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Table Of Contents
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Foreword
3
About the CS Course
4
Stages to become a Company Secretary
5
CS Study Plans
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1. CS Foundation Study Plan
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2. CS Executive Study Plan
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3. CS Professional Study Plan
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Starting the CS Preparation
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Final Touches
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Foreword
Dear CS aspirant,
Congratulations on deciding to pursue the esteemed profession of Company Secretary. It is a very
rewarding career choice and we’re sure excited to get the enviable tag of CS next to your name!
We’re just as excited to be the platform of your choice and are always here to help you achieve your
professional dreams. It is our mission to empower students to clear their target exams. As a part of
this endeavour, we’ve prepared this preparation guide for CS – Foundation, Executive and
Professional level exams.
This guide is a one-stop solution to all your preparation requirements. It offers:
1. All the information that you must know before you start your CS preparations
2. Study plans to help you organize your preparations
3. Classes to get your preparation started
4. Important practice materials
Make sure you understand the tips provided in this e-book. Also, follow the links given in the e-
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About the CS Course

A career as a Company Secretary is not only prestigious and financially rewarding but also carries
with it a high level of job satisfaction. There are 3 stages in Company Secretary
Course i.e. Foundation, Executive and Professional. So if you want to become CS, you should
complete these 3 stages.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a premier National Professional body
established by Act of Parliament to develop and regulate the Profession of Company Secretaries.
ICSI imparts training in Company Secretaryship by Distance Learning (by correspondence)
enabling students to qualify Company Secretary Course. The Institute provides “Company Secretary
Course Material” for all the subjects at the time of Registration. There is also provision for Optional
Oral Coaching classes.
Company secretaries (CS) are responsible to look after Company law, corporate strategies, security
market, and other similar issues. Needless to say, is a company’s compliance with regulations and its
smooth running is dependent heavily on company Secretaries. CS qualification can be obtained by
giving the CS exam organised by The Institute of Company Secretaries (http://www.icsi.edu/). The
ICSI membership plays a vital role in job openings in the corporate world and for recruitment in
state and central government posts.
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Stages to become a Company

Secretary
Foundation program: Students looking to do CS after 12th need to go through this stage.
Executive program: This course is for Graduates of all streams with the exception of Fine Arts.
Professional program: One can complete this after completing the intermediate exam of the CS
course.
The Student who would like to join the Course after passing the Graduation has to undergo two
stages of the Company Secretaryship i.e.
1. Executive Programme
2. Professional Programme
The Foundation Programme can be pursued by 10+2 pass or equivalent students of Arts, Science or
Commerce stream (Excluding Fine Arts)
Executive Programme can be pursued by a Graduate of all streams except Fine Arts.
Professional Programme can be pursued only after clearing the Executive Programme of CS Course.
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CS Study Plans
A study plan is an organized schedule that provides an outline of time and goals for a student’s exam
preparation. As a CS student, you should also develop a study plan where you can block off days and
times in their calendar dedicated to studying. Creating a study plan not only helps you become more
organized, but it also holds you accountable for your own learning outcomes. If you are studying
using online classes, a study plan is even more important for your success, since you need to have
self-discipline and determination to complete your studies without the constant reminders of an
instructor.
If you create a personalized study plan, you should first evaluate your current schedule and time
management. Find days when you have fewer personal commitments and can create some study
time. Remember, each student studies differently, so the amount of time you need to study will
differ from the time your friends devote to studying. Some students find that studying nightly for
thirty minutes is more realistic than studying a few times a week for a longer period of time. So,
don’t panic if your friends seem to study for longer hours or have a different schedule than yours.
You’ll have to identify your learning goals for each study session in order to maximize these scheduled
study times. Determine why you are studying, and develop a plan that can help you achieve those
goals. Take into consideration upcoming tests and other commitments that you may have. Lastly,
your study plan should be reasonable that you can actually follow. Although you must set aside enough
time in your schedule dedicated to your studies, blocking off five hours with no break will set you up
for failure.
In the following pages, we have provided the sample study plans for CS – Foundation, Executive and
Professional level exams. You may use them as they are and also make changes as per your
convenience and availability of time.
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1. CS Foundation Study Plan

Studying 8 hours on every weekday and allotting 8 hours every weekend for revision, we have
designed the following schedule for a period of 75 days:
First 2 months:
Subject Daily hours per day for 2 Total hours per
months subject
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND LAW 2 hours 88 hours
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 hours 88 hours
BUSINESS ECONOMICS 2 hours 88 hours
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 2 hours 88 hours
TOTAL 8 hours * 44 weekdays 352 hours
REVISION ON WEEKENDS
Subject Daily hours per day Total hours per subject
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND LAW 2 hours on 8 Saturdays 16 hours
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 hours on 8 Saturdays 16 hours
BUSINESS ECONOMICS 2 hours on 8 Sundays 16 hours
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 2 hours on 8 Sundays 16 hours
TOTAL 4 hrs*16 weekend days 64 hours
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Subject for Revision Daily hrs per day * Total hrs per
15 Days Subject
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND LAW 2 hours 30 hours
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & 2 hours 30 hours

