ICSI
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Form Date: 01 Nov - 15 Dec 2026 (Tentative)
Computer Based Test
Form Date: 01 Nov - 15 Dec 2026
ICSI Basic Information
- Application Fee:₹ 10,000
- Examination Modes:Computer Based Test
- Exam Conducting Body:Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
- Courses:FOUN COUR CS
- Streams:Law
ICSI 2027: Application Form, Exam Date & Admit Card
Updated On - October 11 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
ICSI 2027 — also known as the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) — is expected to release the application form for the 2027 session. The examination for Professional and Executive programmes is tentatively scheduled for May 2027. To become a Company Secretary, candidates must clear the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET), followed by the CS Executive exam, and finally the CS Professional exam. Read below to know more about ICSI 2027, including exam dates, registration, application form, admit card, result, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
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ICSI 2027 Latest Update as on 11 October 2026
Checked on 11 October 2026
ICSI has officially opened parts of the 2027 cycle for CSEET February 2027 and CS Executive June 2027, with the next confirmed milestone being the CSEET enrollment window opening on 16 November 2026; the Institute of Company Secretaries of India conducts the process.
ICSI 2027 is moving ahead with several confirmed dates from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India: CSEET February 2027 registration is open until 31 October 2026, the enrollment form window opens on 16 November 2026, and CS Executive June 2027 registration deadlines are fixed for 30 November 2026 (both modules) and 31 January 2027 (single module). The detailed June 2027 timetable has not been released yet and is only expected in February 2027 based on the current notice pattern. The official cycle is therefore active but incomplete, so students should apply within the confirmed windows and keep checking the official website, icsi.edu, for the next notification rather than relying on unverified dates. Any syllabus-related change remains at the feedback stage unless ICSI announces otherwise.
✓ Official
- CSEET February 2027 registration is officially open until 31 October 2026.
- CSEET February 2027 enrollment form window opens on 16 November 2026.
- CS Executive June 2027 registration for both modules closes on 30 November 2026.
- CS Executive June 2027 registration for single module closes on 31 January 2027.
- Stakeholders' feedback for an Exposure Draft of a proposed New Syllabus 2027 was invited in September 2026.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
- CSEET February 2027 registration expected to remain open until 31 October 2026, based on the official notice already issued.
- CSEET February 2027 enrollment form expected to begin on 16 November 2026, as officially announced.
- CS Executive June 2027 registration for both modules expected to close on 30 November 2026, as officially announced.
- CS Executive June 2027 single-module registration expected to close on 31 January 2027, as officially announced.
- The detailed timetable for the June 2027 session is expected in February 2027, but this date is not officially confirmed yet.
- If the new syllabus proposal progresses, further implementation-related notices may follow, but no such rollout has been officially announced yet.
Sources: ICSI Home · ICSI Latest Updates
Major Changes This Year
The official 2027 cycle has advanced with confirmed registration deadlines for CSEET February 2027 and CS Executive June 2027, while the detailed June 2027 timetable is still not officially released and is only expected in February 2027.
The only officially confirmed change so far is the continuation of the 2027 cycle with specific registration deadlines and an announced enrollment window for CSEET February 2027. No major change in exam pattern, eligibility, or application process has been officially announced yet in the provided source material. A proposed New Syllabus 2027 was under stakeholder feedback in September 2026, but that is not the same as an approved syllabus change. Any timetable release for the June 2027 session is still pending and is expected later, not confirmed today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest official update on ICSI 2027?
ICSI has confirmed registration and enrollment timelines for CSEET February 2027 and CS Executive June 2027, but the detailed June 2027 timetable is still awaited.
Who conducts ICSI 2027?
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducts the exam cycle.
Is the ICSI 2027 exam date officially announced?
Not yet for the full June 2027 timetable; only registration and enrollment deadlines are officially confirmed in the source material.
When does CSEET February 2027 enrollment open?
It is officially scheduled to open on 16 November 2026.
What is the last date for CS Executive June 2027 registration?
For both modules, the official closing date is 30 November 2026; for the single module, it is 31 January 2027.
Has ICSI announced a new syllabus for 2027?
Not as a confirmed implementation in the provided material; only stakeholder feedback on an Exposure Draft of a proposed New Syllabus 2027 was invited.
What should students do now for ICSI 2027?
Apply within the confirmed registration windows and monitor official notices for the June 2027 timetable and any syllabus-related update.
