LCS ACA
2050 Points
Joined September 2007
As per rules test papers are mandatory, but for ICSI i think rules are only for the sake of formality. I cant say about new scheme, but in old scheme a student will get his admit card, result, passing certificate etc. without submitting response sheets.
Still I would advise not to follow others. Its beneficial to submit test papers. Now you are required to submit only 1 paper per subject, and i think its fair enough; and moreover who knows when ICSI wakes up to get its rules enforced. You will also get answer booklet for the group for which you have submitted response sheets which will be usefull in your preperations.