The ICSI has come up with the CS Professional 2024 syllabus. The candidates who are going to appear for the next term of ICSI CS Professional examination must verify the latest syllabus. Earlier, ICSI released the ICSI CS Professional new syllabus (under 2022).
Candidates can choose to switch from old syllabus under 2017 to new syllabus under 2022. The first examination under ICSI CS Professional new syllabus 2024 was conducted in June 2024. The final examination under ICSI CS Professional old syllabus will be conducted in June 2025.
For those who joined the ICSI CS Professional program before 2017, you can choose to migrate to the new syllabus from the year 2022.
As with the case of the Executive program, ensure that you are aware of the changes in syllabus and exemptions for each paper in case you transfer. The first examination for the ICSI CS Executive under the new syllabus was held in June 2024.
ICSI lays down the curriculum for Executive and Professional programmes. Prospective examinees for these exams should refresh their memory on the important topics. The new CS syllabus comprises the Online Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET), Executive programme, and Professional programme.
ICSI CS Professional New Syllabus 2024
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) |
ICSI CS Professional Examination: Elective Papers
| 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) |
How to Apply for ICSI CS Professional New Syllabus 2024 Switchover?
To apply for ICSI CS Professional syllabus switchover from old to new syllabus, candidates can follow the steps mentioned below:
- Step 1- Go to the official link given- icsi.edu
- Step 2- Now click on the ‘online services’ tab
- Step 3- Now click on “Professional Student Login and enter the login credentials
- Step 4- Now click on Module>Switch over>Apply for switchover
- Step 5- Student request screen will appear
- Step 6- Enter the details as prescribed
- Step 7- Check the details entered
Note- Candidates will not be required to pay any fee for switchover.
Switchover from Old Syllabus (2017) to New Syllabus (2022):
Paper wise Exemption Details for Professional Programme
| Professional Programme | |
| Existing Syllabus (2017) | Paperwise Exemption Under New Syllabus (2022) |
| Module 1 | |
| Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics | Group 1, Paper 1 – Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice |
| Advanced Tax Laws | No Exemption |
| Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances | Group 1, Paper 2 – Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances |
| Module 2 | |
| Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence | Group 1, Paper 3 – Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence |
| Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up | Group 2, Paper 6 – Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency |
| Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies | No Exemption |
| Module 3 | |
| Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges | Group 2, Paper 5 – Strategic Management and Corporate Finance |
| Multidisciplinary Case Studies | No Exemption |
| Elective Paper | |
| Banking – Law & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.4 – Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice |
| Insurance– Law & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.4 – Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice |
| Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices | Elective 1, Paper 4.3 – Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice |
| Forensic Audit | Elective 1, Paper 4.2 – Internal and Forensic Audit |
| Direct Tax Law & Practice | No Exemption |
| Labour Laws & Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.3 – Labour Laws & Practice |
| Valuations & Business Modelling | No Exemption |
| Insolvency – Law and Practice | Elective 2, Paper 7.5 – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law & Practice |
ICSI CS Result June 2024, Executive and Professional Result
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