THE INSTITUTE OF
Company Secretaries of India
IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
Statutory body under an Act of Parliament
(Under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
Key highlights on Switchover from Old Syllabus (2017) to New Syllabus (2022) for CS Executive Programme students
The Institute of Company Secretaries in India (ICSI) has notified that candidates who have registered under the CS Executive old syllabus (2017) can switch over to CS Executive new syllabus (2022) comprising 7 papers.
Before commencing their preparations, candidates are advised to have insights about the new syllabus that they need to cover.
Process to switchover from old syllabus 2017 to new syllabus 2022 is available at the following url :
https://taxguru.in/chartered-accountant/faqs-icsi-syllabus-2017.html
Corresponding Exemptions from 2017 Syllabus to 2022 Syllabus (Applicable for Switchover Students)
The corresponding paper-wise exemptions applicable to 2017 Syllabus Students Switching over to 2022 Syllabus is as under:
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EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME |
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| Subject Passed/Exempted Under 2017 syllabus | Exemption allowed in the Corresponding Subject Under 2022 Syllabus | ||
| 421 | Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws | 521 | Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws |
| 422 | Company Law | 522 | Company Law and Practice |
| 423 | Setting up of Business Entities and Closure | 523 | Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws |
| 424 | Tax Laws | 527 | Tax Laws & Practice |
| 425 | Corporate and Management Accounting | 524 | Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
| 426 | Securities Laws & Capital Markets | 525 | Capital Market and Securities Laws |
| 427 | Economic, Business and Commercial Laws | 526 | Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws |
| 428 | Financial and Strategic Management | 524 | Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
Key highlights:
If student wishes to switchover from old syllabus 2017 to new syllabus 2022, such students may please note the followings:
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Programme / Course(s) |
Date of Activation of Switchover under ICSI Syllabus 2022 | First Examination under ICSI Syllabus 2022 |
| Executive Programme | April 10, 2023 | December, 2023 |
Students are not required to pay any charges for switchover to the new syllabus 2022.
Study Materials under New Syllabus 2022, if required, will have to be purchased by students from the sale centers of the Institute at HQ/ROs/COs, subject to availability of stock against payment of requisite cost or via E-cart option available at Institute’s website:
https://smash.icsi.edu/Scripts/ECart/Default/ECartSearchOnlineBooks.aspx
Students switching over from Old Syllabus 2017 to New Syllabus 2022 of Executive Programme shall also be required to successfully complete a Pre-Examination Test to become eligible, for enrolling in the main examinations. Detailed FAQ on the Pre-Examination Test may be seen at the following link :
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/Pre-Examination_FAQ_160621.pdf
Students switching over from Old Syllabus 2017 to the Executive Programme New Syllabus 2022 should use the link as below to pay the fee of Rs.1000/-
http://www.icsi.in/PreExamFees/Login.aspx
Reverse switchover is not permissible.
Complete details related to the topics and subtopics included in the CS Executive new syllabus 2022 are available at the following URL:
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/ICSI%20New%20Syllabus%202022.pdf
For any clarification/ information on the matter, students may please submit their query at support portal : http://support.icsi.edu
A K Srivastava
Joint Secretary (Student Services)
20.02.2023
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FAQ on the Switchover Scheme for Executive Programme 2017 (Old) Syllabus to Executive Programme 2022 (New) Syllabus
(Updated on 22.2.2023)
SWITCHOVER TO NEW SYLLABUS 2022
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Q.1 |
Which are the effective dates of implementation of New Syllabus (2022) of Executive Programme Stage? | ||||
| A.1 | Stage/ Syllabus | Effective Date of Implementation(*) | |||
| Executive (2022) New Syllabus | 1ST February, 2023 | ||||
| Q.2 | Which are the papers covered under the New Syllabus 2022 Executive Programme Stage? | ||||
| A.2 | EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME | ||||
| GROUP 1 | |||||
| 1. Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (paper code 521) | |||||
| 2. Company Law and Practice (paper code 522) | |||||
| 3. Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (paper code 523) | |||||
| 4. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (paper code 524) | |||||
| GROUP 2 | |||||
| 5. Capital Market and Securities Laws (paper code 525) | |||||
| 6. Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (paper code 526) | |||||
| 7. Tax Laws & Practice (paper code 527) | |||||
| Q.3 | Which is the last session of examination for appearing in Executive Programme Examinations under 2017 Old Syllabus? | ||||
| A.3 | The Last Examinations under the Executive Programme (Old Syllabus 2017) will be held in June 2024
From and including December 2024, Executive Programme Examination shall be held under the new syllabus only |
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| Q.4 | Which is the first session of examination for appearing in Executive Programme Examinations under 2022 New Syllabus? | ||||
| A.4 | The First Examination under the Executive Programme (New Syllabus 2022) will be held in December, 2023 | ||||
| Q.5 | I am presently under 2017 Old Syllabus of Executive Programme? Am I eligible to switchover to the New 2022 Syllabus of Executive Programme? | ||||
| A.5 | Date The | Candidates registered prior to 1st February 2023 will be permitted to appear in the Executive Program Examination under the new syllabus if they so opt. Date of Activation of Switchover under ICSI Syllabus 2022 : April 10, 2023The process of switchover to New Syllabus may be seen at the followingLink: https://taxguru.in/chartered-accountant/faqs-icsi-syllabus-2017.html |
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| Q.6 | Is it true that all Students of Executive Programme 2022 New Syllabus (including those switchover to New Syllabus) is required to successfully complete an Online Pre-Exam Test to become eligible for appearing in the main examinations?
