights

Candidates preparing for ICSI CS exam 2026 must check the ICSI CS exam pattern. Table below mentions the ICSI CS exam pattern highlights:

Features Details
Mode of examination

CS Executive- Combination of both 20% case-based objective type questions and 80% descriptive questions in all papers at Executive Programme except Paper No. 4 i.e. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management which is 100% descriptive.

CS Professional- Descriptive

Duration Three hours for each paper
Marks 100 marks for each paper

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is ICSI CS pre examination test?
A: 

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.

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

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.
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ICSI CS 2026 Exam Dates

Candidates preparing for ICSI CS examination must check CS exam dates 2026 for CS Executive, Professional. Table below mentions ICSI CS exam dates 2026:

Events Dates
ICSI CS June 2026 Enrollment Begins 26-Feb-2026
Last date to enroll for CS June 2026 (without late fee) 25-Mar-2026
Last date to enroll for CS June 2026 (with late fee) 09-Apr-2026
CS Executive June 2026 Exam 01-Jun to 04-Jun-2026
CS Professional June 2026 Exam 01-Jun to 04-Jun-2026
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Q:   When will be CS Executive examination conducted for upcoming session?
A: 

ICSI has announced the CS Executive exam dates for June 2026 session. Candidates who are willing to appear for the upcoming 2026 session of CS Executive exam can check the updated schedule below:

Executive Examination (New Syllabus 2022)

Dates

Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (Group-1)

01-Jun-2026

Capital Market and Securities Laws (Group-2)

02-Jun-2026

Company Law and Practice (Group-1)

03-Jun-2026

Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (Group-2

04-Jun-2026

Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (Group-1)

05-Jun-2026

Tax Laws and Practice (Group-2)

06-Jun-2026

Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (Group-1)

07-Jun-2026

Q:   Has CS Professional timetable been released?
A: 

Yes, ICSI has released the ICSI CS Professional December 2025 timetable. Candidates appearing for the CS Professional december 2025 examination can now check the complete schedule. CS Professional 2025 exam for upcoming session will commence from December 22, 2025 in offline mode. ICSI is yet to release the ICSI CS Professional June 2026 timetable.

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ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2026

Students preparing for ICSI CS Executive exam June 2026 can check the detailed syllabus below. CS Executive syllabus is divided into two groups. Check subject wise CS Executive syllabus for both groups.

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

 

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Q:   When can I apply for CS Executive Programme examination?
A: 

Candidates who have qualified the CSEET exam will be able to apply for the CS Executive exam. CSEET January 2026 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 June 2026 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be held from June 01 onwards. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the cutoff dates of ICSI CS Executive June/December session at https://www.shiksha.com/college/icsi-delhi-institute-of-company-secretaries-of-india/icsi-exam-dates.

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 Professional Syllabus 2025

Students preparing for ICSI CS Professional exam June 2026 can check the detailed syllabus below. CS Professional syllabus is divided into two groups. Check subject wise CS Professional syllabus for both groups.

Group 1

ICSI CS Professional Syllabus

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)

 

Candidates must select one paper from each Elective 1 and Elective 2, respectively. 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)
7.5 Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks)

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Q:   What are the CS Professional elective subjects?
A: 

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 NumberElective 1Paper NumberElective 2
4.1CSR & Social Governance
Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks)
Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks)
7.1Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks)
Part II – Mediation (30 Marks)
4.2Internal and Forensic Audit
Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks)
Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks)
7.2Goods 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)

7.3Labour Laws & Practice (100 Marks)
4.4

Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice (100 Marks)

7.4Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks)
Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks)
7.5Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice (100 Marks)
Q:   What is the duration for ICSI CS Professional exam?
A: 

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 June 2026 datesheet has been released.

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FAQs on ICSI CS Syllabus

Check frequently asked questions on ICSI CS syllabus below:

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Q:   What is the latest ICSI CS Executive exam pattern?
A: 

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

Q:   How is CS Executive exam conducted, online or offline?
A: 

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.

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

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 June 2026 datesheet has been released.

Q:   What is CS Professional Syllabus?
A: 

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)

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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

Q:   Is ICSI CS examination conducted in offline or online mode?
A: 

ICSI CS examination is conducted in offline mode. Candidates who will register for CS Executive or CS Porfessional examination will have to report at the alloted ICSI CS exam centre on the day of examination. The examination will be a pen paper based. On release of the ICSI CS admit card, applicants can know the allotted exam centre to appear for the examination.

ICSI CS exam is conducted offline across various cities in India. Authorities released the list of ICSI CS exam centres for each session. The upcoming ICSI CS June 2026 examination will be held in offline mode from June 01 onwards. The ICSI CS admit card will be available for download from 10 days before the date of the examination. Candidates must note that the admit card is an important document which has to be carried on the day of the examination, without which candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination hall. 

Q:   What is the latest CS Professional exam pattern?
A: 

Candidates can check the latest CS Professional exam pattern below:

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)

 

Elective Papers 1

Paper NumberElective SubjectsMarks
4.1

CSR & Social Governance

Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility

50
Part II – Social Governance50
4.2

Internal and Forensic Audit

Part I – Internal Audit 

60
Part II – Forensic Audit40
4.3Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice 100
4.4Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice100

Elective Papers 2

Paper NumberElective SubjectsMarks
7.1

Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation

Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation 

70
Part II – Mediation30
7.2Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning
Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST)
70
Part II – Corporate Tax Planning30
7.3Labour Laws & Practice100
7.4Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
Part I – Banking Laws
50
Part II – Insurance Laws50
7.5Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice100

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