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
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FOUNDATION PROGRAMME
What is the difference between Foundation Course and Foundation
Programme?
The nomenclature of “Foundation Course” under the new syllabus has
been changed to “Foundation Programme”.
When the first Foundation Programme Examination under the new
syllabus will be held?
The first Foundation Programme Examination under the new syllabus
will be held in December, 2008.
When the last Foundation Examination under the old syllabus will be
held?
The last Foundation Examination under the old syllabus will be held in
June, 2009.
I have registered for the Foundation Course before 1st November,
2007. Can I opt to be examined under the New Syllabus (Foundation
Programme) and if yes when?
Yes. The students admitted to the Foundation Course before 1st
November, 2007, if so desire, can opt to be examined under the new
syllabus (Foundation Programme) from December, 2008 session
onwards. They can apply for switchover to the new syllabus after
declaration of results of June, 2008 Foundation Examinations i.e. after
25th August, 2008 while seeking enrollment to Examinations during
December, 2008 and June, 2009 sessions. In any case, all students of
Foundation Course would automatically be transferred to new syllabus
effective from 26th August, 2009 and examined under the new syllabus
(Foundation Programme) from December, 2009 session.
Which are the corresponding paper-wise exemptions available to
Foundation students of old syllabus?
The corresponding paper-wise exemptions are : S.No. Paper passed/ exempted Exemption from papers under new
under
old
syllabus syllabus (Foundation Programme)
(Foundation Course)
1.
English
&
Business English & Business Communication
Communication
2.
Basic
Economics
and Economics and Statistics
Business Environment
3.
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting
4.
Elements of Business Laws Elements of Business Laws and
and Management
Management
5.
Information Systems and Economics and Statistics
Quantitative Techniques
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME
What is the difference between Intermediate Course and Executive
Programme?
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The nomenclature of “Intermediate Course” under the new syllabus has
been changed to “Executive Programme”.
Question 7
When the first Executive Programme Examination under the new
syllabus will be held?
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The first Executive Programme Examination under the new syllabus will
be held in December, 2008.
Question 8
When the last Intermediate Examination under the old syllabus will be
held?
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The last Intermediate Examination under the old syllabus will be held in
December, 2009.
Question 9
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?
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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 10 Which are the corresponding paper-wise exemptions available to the
Intermediate Students under the old syllabus?
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The corresponding paper-wise exemptions are : Papers passed/exempted under old Exemption from papers under Revised Syllabus
syllabus (CCA)
(CCB)
(1)
(2)
Executive Programme
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Group-I
Module-1
General and
General and Commercial Laws
Commercial Laws
Company Accounts
Company Accounts, Cost and Management
and Cost &
Accounting
Management
Accounting
Tax Laws
Tax Laws
Management
NIL
Information Systems
& Corporate
Communication
Group-II
Module-II
Company Law
Company Law
Company Secretarial Company Law
Practice
Economic, Labour
Economic and Labour Laws
and Industrial Laws
Securities Laws and
Securities Laws and Compliances.
Regulation of
Financial Markets.
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?
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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.
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?
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.
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?
No. For securing exemption on the basis of securing 60% Marks, the
student should have appeared in all papers.
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
What is the difference between Final Course and Professional
Programme?
The nomenclature of “Final Course” under the new syllabus has been
changed to “Professional Programme”.
When the first Professional Programme Examination under the new
syllabus will be held?
The first Professional Programme Examination under the new syllabus
will be held in June, 2009.
When the last Final Examination under the old syllabus will be held?
The last Final Examination under the old syllabus will be held in
December, 2010.
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?
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.
Which are the corresponding paper-wise exemptions available to the
Final Students under the old syllabus?
The corresponding paper-wise exemptions are : -
Professional Programme
1.
2.
3.
Group-I (Three Papers)
Module-I
Advanced Company Law and
Company Secretarial Practice.
Practice.
Secretarial Practice relating to
Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings
Economic Laws and Drafting &
Conveyancing
Secretarial, Management and
Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance
Systems Audit.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Management.(Module-IV)
Group-II (Three papers)
Module-II
Financial, Treasury and Forex
Financial, Treasury and Forex Management.
Management
Corporate Restructuring Law and Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
Practice.
Banking and Insurance – Law
Governance, Business Ethics and
and Practice.
Sustainability (Module-IV)
Group-III (Three papers)
Module-III
World Trade Organization –
Strategic Management, Alliances and
International Trade
International Trade.
Direct and Indirect Taxation –
Advanced Tax Laws and Practice
Law and Practice.
Governance, Business Ethics and
Human Resources Management
Sustainability. (Module-IV)
and Industrial Relations.
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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?
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
What is the procedure for switchover to the new syllabus and can I revert
to the old syllabus once opted for the new syllabus?
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.
Will the study materials under the new syllabus be issued free of cost on
switchover?
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.
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 byepassing the normal Examination Enrollment Process?
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
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only to avoid duplication of work and other administrative complications.
Who is the contact person for exemption and switchover related queries?
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. : 0120-4239993 to 4239998 Extension : 2124
E-Mail : ss_enrol@icsi.edu
Timings : 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM