The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, constituted under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980, is a government recognized body that produces Company Secretaries in India. Candidates are required to complete a comprehensive 3-level Company Secretary course to earn an ICSI membership.
The CS Foundation exam is scheduled to be held on June 15 and June 16, 2023. Whereas, the CS Executive and CS Professional exams will be held from June 1 to June 10, 2023. The CSEET exam for the May session is scheduled for May 7.
Students can register for CSEET exam till April 15, 2023 for May session. The CS Executive and CS Professional registration for June session is till April 9 with a late fee.
Check: Company Secretary Course
CS Exam Highlights 2023
Check out the CS Exam details below. Candidates registered for the June session exams of the Company Secretary course can check the schedule here for all three levels.
| CS Exam Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ICSI Exam |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Company Secretaries of India |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year(June & December) |
| Exam Mode | Online and offline |
| Exam Duration | 150 minutes |
| Language | English |
| No. of Test Cities | 58 cities in India |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 0120-6204999, 3314111 |
| Exam Website | www.icsi.edu |
Check: Company Secretary Course Details
CS Admission Process
Candidates who are eager to join the course after passing 10 + 2 or equivalent must pass three levels in order to pursue the Company Secretariat Courses which are mentioned below
Candidates must go through a computer-based MCQ CS Foundation test for the CS Foundation programme. The test lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The exam is further divided into four level tests. The first two tests consist of 100 MCQs which are conducted on the same day. The other two tests consisting of 100 MCQs are conducted on the next day. The exam can be attempted in both English and Hindi.
The Institute of Corporate Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducts CS Executive exams nationwide in offline mode twice a year: once in June and then another one is conducted in December.
The Institute of Corporate Secretaries of India (ICSI) accepts applications for the whole year and applicants are advised to check the closing date before submitting the application. Currently, the special CS registration for the June session is open until January. The registration fee for CS Professional Programme is INR 12,000.
CS Foundation Eligibility
Candidates who wish to apply for admission to the CS Foundation course should ensure that they must fall under the following. Aspirants who wish to apply for admission in the CS Foundation course must ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria. The candidates can re-check the criteria mentioned below:
- Students must have passed Class XII or a similar exam at an accredited board/university.
- ICSI has not provided any average minimum score percentage in the second level for registration at the CS Foundation exam.
- Students who are still in Grades 10 + 2 are eligible for the ICSI CS Foundation program.
Check: CS Foundation Eligibility
CS Executive Eligibility
Mentioned below are the eligibility criteria that need to be kept in mind while applying for CS Executive Programme.
- Candidates must have scored more than 40% in CS Foundation Exam
- Candidates who have not applied for CS Foundation Programme are only eligible to apply if they have an undergraduate degree.
- In order to apply, candidates must be at least 17 years old
- If a candidate enters through the CSET route, then clearing the CSET entry check is mandatory.
See Also: CS Executive Eligibility
CS Professional Programme Eligibility Process
Before registering for CS Professional exams, candidates should consult the valid criteria set by ICSI. Mentioned below are the criteria set by ICSI
- The only basic requirement for CS Professional is to pass in CS Executive exams (both modules) with a minimum passing score determined by ICSI.
- Currently, to be eligible for the CS Executive exam, students have to score 40% in each subject and a total score of 50%.
See Also: CS Professional Eligibility
CS Course Fee
The course fee for each of the levels is mentioned below:
CS Executive Course Fee
Mentioned below is the fee structure of the Company Secretaries Executive Programme. See Also: CS Executive Fees
| Executive Programme | INR 9000 (For Commerce Graduates) |
| INR 10,000 (For Non-Commerce Graduates) |
CS Foundation Course Fee
Mentioned below is the fee structure of the Company Secretaries Foundation Programme. See Also: CS Foundation Course Fees
| Course Name | Course Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| Foundation Programme | 4,500 |
| Professional Programme | 12,000 |
CS Professional Programme Course Fee
Mentioned below is the fee structure of the Company Secretaries Professional Programme. See Also: CS Professional Course Fees
| Professional Programme | 12,000 |
CSEET Exam
The CS Foundation exam has been replaced by the CSEET exam. It is a Computer Based Test of 120 minutes with a viva voice of 15 minutes duration. The computer-based test will have four parts viz. Business Communication, Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning, Economic & Business Environment, and Current Affairs. The viva voice will test the candidate on Presentation and Communication skills.
