CS Professional
CS Professional 2025 syllabus includes both core and elective subjects. Candidates preparing for ICSI CS Professional December 2025 exam must check the updated syllabus. As per the CS Professional 2025 new syllabus it has two groups and elective subjects. Candidates must know the important topics for each group to pass the examination.
CS Professional is the last strenuous level that a CS aspirant must clear before donning the hat of an adroit, highly skilled CS. The CS Professional programme is divided into Module 1, Module 2 and Module 3 with Nine interdisciplinary, diversified papers.
CS Professional Syllabus
Group I (4 Papers)
Paper 1 : Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) - Principles & Practice
Paper 2 : Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
Paper 3 : Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence
Paper 4 : Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 6 Elective Papers)
- CSR & Social Governance
- Internal and Forensic Audit
- Intellectual Property Rights-Law & Practice
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security-Laws & Practice
- Advance Tax Laws & Practice
- IFSCA - Regulations, Listing and Compliances
Group II (3 Papers)
Paper 5 : Strategic Management & Corporate Finance
Paper 6 : Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency
Paper 7 : Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers)
- Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning
- Labour Laws & Practice
- Banking & Insurance - Laws & Practice
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy - Law & Practice
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the CS Professional Eligibility Criteria for the 2025 exam?
- To be eligible for the CS Professional exam, you should either be a commerce graduate/postgraduate with a minimum of 55% or a graduate/postgraduate in another stream with at least 60%. Additionally, you must have passed the CS Executive exam.
What are the major changes in the CS Professional syllabus?
- Key changes include subjects like ESG, Drafting, Pleadings, Strategic Management, and Elective options.
What is the age limit for the CS Professional exam?
- Candidates must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for the CS Executive exam, and after qualifying Executive exam, Candidates can go for the CS Professional exam.
Where can I find detailed information about the syllabus and exam pattern?
- Visit the official ICSI website for comprehensive details on syllabus updates and exam formats.