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What is the CS Professional Course ?

The CS Professional Course is the final level in the Company Secretary (CS) program, designed for students who have successfully completed the CS Executive level. The course dives deeply into advanced legal, financial, and corporate management principles essential for aspiring company secretaries. It covers topics such as advanced tax laws, corporate restructuring, governance, compliance, and secretarial practices, equipping students with the skills to handle the responsibilities of a company secretary.

Understanding the CS Professional Course

The CS Professional Course is the final step in becoming a Company Secretary, building upon the foundation laid by the CS Executive. It is designed for students who have successfully completed the CS Executive level and prepares them for the professional challenges ahead. The curriculum covers advanced topics such as Accounting, Taxation, and Financial Reporting, offering a deep dive into these critical areas. The examination structure consists of two groups, each with four papers, and the total marks for the course are 800, with each group contributing 400 marks. The exams are a mix of objective and descriptive questions, designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Successfully clearing the CS Professional Course demonstrates a candidate’s professional readiness and opens up opportunities for practical training, bringing them one step closer to becoming a qualified Company Secretary.

Subjects

CS Professional Syllabus 2024
Paper Number	Subject	Marks
1	Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)	100
	– Principles & Practice Part I – Governance and Sustainability	65
	– Part II – Risk Management	20
	– Part III- Environment & Sustainability Reporting	15
2	Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances	100
	– Part I – Drafting and Conveyancing	70
	– Part II – Pleadings and Appearances	30
3	Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence	100
	– Part I – Compliance Management	40
	– Part II – Audit & Due Diligence	60
4	Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers)	–
4.1	CSR & Social Governance	100
	– Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks)	50
	– Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks)	50
4.2	Internal and Forensic Audit	100
	– Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks)	60
	– Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks)	40
4.3	Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice	100
4.4	Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice	100
5	Strategic Management & Corporate Finance	100
	– Part I – Strategic Management	40
	– Part II – Corporate Finance	60
6	Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency	100
	– 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)	–
7.1	Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation	100
	– Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks)	70
	– Part II – Mediation (30 Marks)	30
7.2	Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning	100
	– Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks)	70
	– Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks)	30
7.3	Labour Laws & Practice	100
7.4	Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice	100
	– Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks)	50
	– Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks)	50
7.5	Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice	100

Exam Pattern

ICSI CS Professional Exam Pattern 2024
Modules	Paper Name	No. of Marks	Duration
Module 1	Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics	100	3 hr
	Advanced Tax laws	100	3 hr
	Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances	100	3 hr
Module 2	Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence	100	3 hr
	Corporate Reconstructing, Insolvency, Liquidation and winding up	100	3 hr
	Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non- Compliances, and Remedies	100	3 hr
Module 3	Corporate Funding and Listing in Stock Exchanges	100	3 hr
Module 3	Multidisciplinary Case Studies	100	3 hr
Elective Subject (1 out of 8) of module 3	Banking- Law, and Practice	100	3 hr
	Insurance- Law and Practice
	Intellectual Property Rights- Laws and Practice
	Forensic Audit
	Direct Tax Laws and Practice
	Labour Laws and Practice
	Valuations and Business Modelling
	Insolvency- Law and Practice

Eligibility

ICSI CS Professional Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview
Particulars	Details
Organization	Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Exam Name	CS Professional Exam
Frequency of Conduct	2 times a year
Exam Level	National Level Exam
Languages	English
Mode of Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Official Website	icsi.edu

To become a Company Secretary (CS), you have to take theCSEET exam. If you’ve finished your 10+2 schooling, you’re eligible for this course. The exam has three levels: the foundation course, the executive course, and the professional course.

CS Executive Exam: You must have passed both modules of the CS Executive exams to be eligible.
Minimum Passing Score: To qualify for the CS Executive exam, you should score at least 40% in each subject and achieve an overall score of 50%. These are the current passing standards set by ICSI.