Company Secretary Foundation Programme Examination
ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) · Online (CBT) · Twice a year (June & December)
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Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Business Environment and Law | 50 | 100 |
| Business Management, Ethics and Entrepreneurship | 50 | 100 |
| Business Economics | 50 | 100 |
| Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing | 50 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 400 |
Syllabus Highlights
Previous Year Cutoff
| Category | Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| General | — | — |
| OBC | — | — |
| SC | — | — |
| ST | — | — |
| EWS | — | — |
About Company Secretary Foundation Programme Examination (CS Foundation) 2027
The Company Secretary Foundation Programme Examination (CS Foundation) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India). Preparing for the CS Foundation requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CS Foundation passing criteria?
Candidates must score 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate. The exam has 4 papers each with 50 objective questions.
How to Prepare for CS Foundation
ICSI study material is the standard — use it as the primary reference
Business Laws paper covers Companies Act, Contract Act basics
Current affairs in business and corporate governance help in the exam
Practice MCQs extensively — all 4 papers are fully objective