How to become a Company Secretary

CS Course-Stages
Company
Completion of Qualifying Pre-
Secretary Registration in
One day Exam Test
Executive Executive
orientation (Executive
Entrance Test Programme
Programme Programme)
(CSEET)

Qualifying Pre-
Professional Executive
Exam Test
Programme Executive Exams Programme Exam
(Professional
Registration Enrollment
Programme)

Professional
Programme Exam
Enrollment
 About CSEET
The ICSI introduced the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET). With the introduction of CSEET from February 3,
2020, new registration to the Foundation Programme has ceased to exist, now CSEET is the only qualifying
entrance test for registration to the CS Executive Programme. Its an online Computer-based Test comprising of
MCQs, audio clips, video clips, and descriptive questions.

An aggregate of 50% and minimum 40% marks in each subject is the qualifying criteria for CSEET. The
duration of CSEET is 135 minutes (120 Minutes for MCQ test and 15 minutes for Viva Voce).

There is no negative marking.

CSEET is held on a single day consisting of two parts:

Computer based test: 120 Minutes for (i) Business Communication (ii) Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning (iii)
Economic and Business Environment & (iv) Current Affairs
Viva Voce-15 Minutes on “Presentation & Communication Skills”

Syllabus of CSEET is available on the website:

https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/CSEET_SYLLABUS.pdf
Documents required for Registration for CSEET : ID proof, DOB Certificate/10th certificate, 12th Marksheet/
Certificate/Admit Card, Category Certificate for Fee Concession. Signature and Photograph of Candidate

Fees for registration : Rs. 1,500/- (including paper bound CSEET reading material)

Eligibility Conditions : A candidate passed / appearing in the Senior Secondary (10+2) Examination or equivalent
thereto is eligible to appear in the CSEET. All Graduates (with minimum 50% marks), Postgraduates ,CS
Foundation Pass Students, CA/CMA Final Pass Students are exempted from appearing in CSEET.

a)      CS Foundation Programme passed students/CSEET passes Exemption Fee in Executive

students Programme: Nil

b)      ICAI (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) Final Exemption Fee in Executive
Course passed students. Programme :Rs.5000/-
c)       ICMAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) Final Course Exemption Fee in Executive
passed students. Programme:Rs.5000/-
d) All Graduates (with minimum 50% marks)/ Post Graduates Exemption Fee in Executive
Programme:Rs.5000/-
 Schedule of CSEET Corresponding to the cut-off Dates
Month of Period During which Date of CSEET Last Date forCut-off date of registration in CS
CSEET candidates can register Declaration ofExecutive Program
for CSEET   Results
May 16th December  to 15th  Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week of31st  May (for appearing in both
April in 2nd /3rd Week May modules of Executive Program in
of May December session in same year)
July  16th April  to 15th  June  Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week of 31st  July (for appearing in single
in 2nd /3rd Week July  module of Executive Program in
of July December session in same year)
November 16th June to 15th  Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week of 30th  November (for appearing in
October in 2nd /3rd Week November   both modules of Executive Program
of November in June session in next year)

January 16th October to 15th  Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week of31st January (for appearing in
December in 2nd /3rd Week January single module of Executive
of January Program in June session in same
year)
 Way forward after Passing the CSEET
 
After passing CSEET, students have to undergo two further stages to pursue the Company
Secretaries Course i.e. Executive Programme and Professional Programme.

EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME
A candidate who has passed the CSEET (result not older than one year) as well as Senior
Secondary (10+2) Examinations may seek registration to Executive Programme.
Exemption from CSEET
• Candidates who have passed CS Foundation Programme are exempted from CSEET without
any payment of exemption fee.
• Candidates who have passed graduation(with 50% marks) , post graduation, Final
Examination of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and/or The Institute of
Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) are exempted from CSEET and shall pay Rs. 5,000 (Rupees
Five Thousand Only) towards exemption fee at the time of Registration to CS Executive
Programme.
PROCESS FOR TAKING REGISTRATION
IN CS EXECUTIVE
Click on

www.icsi.edu
then click on

ONLINE SERVICES

Students are advised to follow the instructions carefully. The fee can be remitted through
Debit/Credit Cards /Net Banking /Canara Bank Challan facility.
 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
Students who have passed/completed both modules of Executive examination are advised to seek registration to
Professional Programme through online mode. The prescribed registration fee is Rs.12,000/- .Students are also
required to remit Rs. 1000/- towards Pre-exam test at the time of registration.

