Details of the Computer Based Examination

In CBE, a candidate appears for the examination, which is conducted entirely through computer thus replacing use of paper and pen in the examination.

The computer interface is easy to use and requires no previous knowledge of computer. Candidates would be required to sit before a computer terminal and use computer-mouse while attempting the questions. Therefore the candidates, at the most, need to know only how to use computer-mouse in CBE. IT professional(s) will remain present to assist the candidates in case of any eventuality.

CS Foundation Examination would be held in all those cities in India and abroad where the Institute’s existing examinations are held and it shall be conducted at specified examination centres/venues. However, the address of examination centre/venue would be provided on the Candidates’ Admit Card.

There would be 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of two marks each in every subject of CBE. On day one, candidates would be examined in Paper -1 and Paper – 2, carrying 100 MCQs in all, which would be required to be attempted in 90 minutes session of examination. Similar pattern would be followed on day two for Paper – 3 and Paper – 4, as per the schedule of examination given above.

Practice test will be available on the ICSI website. A candidate can practice as many times as he/she wants. This will allow the candidates to get acquainted with the format of Computer Based Examination in simulation environment.

CS Foundation New Syllabus 2019

The Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in exercise of the powers vested under clause (a) of sub-section (2) of Section 15 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, as amended by the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Act, 2006 approved the Syllabus (2017) for the Foundation Programmes of the Company Secretaryship Course, as under:

The Syllabus (2017) for Foundation Programme shall comprise of four

papers.

PAPER 1: BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND LAW

PAPER 2: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PAPER 3: BUSINESS ECONOMICS

PAPER 4: FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

The mode of examination will be Computer based MCQs.

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