| Quick answer: CS Executive is the second stage of the CS course. You can join after passing CSEET or through Direct Entry as a graduate. It has 7 papers in 2 groups (700 marks), exams are held in June and December, and the fee is ₹18,900 after CSEET or ₹23,900 through Direct Entry. Registration is valid for 5 years. |
What is CS Executive?
CS Executive is the first major professional level of the Company Secretary course. Here you study Company Law, corporate accounts, securities laws, taxation, labour laws and other commercial laws, the core knowledge of the CS profession.
CSEET → CS Executive → CS Professional → Training → Company Secretary
CS Executive Course at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
| Conducted By | ICSI |
| Groups | 2 |
| Papers | 7 papers, 700 marks |
| Exam Sessions | June & December |
| Passing | 40% each paper + 50% aggregate in each group |
| Registration Validity | 5 Years |
| Exam Fee | ₹1,500 per group |
Who Can Register for CS Executive?
Route 1: After Passing CSEET. Any student who has cleared CSEET can register.
Route 2: Direct Entry. These students can skip CSEET:
- Graduates and Post-Graduates
- ICAI Intermediate pass students
- ICMAI Final pass students
- Students who have passed the 6th semester of a recognised 5-year integrated programme
- Eligible final-year / final-semester graduation students on provisional registration
CS Executive Subjects
Group I
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| 1 | Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws | 100 |
| 2 | Company Law & Practice | 100 |
| 3 | Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws | 100 |
| 4 | Corporate Accounting & Financial Management | 100 |
Group II
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| 5 | Capital Market & Securities Laws | 100 |
| 6 | Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws | 100 |
| 7 | Tax Laws & Practice | 100 |
These are the current subjects under Syllabus 2022. To pass a group, score 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate in that group. You can appear for one group or both.
CS Executive Fees
| Particular | After CSEET | Direct Entry |
| Registration Fee | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| Education Fee | ₹12,900 | ₹12,900 |
| CSEET Exemption Fee | – | ₹5,000 |
| Pre-Examination Test Fee | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| TDOP | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Total | ₹18,900 | ₹23,900 |
Exam fee: ₹1,500 for one group, ₹3,000 for both groups (late fee ₹250 if applicable).
Registration Cut-Off Dates
You can register any time of the year, but the date decides which exam you can take.
| Exam | Both Groups – Register By | One Group – Register By |
| June | 30 November | 31 January |
| December | 31 May | 31 July |
TDOP and Pre-Examination Test
Students registering on or after 1 January 2026 must complete the Three Days Orientation Programme (TDOP) within 3 months of registration, before filling the exam form. Contact your nearest ICSI Chapter or Regional Office for the schedule.
The Pre-Examination Test is also required before exam enrolment. Its fee is included in your Executive fee.
Executive Registration → TDOP → Pre-Examination Test → Exam Form → Executive Examination
What If You Fail CS Executive?
While your registration is valid, you do not pay the registration fee again, re-register, repeat TDOP or repeat the Pre-Examination Test. Simply fill the exam form, pay the exam fee and reappear.
If your 5-year registration expires, you can apply for Registration De Novo (₹2,000 within 2 years of expiry; ₹3,000 after 2 but within 5 years).
Exemptions
- CSEET Exemption: Direct Entry students pay ₹5,000 and skip CSEET
- Paper-wise Exemption: Eligible LL.B. / ICMAI Final qualified students may get paper-wise exemption at ₹1,000 per paper, applied through the ICSI SMASH Portal
After CS Executive
Once you clear both groups, you can register for CS Professional and start your training: a 30-day Executive Development Programme (EDP), followed by 21 months of practical training.
CS Executive Classes at Jahangir Tutorials
Jahangir Tutorials is exclusively focused on the Company Secretary course.
- Offline CS Executive Classes, Mumbai (Hinglish): Face-to-face at Andheri West
- Online CS Executive Classes, All India (100% English): Professionally recorded and edited, conceptual and exam-oriented lectures for students across India, including South India
All official ICSI links are on our ICSI Links page.
Get in Touch with Jahangir Tutorials for Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test, CS Executive and CS Professional Classes now.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can register for CS Executive?
Students who have passed CSEET, and Direct Entry candidates such as graduates, post-graduates, ICAI Intermediate pass and ICMAI Final pass students.
2. How many subjects are there in CS Executive?
Seven subjects in two groups: four in Group I and three in Group II, totalling 700 marks.
3. What is the CS Executive fee?
₹18,900 after passing CSEET and ₹23,900 through Direct Entry. The exam fee is ₹1,500 per group.
4. When are CS Executive exams held?
Twice a year, in June and December.
5. What is the last date to register for CS Executive?
For the June exam: 30 November for both groups or 31 January for one group. For the December exam: 31 May for both groups or 31 July for one group.
6. What is TDOP in CS Executive?
TDOP is the Three Days Orientation Programme. Students registering on or after 1 January 2026 must complete it within 3 months of registration and before filling the exam form.
7. How long is CS Executive registration valid?
Five years from the month of registration.
8. What happens if I fail CS Executive?
You only fill the exam form again and pay the exam fee. You do not re-register or repeat TDOP or the Pre-Examination Test while your registration is valid.
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