Latest Updates
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is expected to open the application form for ICSI CS exams for the 2027 session. The registration schedule for the upcoming session is expected to be announced by ICSI. Check the official website at icsi.edu for the latest updates.
ICSI 2027 Exam Date
Now here is the timeline for all the CS exams:
| CS Exam | Date |
|---|---|
| ICSI Result 2027 | Expected to be announced by ICSI after the 2027 examinations |
ICSI 2027 Registration
To be able to register with Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) the candidates have to start with registration.
To register for the CS courses, candidates have to follow the steps below:
- Visit the official website icsi.edu.
- Then take the cursor to the link that says “Online Services“.
- A dropdown menu shall open with options like “Register for CSEET“, “Register for CS Course” and “Student Executive Registration For CSEET Passed Information“.
- Select the appropriate option to start the registration.
Registration fees:
| CS Exam | Fee applicable |
|---|---|
| CSEET | ICSI Staff and Wards / Spouse of ICSI Staff: Rs. 750 SC / ST / Physically Handicapped / Serving / Retired Personnel of Defence Services and Paramilitary Forces / students from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh: Rs. 500 Wards and Widows of Martyrs and Defence Service Personnel with Permanent Disability / ICLS Officers/ Officers & Staff of MCA and affiliated offices (NCLT, SFIO and CCI) / Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh: NIL Others: Rs. 1000 |
| ICSI CS Executive 2027 | CSEET passed: Rs. 10,600 CS Foundation passed: Rs. 10,600 ICAI Final passed: Rs. 15,600 ICMAI Final passed: Rs. 15,600 |
| CS Professional | Registration fee: Rs.12,000 Pre-exam fee: Rs. 1000 |
The following documents are needed for ICSI 2027 registration:
| Document | Format | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of the candidate | jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf | 20 kb to 50 kb |
| Signature of the candidate | jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf | 10 kb to 20 kb |
| DOB Certificate (10th pass certificate) | jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf | Max 2 MB |
| Qualification Certificate (12th Marksheet or Certificate / CSEET Pass Certificate) | jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf | Max 2 MB |
| Category certificate (Other than general) | jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf | Max 2 MB |
| Identity proof(Aadhaar Card/Passport/Voter ID /Pan Card/Driving License/Ration Card) | jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf | Max 2 MB |
ICSI 2027 Admit Card
The admit card for the ICSI 2027 exams are issued online to the candidates. The notification regarding the release of the admit card is made available on the official website icsi.edu. The admit card can be downloaded using the 17-digit Registration Number.The admit card has the allotted exam centres for the candidates with complete address. Important exam related instructions and schedule of the papers are also issued with it.
ICSI 2027 Result
ICSI releases the result for CSEET, CS Executive, and CS Professional examinations online after each session. To check the ICSI CS result, candidates need their roll number and registration number. Along with the result, ICSI also publishes a merit list and details of the top three rank holders. The 2027 result is expected to be announced by ICSI after the conclusion of the 2027 examinations.
After the declaration of the result, candidates will also have the provision to obtain “Verification of Marks” of any subjects within 30 days from the CS result has been declared.
Also, CS Professional Result-cum-marks statement copy is dispatched via post to the candidates after the declaration of the result. If candidates do not receive it within 30 days after the announcement of the result, then they may contact at [email protected]. Also, while mailing to the concerned authorities candidates are advised to mention their Roll Number, Application Number, Name, and other crucial details in the E-mail.
How To Become a Company Secretariat?
The whole journey of becoming a CS has 3 stages. Candidates get multiple chances to take these exams. The stages and number of times ICSI CS exams are held is as follows:
| CS programme level | Frequency |
|---|---|
| 1st Stage – Enter Executive programme by qualifying CSEET | It is held 4 times a year, in – January – May – July – November |
| 2nd Stage – Pass the CS Executive exam to move to CS professional level. | It is held 2 times a year, in – June – December |
| 3rd Stage – Pass the CS professional exam to complete the ICSI CS course. | It is held 2 times a year, in – June – December |
ICSI 2027 CS Programme Structure
To simplify the entire programme structure of ICSI CS 2027, let us imagine ICSI to be a college.
1st step – CSEET: You take admission here by clearing CSEET.
2nd step – CS Executive: After admission, you register for the executive programme. This programme has 8 papers. After completing the CS Executive syllabus, you sit for the CS Executive exam. Passing it moves you to the final stage.
