ATTENTION STUDENTS !!

We have been receiving a number of  queries on the introduction of  New Syllabus and the corresponding exemptions available on the basis of their performance in the Old Syllabus.  We have generalized the said queries and tabulated the clarifications to such queries in the form of an FAQ.  After going through the same, the students are requested to forward any left-out queries of general nature to enable us to update the information so that the students are well familiarized with the various provisions relating to the switchover to the new syllabus.

FAQ ON SWITCHOVER TO THE NEW SYLLABUS

FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

Question 1

When the last Intermediate Examination under the old syllabus will be held?

Ans.

The last Intermediate Examination under the old syllabus will be held in December, 2009.

Question 2

I have registered for the Intermediate Course before 1st February, 2008. Can I opt to be examined under the New Syllabus (Executive Programme) and if yes when?

Ans.

Yes.  The students admitted to the Intermediate Course before 1st February, 2008, if so desire, can opt to be examined under the new syllabus (Executive Programme) from December, 2008 session onwards.  They can apply for switchover to the new syllabus after declaration of results of June, 2008 Intermediate Examinations i.e. after 25th August, 2008 while seeking enrollment to Examination during December, 2008 or June, 2008 or December, 2009 sessions.  In any case, all students of Intermediate Course would automatically be transferred to new syllabus (Executive Programme) on 26th February, 2010 and examined under the new syllabus from June, 2010 session.  

 

  Question 3

Which are the corresponding paper-wise exemptions available to the Intermediate Students under the old syllabus?

Ans.

The corresponding paper-wise exemptions are : -

Papers passed/exempted under old syllabus (CCA)

Exemption from papers under Revised Syllabus (CCB)

(1)

(2)

Executive Programme

                                      Group-I                                                       Module-1

1.

General and Commercial Laws

General and Commercial Laws

2.

Company Accounts and Cost & Management Accounting

Company Accounts, Cost and Management Accounting

3.

Tax Laws

Tax Laws

4.

Management Information Systems & Corporate Communication

NIL

                                     Group-II                                                      Module-II

5.

Company Law

Company Law

6.

Company Secretarial Practice

Company Law

7.

Economic, Labour and Industrial Laws

Economic and Labour Laws

8.

Securities Laws and Regulation of Financial Markets.

Securities Laws and Compliances.

Question 4

I have passed all the papers under Group-I and/ or Group-II under the Old Syllabus. Will I be exempted from the papers under Module I and/ or Module-II under new syllabus?

Ans.

Yes.  The Students who have passed the Group-I under old syllabus will be exempted from all papers under Module-I of the new syllabus.  Similarly, the students who have passed Group-II under the old syllabus will be exempted from all the papers under Module-II of the new syllabus.

Question 5

I have secured 60%, 54%, 52% and 23% Marks respectively in the papers covered under Group-I of Intermediate Course (Old Syllabus)? Whether I am eligible to get exemption on the basis of securing 60 marks in Paper-1 at the subsequent examination?

Ans.

No.  For securing exemption on the basis of securing 60% Marks, the student should have appeared in all papers and scored atleast 25 Marks in each subject.

Question 6

I have secured 61%, 63%, 64% Marks respectively in three papers covered under Group-I of Intermediate Course (Old Syllabus) and I remained absent in the fourth paper? Whether I am eligible to get exemption on the basis of securing 60 marks in Paper-1, Paper-2 and Paper-3 at the subsequent examination?

Ans.

No.  For securing exemption on the basis of securing 60% Marks, the student should have appeared in all papers.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME

Question 7

What is the difference between Final Course and Professional Programme?

Ans.

The nomenclature of “Final Course” under the new syllabus has been changed to “Professional Programme”.

Question 8

When the first Professional Programme Examination under the new syllabus will be held?

Ans.

The first Professional Programme Examination under the new syllabus will be held in June, 2009.

Question 9

When the last Final Examination under the old syllabus will be held?

Ans.

The last Final Examination under the old syllabus will be held in December, 2010.

Question 10

I have registered for the Final Course before 1st February, 2008. Can I opt to be examined under the New Syllabus (Professional Programme) and if yes when?

Ans.

