Does CS Executive have negative marking?

No — CS Executive has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.

How is CS Executive scored?

Scaled score range: 0 to 700. CS Executive (out of 700, 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per module).

How can I practise CS Executive online for free?

Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CS Executive mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.

How long is the CS Executive exam?

CS Executive runs for 1260 minutes total across 7 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.

What tools or aids are allowed during CS Executive?

On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).

Is the CS Executive test adaptive?

No — CS Executive is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.

How many CS Executive mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?

Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CS Executive variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 15750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.

Is there a free CS Executive test series 2026?

Yes. The Wrexa Edge CS Executive test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.

Are CS Executive previous year question–style papers included?

Every CS Executive mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 315-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.

Which is the best free CS Executive mock test online?

Wrexa Edge's CS Executive mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.

Can I take the CS Executive mock test on mobile?

Yes. CS Executive mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.

What is the eligibility for CS Executive?

Candidates who have cleared the CSEET (or CS Foundation), or graduates/post-graduates with at least 50% marks who may register directly. Minimum age 17. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CS Executive practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.

When is the CS Executive exam and how should I prepare?

Official CS Executive exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CS Executive mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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7 papers across 2 modules. Mix of MCQ + descriptive. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per module. · Official language: English & Hindi.

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CS Executive exam at a glance

315

Questions

1260

Minutes total

Sections

Variants

CS Executive full-length mock tests

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CS Executive key facts & eligibility

CS Executive at a glance — verified exam facts
Conducting body	The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Official website	icsi.edu ↗
Mode	The second stage of the Company Secretary course, with two modules of papers taken at examination centres nationwide.
Frequency	Twice a year (June and December sessions).
Scoring & marking	Two modules of papers covering company law, tax, accounting, securities laws, economics and financial/strategic management. To pass you need at least 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate across the module’s subjects.
Score validity	A cleared level stands as part of your ICSI registration, which is valid for a fixed, renewable period.
Language	English (some papers available in Hindi).

Who is eligible for CS Executive?

Candidates who have cleared the CSEET (or CS Foundation), or graduates/post-graduates with at least 50% marks who may register directly. Minimum age 17.

Last verified July 2026 against ICSI — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.

CS Executive section breakdown

The CS Executive mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.

Module 1 · Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws (100 marks)

45 questions · 180 minutes · ~240 sec/question
Module 1 · Paper 2 — Company Law & Practice (100 marks)

45 questions · 180 minutes · ~240 sec/question
Module 1 · Paper 3 — Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws (100 marks)

45 questions · 180 minutes · ~240 sec/question
Module 1 · Paper 4 — Corporate Accounting & Financial Management (100 marks)

45 questions · 180 minutes · ~240 sec/question
Module 2 · Paper 5 — Capital Market & Securities Laws (100 marks)

45 questions · 180 minutes · ~240 sec/question
Module 2 · Paper 6 — Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws (100 marks)

45 questions · 180 minutes · ~240 sec/question
Module 2 · Paper 7 — Tax Laws & Practice (100 marks)

45 questions · 180 minutes · ~240 sec/question

CS Executive scoring & marking scheme

Per correct answer

Per wrong answer

Per blank / skipped

0–700

Scaled score range

Strategy: CS Executive has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.

Scale: CS Executive (out of 700, 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per module).

How CS Executive is conducted

Mode
Standard — practice without proctoring on Wrexa Edge, or enable optional webcam proctoring to simulate test-day conditions.
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.

Tools available during the CS Executive exam

Calculator

On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).

Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real CS Executive exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.

CS Executive time strategy

With 315 questions in 1260 minutes, you have about 240 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:

Module 1 · Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws (100 marks)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Module 1 · Paper 2 — Company Law & Practice (100 marks)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Module 1 · Paper 3 — Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws (100 marks)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Module 1 · Paper 4 — Corporate Accounting & Financial Management (100 marks)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Module 2 · Paper 5 — Capital Market & Securities Laws (100 marks)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Module 2 · Paper 6 — Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws (100 marks)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Module 2 · Paper 7 — Tax Laws & Practice (100 marks)
Target ~240 sec/question. If a question takes more than 360 seconds, mark for review and move on.

Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.

CS Executive topics covered

Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CS Executive, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):

Module 1 · Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws (100 marks)

Jurisprudence — Constitution of India · 9
Jurisprudence — Interpretation of Statutes · 7
Jurisprudence — Indian Contract Act 1872 · 6
Jurisprudence — General Clauses Act 1897 · 4
Jurisprudence — Law of Torts · 4
Jurisprudence — Criminal Procedure Code · 3
Jurisprudence — Indian Evidence Act · 3
Jurisprudence — Limitation Act · 3

Module 1 · Paper 2 — Company Law & Practice (100 marks)

Company Law — Share Capital & Debentures · 7
Company Law — Board & General Meetings · 7
Company Law — Board of Directors · 6
Company Law — Incorporation & MOA/AOA · 4
Company Law — Allotment & Transfer · 4
Company Law — KMP & Company Secretary · 4
Company Law — Dividends · 4
Company Law — Accounts & Audit · 4

Module 1 · Paper 3 — Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws (100 marks)

Business & Labour — Labour Codes · 8
Business & Labour — EPF & ESI · 7
Business & Labour — Startup & MSME Registration · 6
Business & Labour — Factories Act 1948 · 5
Business & Labour — Industrial Disputes · 5
Business & Labour — Payment of Wages / Minimum Wages · 4
Business & Labour — Environmental & Registration Approvals · 4
Business & Labour — Trade Unions · 3

Module 1 · Paper 4 — Corporate Accounting & Financial Management (100 marks)

Corp Accounts & FM — Capital Budgeting · 6
Corp Accounts & FM — Share Capital · 4
Corp Accounts & FM — Debentures · 4
Corp Accounts & FM — Cash Flow (AS-3) · 4
Corp Accounts & FM — Bonus & Rights · 3
Corp Accounts & FM — Amalgamation · 3
Corp Accounts & FM — Consolidation · 3
Corp Accounts & FM — Internal Reconstruction · 2

Module 2 · Paper 5 — Capital Market & Securities Laws (100 marks)

Capital Market — SEBI (ICDR) · 6
Capital Market — IPO/FPO & Book Building · 5
Capital Market — SEBI (LODR) · 5
Capital Market — SEBI (SAST) · 5
Capital Market — SEBI (PIT) · 5
Capital Market — Depositories Act · 5
Capital Market — Mutual Funds · 4
Capital Market — Trading & Settlement · 3

Module 2 · Paper 6 — Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws (100 marks)

Economic & IP — Competition Act · 7
Economic & IP — Consumer Protection · 7
Economic & IP — PMLA · 5
Economic & IP — Patents · 4
Economic & IP — Trade Marks · 4
Economic & IP — Copyright · 4
Economic & IP — Geographical Indications · 4
Economic & IP — Foreign Trade Act · 3

Module 2 · Paper 7 — Tax Laws & Practice (100 marks)

Tax — TDS/TCS · 4
Tax — Slabs · 4
Tax — House Property · 3
Tax — Capital Gains · 3
Tax — GST Composition · 3
Tax — PGBP · 2
Tax — Deductions 80C · 2
Tax — Deductions 80D · 2

CS Executive difficulty calibration

Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.

7 papers across 2 modules. Mix of MCQ + descriptive. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per module. · Official language: English & Hindi.

Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CS Executive bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).

How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CS Executive

Real test-day interface
Our sat skin mirrors the actual CS Executive testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
15750 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate a high-stakes environment.
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Expert take: what CS Executive really tests

CS Executive is a law- and finance-heavy professional exam with an unforgiving passing rule — 40% in every paper and 50% in aggregate — so a single weak paper can hold back an otherwise strong module. It rewards balanced, consistent study of the ICSI material over cramming favourites.

Preparation tips

Study the ICSI official material as the primary source — questions map to it directly.
Balance every paper to clear the 40%-per-paper rule, not just your strong subjects.
Use scanners of past questions to learn the exam’s exact style.

Common mistakes to avoid

Over-studying strong subjects while neglecting a weak paper that can fail the whole module.
Relying on third-party notes over the ICSI study material.

CS Executive study plan

A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.

