Imagine a CS Executive student who has spent months preparing for every subject, solving question papers and revising important chapters. After the examination, the student feels confident but still one-doubt remains: What if the marks in one subject are below 40? Will the overall aggregate save the result? This is where understanding the CS Executive passing criteria becomes important. 

Before planning preparation, every student should know the minimum subject-wise marks and aggregate required to clear the examination.

What is the passing criteria for a CS Executive?

The CS Executive exam is mainly held twice a year, in June or December.  This exam contains special passing criteria as per their rules. To pass a CS Executive module, CS students must meet with the two conditions:

CS Executive has two modules, each containing four papers. Students must fulfil both conditions to clear a module. If either condition is not met, the module is not cleared.

If I score 40 in every paper, will I pass?

Scoring 40 marks in every paper is not enough to pass a CS Executive module.

For example:

• If you score 40 marks in each of the papers, your total will be 160 out of 400.
• But you need atleast 200 marks overall to meet the 50% aggregate requirement.

So, even if you pass every paper individually, you will not clear the module without required aggregate.

Can high marks in one paper cover low marks in another?

Yes, but only if you score at least 40 marks in every paper.

For example,

• If you score 40, 40, 40 and 80, your total is 200/400. You pass because every paper has atleast 40 marks and the aggregate is 50%.
• If you score 38, 60, 60 and 60, your total is 218/400. You fail because one paper is below 40 marks.

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I failed the module. Do my good marks go to waste?

Your good marks may help you to get an exemption in the next examination. 

ICSI provides paper-wise exemption if you meet these conditions:

• You must appear in all papers of the module.
• You must score at least 60 marks in one or more papers.
• You must score at least 25 marks in every remaining paper.
• You must fail to clear the module overall.

Also Read: What if i fail in the CS Executive exam?

Why do so many students fail CS Executive even after studying hard?

Many students fail because of making small mistakes during their preparation and in examinations.

Some common reasons include:

• Students understand the concepts but miss important topics, points, case laws and conclusions.
• They spend too much time on one question and leave others incomplete.
• Reading notes is not enough, students should need to practice writing answers within the 3-hour of exam duration.
• Focusing only on favourite subjects can affect the overall aggregate.
• Students aim for just 40 marks instead of preparing to score at least 50 marks per paper. 

How many marks should I actually target in each paper?

Students should not aim for just 40 marks in each paper. It is better to keep a higher target to avoid the risk of failing.

The main score-plan should be:

• Aim for 55-60 marks in every paper.
• Try to maintain an average of 50 marks with no paper below 45.
• Try to score 60 or more in one or two papers to become eligible for exemptions. If you fail the module but you can meet the other conditions.
• Give more revision time and practice to subjects where you find it difficult to score.

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How does Bhagya Achievers help CS Executive students in their exam preparation?

Bhagya Achievers provides Test Series and Mentorship to the CS Executive students to score well in their actual examination. It mainly provides:

• 1:1 Mentorship
• Test Series
• Expert Answer Evaluation: Check Evaluated Answer Sheets
• Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
• Pass Guarantee Plans: Check the Plans Here
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Ques: What is the Passing Percentage in CS Executive?

Ans: Students need to score 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate in each module.

Ques: Do I need to clear both modules in the same attempt?

Ans: No, each module is separated clearly.

Ques: Is exemption available in CSEET?

Ans: It applies only to Executive and Professional.

Ques: How many papers and marks are there in each CA Executive module?

Ans: Four papers of 100 marks each, total 400 marks.

Ques: Do my marks carry forward to the next attempt if I fail?

Ans: Only Exemption in eligible papers carries forward not the marks. 

Ques: How many times a year is the CS Executive exam held?

Ans: Twice a year, In June and December.

Ques: What is the safest score to aim for in each paper?

Ans: Aim for 55 to 60 in every paper.

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