Yes.  The students admitted to the Final Course before 1st February, 2008, if so desired, can opt to be examined under the new syllabus (Professional Programme) from June, 2009 session onwards. They can apply for switchover to the new syllabus after declaration of results of December, 2008 Final Examinations i.e. after 25th February, 2009 while seeking enrollment to Examinations during June, 2009 or December, 2009 or June, 2010 or December, 2010 sessions.  In any case, all students of Final Course would automatically be transferred on 26th February, 2011 to the new syllabus (Professional Programme) and examined under the new syllabus from June, 2011 session.

Question 11

Which are the corresponding paper-wise exemptions available to the Final Students under the old syllabus?

Ans.

The corresponding paper-wise exemptions are : -

                           Professional Programme

                                      Group-I (Three Papers)                                        Module-I

1.

 Advanced Company Law and Practice.

Company Secretarial Practice.

2.

Secretarial Practice relating to Economic Laws and Drafting & Conveyancing

Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings

3.

Secretarial, Management and Systems Audit.

Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance Management.(Module-IV)

                                       Group-II (Three papers)                                           Module-II

4.

Financial, Treasury and Forex Management

Financial, Treasury and Forex Management.

5.

Corporate Restructuring Law and Practice.

Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency

6.

Banking and Insurance – Law and Practice.

Governance, Business Ethics and Sustainability (Module-IV)

                                       Group-III (Three papers)                                        Module-III

7.

World Trade Organization – International Trade

Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade.

8.

Direct and Indirect Taxation – Law and Practice.

Advanced Tax Laws and Practice

9.

Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations.

Governance, Business Ethics and Sustainability. (Module-IV) 

 

 

Question 12

I have passed all the papers under Group-I, Group-II and/ or Group-III under the Old Syllabus. Will I be exempted from the papers under Module I, Module-II and/ or Module-III under new syllabus?

Ans.

Yes.  The Students who have passed the Group-I under old syllabus will be exempted from all papers under Module-I of the new syllabus.  Similarly, the students who have passed Group-II and Group-III under the old syllabus will be exempted from all the papers under Module-II and Module-III respectively of the new syllabus.

MISCELLANEOUS

Question 13

What is the procedure for switchover to the new syllabus and can I revert to the old syllabus once opted for the new syllabus?

Ans.

The student has to submit an application in a plain paper for switchover to the new syllabus.  However, it should be noted that once a student has switched over to  the new syllabus, he/she would not be allowed to revert to the old syllabus under any circumstances. 

Question 14

Will the study materials under the new syllabus be issued free of cost on switchover?

Ans.

No. The Students will have to purchase the Study Materials after remitting the requisite price.  It is clarified that the Students may purchase the Study Materials even before formally switching over to the New Syllabus.

Question 15

After switching over to the New Syllabus,  I have notionally cleared all the subjects/ modules covered under a particular stage (Foundation / Executive/ Professional Programme Stage) of CS Course. Am I eligible for registration to the next stage of CS Course and issue of Pass Certificates of the stage deemed to have been passed by me due to such switchover bye-passing the normal Examination Enrollment Process?

Ans.

No.  A student can only be declared passed in a particular examination session viz. June or December session.  For officially declaring a student as passed in a particular session of CS Examination (June/ December),  students are essentially required to apply for the Examinations through the prescribed Examination Application Form alongwith the prescribed fee by the scheduled dates and  formally seek exemptions for the subjects they deemed to have passed on such switchover.  They will accordingly be enrolled to such examinations and Admit Cards will be generated by showing exemptions in the respective subjects.  Alongwith the declaration of results of the respective sessions of Examinations,  the results of such students will also be announced.  Hence students are encouraged to apply for switchover to the New Syllabus through Examination Application Form only  to avoid duplication of work and other administrative complications.

Question 16

Who is the contact person for exemption and switchover related queries?

Ans.

For all queries relating to paper-wise exemption and switchover, students are advised to contact Shri B S Chopra, Administrative Officer at Noida Office (C-37, Sector-62, Noida – 201 309).

Tel. : 0120-4522076

E-Mail : bs.chopra@icsi.edu

Timings :  9.00 AM to 5.30 PM (Monday to Friday)