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BUSINESS ECONOMICS 2 hours 30 hours
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 2 hours 30 hours
TOTAL 8 hours * 15 days 120 hours
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2. CS Executive Study Plan

The candidate may prepare a daily-routine time table for their preparation and must ensure that it is
quite flexible enough to be followed practically.
Time Activity
6.00 am to 7.00 am Read the newspaper/current affairs/ info-capsules
7.00 am to 8.00 am Read the relevant topics for Paper 1 / Paper 5 (pertaining to the module)
9.00 am to 12.00 pm Read the relevant topics for Paper 1 / Paper 5 (pertaining to the module)
12.00 pm to 1.00 pm Summarise and revise your notes until then
2.30 pm to 5.00 pm Read the relevant topics for Paper 2 / Paper 6 (pertaining to the module)
5.30 pm to 8.00 pm Watch video lectures of the same topics covered during the day
8.30 pm to 10.00 pm Refer previous year questions and practise answer writing
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DAY PAPER TOPICS
1 Paper 1 + 1) Sources of Law

Paper 2 2) Introduction to Company Law
2 Paper 3 + 1) Choice of Business Organization

Paper 4 2) Direct Taxes at a Glance
3 Paper 1 + 1) Constitution of India

Paper 2 2) Meaning and types of Capital; Concept of issue and allotment; Issue of Share certificates; Further Issue
of Share Capital; Issue of shares on Private and Preferential basis; Rights issue and Bonus Shares; Sweat
Equity Shares and ESOPs; Issue and Redemption of preference shares
4 Paper 3 + 1) Company
Paper 4 2) Basic concepts of Income Tax
5 REVISION Revision of Week-1
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7 Paper 1 + 1) Interpretation of Statutes

Paper 2 2) Transfer and Transmission of securities; Buyback of securities; dematerialization and re-materialization
of shares; Reduction of Share Capital.
8 Paper 3 + 1) Charter documents of Companies

Paper 4 2) Incomes which do not form part of Total Income: Computation of Income under Various Heads
9 Paper 1 + 1) General Clauses Act, 1897

Paper 2 2) Members and Shareholders
10 Paper 3 + 1) Legal status of Registered Companies

Paper 4 2) Clubbing provisions and Set Off and / or Carry Forward of Losses
13 Paper 1 + 1) Administrative Laws

Paper 2 2) Debt Instruments
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14 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Limited Liability Partnership 2) Deductions from Gross Total Income & Rebate and Relief
4
15 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Law of Torts 2) Charges

2
16 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Other forms of business organizations 2) Computation of Total Income and Tax Liability of various
4 entities
19 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Limitation Act, 1963 2) Distribution of Profits

2
20 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Institutions Not For Profit & NGOs 2) Classification and Tax Incidence on Companies
4
21 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 2) Corporate Social Responsibility
2
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22 Paper 3 + Paper 4 1) Financial Services Organization 2) Procedural Compliance
29 Paper 1 + Paper 2 1) Indian Penal Code, 1860 2) Accounts, Audit and Auditors
30 Paper 3 + Paper 4 1) Start-ups 2) Assessment, Appeals &Revision
31 Paper 1 + Paper 2 1) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 2) Transparency and Disclosures
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32 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Joint Ventures; Special Purpose Vehicles

4 2) Case studies
35 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Indian Evidence Act, 1872

2 2) An overview of Inter-Corporate Loans, Investments, Guarantees and Security, Related Party
Transactions
36 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Setting up of Business outside India

4 2) Concept of Indirect Taxes at a glance
37 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Special Courts, Tribunals under Companies Act & Other Legislations
2 2) Registers and Records
38 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Conversion of existing business entity

4 2) Basics of Goods and Services Tax ‘GST
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41 Paper 1 + 1) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

Paper 2 2) An overview of Corporate Reorganization
42 Paper 3 + 1) Various Initial Registrations and Licenses: Mandatory Registration – PAN; TAN; GST Registration;
Paper 4 Shops & Establishments; SSI/MSME; Additional Registration/License – ESI/PF; FCRA; Pollution; Other
registration as per requirement of sector; IE Code; Drug License; FSSAI; Trademark; Copyright; Patent;
Design
2) Concept of Time, Value & Place of Taxable Supply
43 Paper 1 + 1) Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Paper 2 2) Introduction to MCA 21 and filing in XBRL; Global Trends and Developments in Company Law
44 Paper 3 + 1) Various Initial Registrations and Licenses: RBI; Banking; IRDA; Telecom; I & B; MSME Registration;
Paper 4 Udyog Aadhar Memorandum; Industrial License, Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum (IEM); State Level
Approval from the
respective State Industrial Department.
2) Input Tax Credit & Computation of GST Liability- Overview
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47 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Registration Act, 1908 2) Part II- Board Constitution and its Powers
2
48 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Maintenance of Registers and Records 2) Procedural Compliance under GST
4
49 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Right to Information Act, 2005 2) Directors

