ICSI
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Computer Based Test
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 2023: Application form, Admit Card, Exam date, How to Check Scorecard?
Updated On - October 19 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
ICSI 2023 also known as the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will be release the application form. The examination for Professional and Executive programmes was held in December 2023. In order to become a Company Secretariat, you have to clear CS Executive Entrance Test, then CS Executive, and then CS Professional exam. Read below to know more about ICSI 2023 including exam date, registration, application form, admit card, result, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
Latest Updates
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has allowed students to enroll for ICSI CS exams in December 2023 with a late fee. You can still apply until tomorrow, which is October 19th.
ICSI 2023 Exam Date
Now here is the timeline for all the CS exams:
| CS Exam | Date |
|---|---|
| ICSI Result 2023 | 25 February 2023 |
ICSI 2023 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 2023 | 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 2023 | 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 2023 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 2023 Admit Card
The admit card for the ICSI 2023 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 2023 Result
Institute of Company Secretaries of India releases the result for CSEET 2023, executive and professional. The result is announced online. To check ICSI CS result, roll number and registration number are needed. Along with the result, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) also releases a merit list and details of the top 3 rank holders.
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 2023 CS Programme Structure
To simplify the entire programme structure of ICSI CS 2023, let us imagine ICSI to be a college.
1st step- CSEET 2023: You take admission here by clearing CSEET.
2nd step – CS Executive 2023: After admission, you register for the executive programme. This programme has 8 papers. After completing the syllabus of CS executive, you give the CS Executive exam. On passing the exam you move to the final stage.
3rd step – CS Professional 2023: The final stage is the CS professional programme. This programme has 9 papers. On completing the preparation and the CS professional syllabus, candidates have to give the CS professional exam. You complete the CS professional exam, and you become eligible to be a Company Secretariat.
ICSI CSEET 2023
Let take a look at the first level of ICSI 2023 CS course. This is CSEET 2023. The exam that you have to clear to enroll in ICSI for CS programme.
CSEET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility for CSEET 2023 is:
- 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 have to pay an exemption fee at the time of registration form the CS Executive Programme 2023.
- Exemption 2: Students who have passed the CS Foundation programme are exempted from CSEET and they have to pay no exemption fee.
Exam Pattern of CSEET 2023
There are 2 parts of CSEET 2023 – A) CBT B) Viva – voce
A) Pattern of CSEET 2023 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 2023 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
The candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks to pass CSEET 2022. The same is 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 2023 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 2023?
It is the entrance exam by qualifying which you can take admission in ICSI CS programme 2023. 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 2023
After appearing for CSEET 2023, the qualified candidates have to register for the CS Executive course. This programme has 8 papers. After completing the syllabus of CS executive, you give the CS Executive exam.
CS Executive Programme 2023 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 is needed in CS Executive 2023 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 2023?
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 2023
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 2023 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 2023?
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 2023 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 2023 Highlight
Candidates can check the basic information of the ICSI 2023 entrance exam from the given below table:
Exam Name | CS Foundation, CSEET 2023, 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 2023 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | 15 May, 16 May 2023 |
Institute of Company Secretaries of India Exam Pattern
Frequently Asked Questions
Form Start Date:
01 Nov 2023
Form End Date:
15 Dec 2023
The last date to submit the form was on 15 Dec 2023
Browse Other ExamsExamination Date (Online):
15 May 2023, 16 May 2023
Application Fees:
₹ 10,000
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