A “Step by Step Procedure for Online Registration” is as follows :

Login with user ID and password (https://smash.icsi.in/Scripts/login.aspx) 
1. Click on Module => Student Services=> Professional Registration Request
2. Student can view syllabus in which he/she is getting enrolled by clicking on view syllabus link
3. Student will have to select optional subject (mandatory).
4. Student can also opt for CSJ subscription by clicking on check box against CSJ label.
5. Now click on “Proceed to payment”.
6. On Successful payment receipt will get generated (otherwise the payment is not successful)
7. You are Successfully admitted in Professional Programme
After submission of fees download your Professional Registration Letter & Identity card
 SUBJECTS FOR CS
Programme (w.e.f. COURSE
There are 8 papers divided into 2 Modules in CS Executive
01.03.2018)

SUBJECTS

Executive Programme [8papers] ( New Syllabus – w.e.f. 1st Mar 2018 )

Module I (4 Papers)
1. JURISPRUDENCE, INTERPRETATION & GENERAL LAWS
2. COMPANY LAW
3. SETTING UP OF BUSINESS ENTITIES AND CLOSURE
4. TAX LAWS
Module II (4 Papers)
5. CORPORATE & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
6.SECURITIES LAWS & CAPITAL MARKETS
7.ECONOMIC, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAWS
8. FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Professional Programme (NEW SYLLABUS – w.e.f. 1st September 2018 )
MODULE 1 (3 Papers)
1. GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCES AND ETHICS
2. ADVANCED TAX LAWS
3. DRAFTING, PLEADINGS AND APPEARANCES
MODULE 2 (3 Papers)
4. SECRETARIAL AUDIT
5. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING
6. RESOLUTION OF CORPORATE DISPUTES
MODULE 3 (3 Papers)
7.CORPORATE FUNDING & LISTINGS IN STOCK EXCHANGES
8. MULTIDISCIPLINARY CASE STUDIES
9. ELECTIVES 1 OUT OF BELOW 8 SUBJECTS (THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS PAPER WILL BE OPEN BOOK
EXAMINATION)
9.1. BANKING LAW AND PRACTICE
9.2. INSURANCE LAW AND PRACTICE
9.3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS– LAWS AND PRACTICES
9.4. FORENSIC AUDIT
9.5. DIRECT TAX LAW & PRACTICE
9.6 LABOUR LAWS &PRACTICE
9.7 VALUATIONS & BUSINESSMODELLING
9.8 INSOLVENCY – LAW ANDPRACTICE
 Calendar of Cut-Off Dates
Note: It is clarified that on the scheduled cut-off date even if there is a holiday/Off-day, there shall be no change
in the prescribed cut-off date
Particulars of Cut-off Dates Scheduled Cut-off Date
Acceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/ Professional Programme (for appearing in Any 31st January
one module in the same year)
Declaration of Results of December Examination (Executive & Professional Programme) 25th February
Last Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- Without Late Fee (June Session) 25th March

Last Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- With Late Fee (June Session) 09th April
Applying for Paper-wise Exemption on the basis of qualification for June Examination. 09th April
Applying for Registration De Novo (for June Examination) 09th April
Last Date of Change of Centre/Medium/Module (June Session) 01st May
Last Date for Cancellation of Exemption (June Session) 01st May
Last Date for Re-submitting the Call-For Documents for Granting Exemption on the Basis of Higher
01st May
Qualification (June Session)
Acceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for same year Examination(May session) 16th December to 15th April
Acceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/ Professional Programme ( for appearing in All
31st May
modules in December Examination in the same year)
Acceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for same year Examination(July Session) 16th April to 15th June
 Calendar of Cut-Off Dates
Note: It is clarified that on the scheduled cut-off date even if there is a holiday/Off-day, there shall be no change in
the prescribed cut-off date
Acceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/ Professional Programme (for appearing in
31st July
Any one module in December Examination
ParticularsinoftheCut-off
same year)
Dates Scheduled Cut-off Date
Declaration of Results of June Examination(Executive & Professional Programme) 25th August
Last Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- Without Late Fee (December
25th September
Session)