Tabulated below is the exam schedule for ICSI CSEET 2023 exam.
| CSEET Events | Dates (May Session) |
|---|---|
| CSEET 2023 Registration Opens | January 10, 2023 |
| Last date of CSEET registration | April 19, 2023 |
| CSEET admit card 2023 | April 2023 - May 2023 |
| CSEET Examination 2023 | May 6, 2023 |
Check:
| Direct Link for CSEET 2023 Registration | Direct Link to download CSEET 2023 Admit Card | Direct Link to Check CSEET 2023 Result |
CS Foundation Exam
The CS Foundation exam consists of 4 papers. Each paper comprises 100 marks combined with a total of 400. There are 250 MCQs which need to be completed in 90 minutes by the candidates. The exam is conducted in CBT(Computer Based Test) mode.
Check: CS Foundation Syllabus
Check out the important entrance exam dates for the CS Foundation exam 2023 below.
| Paper | Exam Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-1: Business Environment and Law | 15 June, 2023 | 9.30 A.M.to 11 A.M. |
| Paper-2 Business Management, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship | 15 June, 2023 | 4.00 P.M. to 5.30 P.M. |
| Paper-3: Business Economics | 16 June, 2023 | 9.30 A.M. to 11.00 A.M. |
| Paper-4: Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing | 16 June, 2023 | 4.00 P.M. to 5.30 P.M. |
CS Executive Exam
Candidates have to go through the CSEET exam to be eligible for the CS Executive exam. Candidates having a UG or PG degree are eligible to apply for this entrance.
| Exam Events | June Session | December Session |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Date | Up to Nov 30, 2023 (Both Module) Up to Jan 31, 2023 (Single Module) |
May 31, 2023 (Both Module) July 31, 2023 (Single Module) |
| CS Executive Exam Dates | June 1 to June 10, 2023 | December 21, 2023 to December 29, 2023 |
| CS Executive Result declaration date | August 25, 2023 | February 2024 |
Check: CS Executive Eligibility
Exam Schedule for ICSI CS Executive June Session 2023
Tabulated below are important dates for the CS Executive exam schedule.
| Executive Programme | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (Module-I) | 01-Jun-2023 |
| Securities Laws and Capital Markets (Module-II) | 02-Jun-2023 |
| Company Law (Module-I) | 03-Jun-2023 |
| Economic, Business and Commercial Laws (Module-II) | 04-Jun-2023 |
| No Examination | 05-Jun-2023 |
| Setting up of Business Entities and Closure (Module-I) | 06-Jun-2023 |
| Corporate and Management Accounting (Module-II) (OMR Based) | 07-Jun-2023 |
| Tax Laws (Module-I) (OMR Based) | 08-Jun-2023 |
| Financial and Strategic Management (Module-II) (OMR Based) | 09-Jun-2023 |
| No Examination | 10-Jun-2023 |
Also See: CS Executive Syllabus
CS Professional Exam
CS Professional exams take place twice in a year. This takes place mostly in the months of June and December. The CS Professional Exam Results are released after 1 month of exam.
| Exam Events | June Dates | December Dates |
|---|---|---|
| CS Professional Form submission | - | February 7 to May 31, 2023 |
| CS Professional Admit Card | 10-12 days before Exam | To be Announced |
| CS Professional Exam Date | June 1 to June 10, 2023 | To be Announced |
| CS Professional Result | August 25, 2023 | To be Announced |
Check: CS Professional Eligibility
Exam Schedule for ICSI CS Professional June Session 2023
Tabulated below are important dates for the CS Professional exam schedule.
| Professional Programme | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics (Module – I) | 01-Jun-2023 |
| Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence (Module – II) | 02-Jun-2023 |
| Corporate Funding and Listings in Stock Exchanges (Module – III) | 03-Jun-2023 |
| Advanced Tax Laws (Module – I) | 04-Jun-2023 |
| No Examination | 05-Jun-2023 |
| Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation and Winding-up (Module – II) | 06-Jun-2023 |
| Multidisciplinary Case Studies (Module – III) [Open Book Exam.] | 07-Jun-2023 |
| Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances (Module – I) | 08-Jun-2023 |
| Resolution of Corporate Disputes, non– Compliances and Remedies (Module – II) | 09-Jun-2023 |
| Elective 1 out of 8 subjects (Module – III) [Open Book Exam.] | 10-Jun-2023 |
See More: CS Professional Syllabus
ICSI CS Exam Pattern
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) releases the exam pattern of CS Executive 2023 on its official website - icsi.edu. The CS exam is conducted in three stages every year. Candidates appearing for the ICSI CS Examination 2022 must check the exam pattern before appearing for the exam.
