Executive Programme · Syllabus 2022

Subjects

Seven papers across two groups. Each subject page brings together the official ICSI resources, the syllabus lessons and — as it is verified — the historical question analysis.

Group 1

Paper 1 · 521 · Group 1

Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws

Sources of law, the Constitution, interpretation of statutes and the general laws a company secretary works with.

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Paper 2 · 522 · Group 1Intelligence live

Company Law & Practice

Principles of company law and the administration of companies — directors, meetings, share capital, accounts and reporting.

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Paper 3 · 523 · Group 1

Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws

Choosing and forming business entities, initial registrations, and the industrial and labour law framework.

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Paper 4 · 524 · Group 1

Corporate Accounting & Financial Management

Company accounts, accounting standards and consolidation, alongside the core tools of financial management.

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Group 2

Paper 5 · 525 · Group 2

Capital Market & Securities Laws

How India's capital market works and the SEBI framework governing issues, listing, takeovers and market conduct.

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Paper 6 · 526 · Group 2

Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws

Foreign exchange, foreign investment and trade, competition and consumer law, and the main intellectual property statutes.

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Paper 7 · 527 · Group 2

Tax Laws & Practice

Direct tax computation and compliance with GST and customs. The Income-tax Act, 2025 applies from the June 2027 exam.

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