Last Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- With Late Fee (December Session) 10th October

Applying for Paper-wise Exemption on the basis of qualification for December Examination in the
10th October
same year.
Applying for Registration De Novo (for December Examination) 10th October
Acceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for November Examination in the same year.
16th June to 15th October
(November Session)
Last Date of Change of Centre/Medium/Module (December Session) 20th November
Last Date for Cancellation of Exemption (December Session) 20th November
Last Date for Re-submitting the Call-For Documents for Granting Exemption on the Basis of Higher
20th November
Qualification (December Session)
Acceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/Professional Programme (for appearing in
30th November
All modules in June Examination in next year )
Acceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for January Examination in next year. 16th October to 15th December
 Concession in Fees
Concession in CSEET Registration Fee applicable to various Concession in Fee for Registration to
categories of students are as under: Executive Programme/Professional Programme
 Concession in Examination Fees
CONCESSION IN EXAMINATION FEE FOR STUDENTS OF FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME / EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME / PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
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 Financial Assistance Scheme

1. Student Education Fund Trust

2. Merit Cum Means Assistance/Merit Cum Means Scholarship

Other major initiatives for students by ICSI

1. National Level Competitions
2. Student Month
3. ICSI Study Centre
4. Yuvotsav
 New Training Structure (applicable w.e.f. 30.02.2021)
Executive Development Programme (EDP) – immediately after passing Executive Programme

15 days programme in Online Mode 15 days programme through Class Room Mode

21 months practical Training can be done under registered PCS/Company/other entities

30 to 60 days CLDP Residential Training including Project/Research Report and Viva after
professional Programme

After Approval of all the above training records candidate can apply for Training
Clearance Certificate in stimulate Portal

Apply for ACS

 HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE

Eligibility: TCC clearance from Directorate of Training

How to Apply for Membership:
To become a member of the Institute, the student has to apply online along with Training Completion
Certificate. The procedure of making an online application is given below:

 
 Use ONLINE SERVICES tab on www.icsi.edu
 Select Apply for ACS Membership from dropdown
 Login using your registration number e.g. 123456789/02/2016
 Enter your password
 Select ACS registration under ACS Membership
 Fill the detail and make the payment and submit
 HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE

Total Fee payable by a person who is eligible and willing to apply for Associate
Membership of the Institute?
A person who is eligible to apply for Associate Membership is required to pay the
following fee at the time of admission as an Associate member:-
 
1. Associate Membership Entrance fee Rs.2360/- (Including GST@18%)
 
2. Associate Membership Annual fee Rs.1770/-* (Including GST@18%)
 
TOTAL Rs.4130/- (Including GST@18%)
 
(*) Candidates applying between October to March will pay half of the annual
membership fee.
 HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE

Requisite documents to be submitted/uploaded along with ACS Application

The application for Associate membership should be accompanied with the following:-

1. Two fitness certificates in the prescribed form from the members of the Institute having
at least three years standing as a member of the Institute.
 
 
2. Self Attested (with Name and date) photocopy of Admit Card of Class Xth or certificate or marks
sheet of class Xth or School Leaving Certificate (in which date of Birth and full name is mentioned) OR photocopy
of passport and photocopy of Degree of Graduation provided by the University concerned (please attach all parts of mark
sheets of Graduation, if degree certificate is not yet received from the University) / mark sheet or certificate of
foundation pass of ICSI or ICAI(Cost) or CPT pass of ICAI (applicable for students who have passed the exam
before 03- 02-2020) / mark sheet of qualifying CSEET exam of ICSI for students who are enrolled on or after 03-02-
2020 / mark sheet of final pass of ICAI(Cost) or ICAI (all relevant documents should be self-attested with date).
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