ICSI CS Exam Pattern 2023- CSEET
Candidates appearing for the CSEET examination can check the detailed exam pattern in the table below:
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Business Communication | 35 | 50 |
| Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning | 35 | 50 |
| Economic and Business Environment | 35 | 50 |
| Current Affairs | 15 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | 170 |
Check: CSEET Exam Pattern in Details
ICSI CS Exam Pattern 2023- Foundation Programme
Tabulated below is the CS Foundation exam pattern of the ICSI CS 2023.
| Papers | Parts | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Business Environment and Law | Part A. Business Environment | 40 |
| Part B. Business Law | 60 | |
| Business Management, Ethics and Entrepreneurship | Part A. Business Management | 40 |
| Part B. Business Ethics | 10 | |
| Part C. Business Communication | 25 | |
| Part D. Entrepreneurship | 25 | |
| Business Economics | Part A. Economics | 80 |
| Part B. Elementary Statistics | 20 | |
| Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing | Part A. Fundamentals of Accounting | 70 |
| Part B. Fundamentals of Auditing | 30 |
Check: CS Foundation Duration
CS Executive Exam pattern 2023
The CS Executive exam 2023 will be conducted in offline centre based only. There are two modules in the CS Executive exam which are divided into 8 papers as per the new CS Executive syllabus.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of CS Executive 2023 exam | Offline centre based exam |
| Time duration | 3 hours each paper |
| Number of modules | Two -
|
| No. of papers | Eight |
| Type of questions asked | Objective and descriptive both |
| No. of questions per paper | 100 |
Check: CS Executive Duration
CS Professional Exam Pattern 2023
The CS Professional exam can only be pursued after clearing the CS Executive exam. It is the last stage of the Company Secretary course. Check out the important details regarding the CS Professional exam pattern 2023 below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration of the Exam | 3 Hours |
| Question Type | Subjective |
| No. of Papers | 9 |
| No. of Modules | 3 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 marks per paper |
| Exam Fee | Rs. 1200 per module |
| Qualifying Marks | 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects |
Check: CS Professional Duration
ICSI CS Result 2023
The ICSI Result 2023 Dates for December session and June session of the ICSI CS are given below:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| ICSI CS 2023 Result- Executive and Professional Programme (Old and New Syllabus) | To be Announced |
| ICSI CS 2023 Result- Professional, Executive and Foundation Programmes June Session | To be Announced |
FAQs
Ques. What is CS Exam?
Ans. CS or Company Secretary exam is conducted by ICSI for the p[reparation of the Company Secretary course. There are three course levels in this exam and is conducted twice a year.
Ques. When will the registrations for CSEET begin?
Ans. CSEET 2023 registration for January and May sessions has begun. Candidates can now register for the May session till April 15, 2023.
Ques. When shall I appear in the Executive and Professional examinations of CS?
Ans. The ICSI CS Executive and CS Professional exams will be held in the month of June 2023. The official notification has been released. Candidates are required to check the official website.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for CSEET?
Ans. The eligibility criteria to appear for CSEET exam is:
- Candidates must not be less than 17 years on the date of application.
- Must have completed Class 12.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for the CS Executive exam?
Ans. CSEET Exam is a mandatory qualifying test for all categories of students for registration to the Executive Programme except a few exempted categories.
- Candidates must have completed Class 12 to be eligible for CSEET.
- Also, the age bar of the candidates should be above 17.
Ques. Is there a negative marking scheme for the CS Foundation Programme exam?
Ans. No. There is no negative marking scheme for the CS Foundation exam.
Ques. When will the registration for Executive, Professional and Foundation programmes begin?
Ans. The registration dates for CS Executive and CS Professional is till April 9 with a late fee and CS Foundation programmes will be notified soon.
Ques. What are the exam dates for Executive and Professional Programmes?
Ans. ICSI CS Executive and CS Professional programme for the June session will commence from June 1, 2023 and will end on June 10, 2023.
Ques. What is the duration for the CS Executive Programme?
Ans. CS Executive is offered for the duration of 9 months.
Ques. Is the ICSI exam difficult?
Ans. Yes, the ICSI exam is one of the toughest exams in the Commerce stream. Regular hardwork and discipline will lead to successful completion of the course.
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