3rd step – CS Professional: The final stage is the CS Professional programme, which has 9 papers. After completing the preparation and the CS Professional syllabus, candidates sit for the CS Professional exam. Clearing it makes you eligible to become a Company Secretary.
ICSI CSEET 2027
Let us take a look at the first level of the ICSI CS course for the 2027 session. This is CSEET — the exam you must clear to enrol in the ICSI CS programme.
CSEET Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for CSEET are:
- Candidates must be 10+2 passed / appearing or must have a qualification equivalent to 10+2.
- All Graduates/ Post Graduates are also eligible
- Exemption 1: Students who have passed the final examination of ICAI and/or ICMAI do not have to appear for CSEET. Such students must pay an exemption fee at the time of registering for the CS Executive Programme.
- Exemption 2: Students who have passed the CS Foundation programme are exempted from CSEET and pay no exemption fee.
Exam Pattern of CSEET
CSEET has 2 parts — A) CBT and B) Viva-voce.
A) Pattern of CSEET CBT:
- Mode: The test is a computer based test
- Time: The test is of 120 Minutes.
- Subjects in the test: There are 4 subjects in the test
- Total marks: The total marks of the test is 170 marks
- Type of questions: Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions with one option correct
- Marking scheme: 1 and 2 marks in each question. There is no negative marking.
The CBT shall have MCQs based on audio clips, video clips, and descriptive questions.
The distribution of marks in the subjects is given in the table below:
| Subject | Questions | 1 marks + 2 marks ques | Total marks |
| Business Communication | 35 | 20 + 15 | 50 |
| Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning | 35 | 20 + 15 | 50 |
| Economic and Business Environment | 35 | 20 + 15 | 50 |
| Current Affairs | 15 | 10 + 5 | 20 |
| Total | 120 | – | 170 |
B) Pattern of CSEET Viva-voce:
- Viva based on: It is based on Presentation and Communication Skills
- Marks: The viva-voce is of a total 30 marks
- Conducted when: simultaneously with or immediately after the MCQ based CBT through online mode using artificial intelligence (AI) or through recoded videos at the designated test centers.
- Duration: 15 minutes
CSEET 2023 Cutoff Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to pass CSEET. The qualifying marks are given below:
- Candidates have to get 45% marks in each paper for the CBT.
- In aggregate (CBT + viva-voce) the candidates have to get a total of 50% marks.
CSEET Syllabus
- Paper 1: Business Communication (50 marks)
- Paper 2: Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning (50 marks)
- Paper 3: Economic and Business Environment (50 marks)
- Paper 4: Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills (Viva Voce) (50 marks)
How to Prepare for CSEET?
It is the entrance exam by qualifying which you can take admission in ICSI CS programme 2027. Here is how to prepare for it:
- You need to get hold of the study materials.
- Please practice the mock tests available by ICSI at icsi.edu.
- Understand the exam pattern and know the syllabus.
- Make a proper routine to follow every day.
You can check the video below to know how to crack CS Executive Entrance Test by ICSI
ICSI CS Executive Programme 2027
After clearing CSEET, qualified candidates must register for the CS Executive course. This programme has 8 papers. Once you complete the CS Executive syllabus, you sit for the CS Executive exam and, on passing, move to the CS Professional stage.
CS Executive Programme Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have qualified CSEET 2023.
- Students registered under Syllabus 2017 (including those switched over to Syllabus 2017 from earlier syllabus) and onwards shall be required to successfully complete Pre-Examination Test before seeking enrollment to Executive and Professional Programme Examinations.
CS Executive Programme Syllabus (New and Old):
| Old syllabus | New Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Module 1 |
| Company Law | Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws |
| Cost and Management Accounting | Company Law |
| Economic and Commercial Laws | Setting up of Business Entities and Closure |
| Tax Laws and Practice | Tax Laws |
| Module 2 | Module 2 |
| Company Accounts and Auditing Practices | Corporate & Management Accounting |
| Capital Markets and Securities Laws | Securities Laws & Capital Markets |
| Industrial, Labour, and General Laws | Economic, Business and Commercial Laws |
| — | Financial and Strategic Management |
CS Executive 2023 Cutoff Marks
The following marks are needed in the CS Executive exam to pass it:
For all modules:
- A minimum of 40% marks in each of the papers is needed and 50% marks are needed in aggregate.
For anyone module:
- A minimum of 40% marks in each of the papers is needed and 50% marks are needed in aggregate.
How to Prepare for CS Executive?
As per the experts, the most important part of the CS Executive preparation is the revision. The candidates have to do revision daily.
