CS Professional · exam guide

CS Professional Passing Marks and Results

Checked against ICSI's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.

Pass a group with at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate of that group, in one sitting.

• Group pass: at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate of all papers of that group, at one sitting (Regulation 40).
• Both groups together: at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate of all papers put together, at one sitting.
• Paper exemption: a candidate who fails a group but scores 60% or more in a paper and at least 25% in each other paper of the group can claim exemption from that paper in later attempts by applying before the enrolment deadline.
• Pass with distinction: at least 60% in each paper and 70% or more in the aggregate of all groups at one sitting, with no paper exemptions.
• For the June 2026 session, Professional result-cum-marks statements were sent by post to the registered address.
• Verification of marks can be requested within 21 days of the result. Each candidate who passes receives a pass certificate.