2
50 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Identifying laws applicable to various Industries and their initial compliances
4 2) Basic overview on Integrated Goods and Service Tax (IGST), Union Territory Goods and Service
tax (UTGST), and GST Compensation to States.
53 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Information Technology Act, 2000 2) Key Managerial Personnel (KMP’s) and their Remuneration
2
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54 Paper 3 + Paper 4 1) Intellectual Property laws (Provisions applicable for setting up of business) 2) Overview of
Customs Act
55 Paper 2 1) General Meetings; . Virtual Meetings 2) Meetings of Board and its Committees
56 Paper 3 1) Compliances under Labour Laws (Provisions applicable for setting up of business)
2) Compliances relating to Environmental laws (Provisions applicable for setting up of business)
58 Paper 2 + Paper 3 1) Legal framework governing Company Secretaries: 2) Dormant Company
59 Paper 2 + Paper 3 1) Secretarial Standards Board; Mega Firms 2) Strike off and restoration of name of the company and
LLP; Insolvency Resolution process; Liquidation and Winding-up: An overview
On completing the syllabus for module 1, a similar weekly-monthly study plan can be made for
Module-2 as well, which is not elaborated here.

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3. CS Professional Study Plan
CS-Professional Study Plan - Assuming one wants to appear for a Single Module:
In this case, one has enough time to prepare for the three subjects of the relevant module one has
chosen to appear for.
irstly one must calmly go through the study material and should make sure that each and every
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topic is covered properly and one must not skip any topic at all. Depending upon one’s field of
interest and weakness, there will be certain portions which one may not feel comfortable
studying and learning, but one must remember the idea is to convert one’s weakness into
strength.
fter completing each chapter one must go through the practise manual, scanner and refer the
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relevant chapter to make sure the coverage is maximum.
he practise of writing always helps in theoretical subjects. It helps one maintain their writing
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speed and memorise topics easily which are massively important in the examination hall.
he aim must be to complete the syllabus at least two and a half months prior to the exam. This
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leaves us with at least one and a half month for revision. During this phase one must only focus
on the exams and keep revising from the study material, write ups, practise manuals and
scanner.
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CS-Professional Study Plan Assuming One Wants to Appear for Two Modules:
Once again, time will not be an issue while preparing for two modules, discipline will. One has to
maintain discipline throughout for better preparation.
ne must devote equal time to each subject. The ideal mix would be to prepare two subjects
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simultaneously and after completing both the subjects one must proceed further with two more
subjects. This way efficiency remains is maintained.
Revision while preparation should be practised from the beginning as one may not have
enough time to devote for revision before the exams. Therefore revision will ensure that one
doesn’t lose grip of covered topics.
nce again, practise manual and scanner play an important role during the preparatory phase;
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one must ensure that the syllabus should be completed at least one and a half months prior to
the exams.
ractising writing every day will always be very crucial for preparation and hence the same
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should be resorted to accordingly.
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CS-Professional Study Plan Assuming One Wants to Appear for All the Modules:
Here, one must firstly realise that a lot of smart effort will be required to cover the syllabus.
Continuous effort on a daily basis will be required throughout. Discipline and time management will
be play the anchor role throughout.
One must choose three subjects and aim to complete the same within two months, devoting at least
three hours a day per subject. Simultaneously practise manuals and scanner should be referred to.
ne day of a week must be chosen when no new topic shall be covered, the entire weeks
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coverage shall be revised. This day plays a very important role in one’s preparation considering
the importance of revision should never be stressed enough.
aily writing shall be emphasized and shall be a habit of the student. One must also keep
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themselves motivated throughout to ensure continuity in preparation.
ne must aim to complete the syllabus at least a month before the exams and one must reserve
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the remaining 30 days into 3 slots of 9 days where one must spend 9 days to complete revision
of each module. The remaining three days shall be kept to study the first two papers. This is just
an example of time management, one may resort to any strategy one feels comfortable abiding
to.
I t is necessary to remember that in moments of emotional breakdown, all of us have faced such
moments of indecision and dispiritedness. What matters more is to continue on the chosen
path and remember smooth seas have never made a skilled sailor.
ealistically writing, mental preparedness plays a much more important role than the academic
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effort. Proper mind set will push one to work hard despite all challenges.
Here, we have provided a model-study plan for those students who wish to attempt one module per
exam window either in December or June.
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Weekdays:
Subject Daily hours per day for 2 months Total hours per subject
Advanced Company Law and Practice 3 hours 132 hours
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management & Due Diligence 3 hours 132 hours
Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency 3 hours 132 hours
TOTAL 9 hours * 44 weekdays 396 hours
REVISION ON WEEKENDS
Subject Daily hrs per day Total hrs per subject
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Mngmnt & Due Diligence 3 hours 48 hours
TOTAL 9 hrs * 16 weekend days 144 hours
Subject for Revision Daily hrs per day * 15 days Total hrs per subject
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Mngmnt & Due Diligence 3 hours 45 hours
TOTAL 9 hours * 15 days 135 hours
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Starting the CS Preparation