- Revise the topics studied within 24 hours.
- Make a timetable, dedicate CS executive preparation for 12 to 16 hours per day.
- Complete the syllabus well before the exam. Then in the rest of the time only you should revise each of the topics.
ICSI CS Professional Programme 2027
This is the final stage of the CS programme. The candidates who pass the CS Executive exam can prepare for the CS Professional course. This programme has 9 papers. On completing the preparation and the CS professional syllabus, candidates have to give the CS professional exam.
CS Professional Programme Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have qualified CS Executive 2023.
- Students registered under Syllabus 2017 (including those switched over to Syllabus 2017 from earlier syllabus) and onwards shall be required to successfully complete Pre-Examination Test before seeking enrollment to Executive and Professional Programme Examinations
CS Professional Programme Syllabus (New and Old):
| Old syllabus | New Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | Module 1 |
| Advanced Company Law and Practice | Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics |
| Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence | Advanced Tax Laws |
| Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency | Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances |
| Module 2 | Module 2 |
| Information Technology and Systems Audit | Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence |
| Financial, Treasury and Forex Management | Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up |
| Ethics, Governance and Sustainability | Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-Compliances & Remedies |
| Module 3 | Module 3 |
| Advanced Tax Laws and Practice | Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges |
| Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings | Multidisciplinary Case Studies (The examination for this paper will be open-book examination) |
| Electives 1 out of below 5 subjects 1. Banking Law and Practice 2. Capital, Commodity and Money Market 3. Insurance Law and Practice 4. Intellectual Property Rights – Law and Practice 5. International Business-Laws and Practices | Electives 1 paper out of below 8 papers 1. Banking – Law & Practice 2. Insurance– Law & Practice 3. Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices 4. Forensic Audit 5. Direct Tax Law & Practice 6. Labour Laws & Practice 7. Valuations & Business Modelling 8. Insolvency – Law and Practice (The examination for this paper will be open-book examination) |
CS Professional 2023 Cutoff Marks
For all modules:
- A minimum of 40% marks in each of the papers is needed and 50% marks are needed in aggregate.
For anyone module:
- A minimum of 40% marks in each of the papers is needed and 50% marks are needed in aggregate.
How to Prepare for CS Professional?
Like the CS Executive programme, the students have to focus on revision in the CS professional programme too.
- Focus on completing the syllabus as soon as possible
- In the rest of the time make a proper timetable for revision.
- Keep topic wise target. Make sure to complete those targets
Check the video below to get the best study plan for CS Professional exams:
Students can get many preparation resources for CSEET, CS Executive, and CS Prefessional by ICSI on their official website. There is an “academic portal” on the ICSI website that hosts the following:
- Syllabus
- Video lectures
- ICSI – Publication
- Subjectwise Monthly Updates
- Guideline Answers
There is also an E-learning portal that allows the candidates and the CS trainers to come together and prepare or the CS course.
Company Secretaries
A Company Secretary being multi-disciplinary professional renders services in the following areas:
Corporate Governance Legal and Secretarial Services:
- Corporate Governance Services
- Corporate Secretarial Services
- Secretarial/Compliance Audit and Certification Services
Corporate Laws Advisory and Representation Services :
- Corporate Laws Advisory Services
- Representation Services
- Arbitration and Conciliation Services.
Financial Market Services :
- Public Issue, Listing and Securities Management
- Banking Services
- Takeover Code, Insider Trading.
- Securities Compliance and Certification Services
- Finance and Accounting Services
- Taxation Services
- International Trade and WTO Services
Management Services :
- General/Strategic Management
- Corporate Communication and Public Relations
- Human Resources Management
- Information Technology.
ICSI 2027 Highlight
Candidates can check the basic information of the ICSI 2027 entrance exam from the given below table:
Exam Name | CS Foundation, CSEET, CS Executive, CS Professional |
|---|---|
Conducting Body | Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
Level | National Level |
UPCET Official website | |
Exam Mode | Online |
Exam Purpose | To offer in becoming company secretary |
ICSI Important Dates
| Title | Dates |
|---|---|
| Form Date | 01 Nov - 15 Dec 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | 15 May, 16 May 2027 |
Institute of Company Secretaries of India Exam Pattern
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
01 Nov 2026
Form End Date:
15 Dec 2026
The forms will open on 01 Nov 2026
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Examination Date (Online):
15 May 2027, 16 May 2027
Application Fees:
₹ 10,000
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