Is there any Fee for Pre-Exam after switchover? How do we pay pretest fee? |
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| A.6 | Students who have registered under New Syllabus 2022 of Executive Programme shall be required to successfully complete a Pre-Exam Test before enrolling for the main examinations.
Students switching over from Executive Programme old Syllabus 2017 to New Syllabus 2022 shall also be required to successfully completed a Pre-Exam Test to become eligible for enrolling in the main examinations. The details regarding Pre-Examination Test is available at https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/Pre-Examination_FAQ_160621.pdf |
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| Yes, Pre-Examination Fee is Rs. 1000/- after switchover from 2017 syllabus to 2022 syllabus.
Link to pay online pretest fee is: http://www.icsi.in/PreExamFees/Login.aspx |
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| Q.7 | Please let me know the details of corresponding paper-wise exemptions under New 2022 Syllabus of Executive Programme on switching over from Old 2017 Syllabus | ||||
| A.7 | EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME | ||||
| Subject Passed/Exempted Under 2017 syllabus | Exemption allowed in the
Corresponding Subject Under 2022 Syllabus |
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| 421 | Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws | 521 | Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws | ||
| 422 | Company Law | 522 | Company Law and Practice | ||
| 423 | Setting up of Business Entities and Closure | 523 | Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws | ||
| 424 | Tax Laws | 527 | Tax Laws & Practice | ||
| 425 | Corporate and Management Accounting | 524 | Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
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| 426 | Securities Laws & Capital Markets | 525 | Capital Market and Securities Laws | ||
| 427 | Economic, Business and Commercial Laws | 526 | Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws | ||
| 428 | Financial and Strategic Management | 524 | Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
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| Q.8 | I had registered in Executive Programme under Old 2017 Syllabus and the Institute has issued Study Materials of Old Syllabus. Please clarify if the Institute will be issuing the Study Materials pertaining to New 2022 Syllabus of Executive Programme if I switchover to the New Syllabus? | ||||
| A.8 | Students who will be switching over from Old Syllabus will have to procure the Study Material(s) of New Syllabus 2022 by remitting the requisite cost via https://smash.icsi.edu/Scripts/ECart/Default/ECartSearchOnlineBooks.aspx | ||||
| Q.9 | I have passed Module-I of the Executive Programme 2017 (Old) Syllabus comprising of four papers. In which papers I shall be required to appear to complete the Executive Programme Stage? | ||||
| A.9 | You will have to appear in the following Three papers spread in two Groups under the Executive Programme 2022 (New) Syllabus to complete the Executive Programme Examination. | ||||
| Module passed under Executive Programme 2017 Syllabus | Subject(s) to be passed under
syllabus 2022 |
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| Module 1 | Group 1, Paper 4 – Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (paper code 524)
Group 2, Paper 5 – Capital Market and Securities Laws (paper code 525) Group 2, Paper 6 – Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (paper code 526) |
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| Q.10 | I have passed Module – II of the Executive Programme 2017 (Old) Syllabus comprising of four papers. In which papers I shall be required to appear to complete the Executive Programme Stage? | ||||
| A.10 | You will have to appear in the following Four papers spread in two Groups under the Executive Programme 2022 (New) Syllabus to complete the Executive Programme Examination: | ||||
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