1 Phase 1 — Law modules Months 1–3

Study the Module 1 law papers from the ICSI official material
Make concise notes on company law and tax provisions
Attempt module questions right after each subject

2 Phase 2 — Finance & securities modules Months 4–5

Work through the Module 2 accounting, securities-law and financial-management papers
Practise numerical papers to reliable accuracy
Balance every paper to clear the 40%-per-paper rule

3 Phase 3 — Scanners & mocks Month 6

Solve past-question scanners and take full mocks
Target the 50% aggregate while clearing each paper
Revise weak papers rather than only your strong subjects

Where CS Executive can take you

A strong CS Executive result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:

Company Secretary (after Professional level)
CS Executive is the second step toward qualifying as a Company Secretary.
Corporate governance & compliance
Roles in secretarial, compliance and governance functions.
Legal & secretarial advisory
Advisory work on company law, securities law and regulation.
Finance & management roles
A commerce-and-law foundation for broader corporate finance careers.

Best books & official prep for CS Executive

ICSI official study material — ICSI
The authoritative, syllabus-aligned material — always the primary source.
Scanner / past-question compilations — Shuchita / Bestword
Topic-wise past questions, essential for the pattern.
Corporate & tax law references — Various
For the law-heavy Module 1 papers.
Financial & Strategic Management guides — Various
For the numerical Module 2 papers.

Official practice: ICSI provides official study material and past papers on icsi.edu; the aggregate-plus-per-paper passing rule makes balanced preparation across all subjects essential.

Previous-year papers: ICSI past question papers and suggested answers are officially available and are the best preparation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CS Executive exam pattern?: CS Executive (ICSI) contains 315 questions across 7 sections: Module 1 · Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 2 — Company Law & Practice (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 3 — Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 4 — Corporate Accounting & Financial Management (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 5 — Capital Market & Securities Laws (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 6 — Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 7 — Tax Laws & Practice (100 marks). Total duration is 1260 minutes (about 240 seconds per question).
Does CS Executive have negative marking?: No — CS Executive has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
How is CS Executive scored?: Scaled score range: 0 to 700. CS Executive (out of 700, 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per module).
How can I practise CS Executive online for free?: Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CS Executive mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
What is the difficulty level of CS Executive?: CS Executive is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. 7 papers across 2 modules. Mix of MCQ + descriptive. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per module. · Official language: English & Hindi.
How long is the CS Executive exam?: CS Executive runs for 1260 minutes total across 7 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
What topics are covered in CS Executive?: CS Executive is split into: Module 1 · Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 2 — Company Law & Practice (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 3 — Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 4 — Corporate Accounting & Financial Management (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 5 — Capital Market & Securities Laws (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 6 — Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 7 — Tax Laws & Practice (100 marks). Each section is timed and weighted separately. 7 papers across 2 modules. Mix of MCQ + descriptive. Pass: 40% per paper + 50% aggregate per module. · Official language: English & Hindi.
What tools or aids are allowed during CS Executive?: On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).
Is the CS Executive test adaptive?: No — CS Executive is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
How many CS Executive mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?: Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CS Executive variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 15750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
Is there a free CS Executive test series 2026?: Yes. The Wrexa Edge CS Executive test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
Are CS Executive previous year question–style papers included?: Every CS Executive mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 315-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
Which is the best free CS Executive mock test online?: Wrexa Edge's CS Executive mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
Can I take the CS Executive mock test on mobile?: Yes. CS Executive mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
What is the CS Executive syllabus?: The CS Executive syllabus maps to its 7 sections: Module 1 · Paper 1 — Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 2 — Company Law & Practice (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 3 — Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws (100 marks), Module 1 · Paper 4 — Corporate Accounting & Financial Management (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 5 — Capital Market & Securities Laws (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 6 — Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws (100 marks), Module 2 · Paper 7 — Tax Laws & Practice (100 marks). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
What is the eligibility for CS Executive?: Candidates who have cleared the CSEET (or CS Foundation), or graduates/post-graduates with at least 50% marks who may register directly. Minimum age 17. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CS Executive practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
When is the CS Executive exam and how should I prepare?: Official CS Executive exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CS Executive mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.

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