By now you have the basic information that you need to know and a study plan in place.Next, you
need to start your preparation and find the right coaching and study materialfor it.
At SuperProfs, we’ve been providing the best video classes for CS to our students for 10years. We
bring the best professors of India right to your computer and mobile phonescreens. You can start
preparing right now from your home, office or college, simply bylogging in to your SuperProfs
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With your account, you enjoy access to 300+ hours of online classes for CA. You can also download
our Android app and watch video classes offline. Not just that, SuperProfs is India’s first and only
online learning platform that provides live face-to-face sessions with professors for doubt clearance,
exam tips, revision and problem solving.
You may refer to certain tips and strategies to clear the CS exam from the following
link: https://blog.superprofs.com/topic/cs/
Final Touches
Now that you’ve learned the concepts, it’s time to test your knowledge! SuperProfs has compiled a
list of downloadable previous year question papers and practice papers. These are available for
download completely free. Follow the link below to get these resources for your exam.
https://blog.superprofs.com/cs/cs-study-material/
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preparation in a better way.
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About the CS Course

Stages to become a Company

1. CS Foundation Study Plan

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND LAW 2 hours 88 hours

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 hours 88 hours

BUSINESS ECONOMICS 2 hours 88 hours

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 2 hours 88 hours

TOTAL 8 hours * 44 weekdays 352 hours

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND LAW 2 hours on 8 Saturdays 16 hours

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 hours on 8 Saturdays 16 hours

BUSINESS ECONOMICS 2 hours on 8 Sundays 16 hours

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 2 hours on 8 Sundays 16 hours

TOTAL 4 hrs*16 weekend days 64 hours

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND LAW 2 hours 30 hours

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ETHICS & 2 hours 30 hours

BUSINESS ECONOMICS 2 hours 30 hours

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 2 hours 30 hours

TOTAL 8 hours * 15 days 120 hours

2. CS Executive Study Plan

6.00 am to 7.00 am Read the newspaper/current affairs/ info-capsules

12.00 pm to 1.00 pm Summarise and revise your notes until then

DAY PAPER TOPICS

1 Paper 1 + 1) Sources of Law

2 Paper 3 + 1) Choice of Business Organization

3 Paper 1 + 1) Constitution of India

5 REVISION Revision of Week-1

6 REVISION Revision of Week-1

7 Paper 1 + 1) Interpretation of Statutes

8 Paper 3 + 1) Charter documents of Companies

9 Paper 1 + 1) General Clauses Act, 1897

10 Paper 3 + 1) Legal status of Registered Companies

11 REVISION Revision of Week-2

12 REVISION Revision of Week-2

13 Paper 1 + 1) Administrative Laws

15 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Law of Torts 2) Charges

17 REVISION Revision of Week-3

18 REVISION Revision of Week-3

19 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Limitation Act, 1963 2) Distribution of Profits

22 Paper 3 + Paper 4 1) Financial Services Organization 2) Procedural Compliance

23 REVISION Revision of Week-4

24 REVISION Revision of Week-4

25 REVISION Revision of Week-1

26 REVISION Revision of Week-2

27 REVISION Revision of Week-3

28 REVISION Revision of Week-4

30 Paper 3 + Paper 4 1) Start-ups 2) Assessment, Appeals &Revision

31 Paper 1 + Paper 2 1) Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 2) Transparency and Disclosures

32 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Joint Ventures; Special Purpose Vehicles

33 REVISION Revision of Week-5

34 REVISION Revision of Week-5

35 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Indian Evidence Act, 1872

36 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Setting up of Business outside India

38 Paper 3 + Paper 1) Conversion of existing business entity

39 REVISION Revision of Week-6

40 REVISION Revision of Week-6

41 Paper 1 + 1) Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996

43 Paper 1 + 1) Indian Stamp Act, 1899

45 REVISION Revision of Week-7

46 REVISION Revision of Week-7

49 Paper 1 + Paper 1) Right to Information Act, 2005 2) Directors

51 REVISION Revision of Week-8