CS Courses

Company Secretary (CS)

Build a Career in Corporate Law, Compliance & Governance

Qualify with ICSI’s CS credential and become a Key Managerial Personnel in any company.

ICSI Regulated

Online/Offline Classes

3 Levels: CSEET, Exec, Professional

Direct Exposure to Top Management

High Growth & Salary Potential

Opportunity for Independent Practice

About CS

The Company Secretary (CS) course is one of the most prestigious professional qualifications in India, designed for individuals who aspire to build a career in corporate law, compliance, governance, and strategic management. Conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), the CS program prepares professionals to take up key managerial and advisory roles in companies across sectors.

CS professionals are actively involved in corporate decision-making processes, including negotiations, regulatory coordination, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution — making them indispensable Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) in any organisation.

For those preparing for this journey, structured CS coaching in Mumbai can provide expert faculty guidance and a well-planned path across all three levels.

Why CS?

Career Opportunities After CS

  • Perfect Combination of Law and Business
  • High Growth and Salary Potential
  • Direct Exposure to Top Management
  • Opportunity for Independent Practice
  • Strong Future Demand and Relevance
  • Professional Respect and Recognition
  • KMP Position in Any Company
  • Company Secretary
  • Compliance Officer
  • Corporate Governance Advisor
  • Legal & Secretarial Consultant
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor
  • Corporate Restructuring Consultant
  • Governance, Risk & ESG Consultant
  • Independent Practicing CS

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CS Course Structure

CSEET

Particulars Requirements
Qualification Clear Class 12th
Exemptions Graduates, postgraduates, ICAI/ICAI-CMA are exempted from CSEET

CSEET

Category Amount
Registration fees (Including Student Induction and Online Classes) INR 7,500
Examination Fees INR 1,500
SC/ST 50% concession
Physically handicapped 50% concession
ICSI Staff and ward/spouse of ICSI staff 75% concession
Examination Session Registration Period
June Session 1st October – 31st January
October Session 1st February – 31st May
February Session 1st June – 30th September

CSEET

Features Details
Mode of Exam Computer-based exam conducted online from home. Students need to attempt all 4 papers.
Papers 4
Exam Period 3 times a year – Feb, June and October
Exam Pattern 100% Objective, No Negative Marks

CSEET

Papers Subjects
Paper 1 Business Communication
Paper 2 Fundamentals of Accounting
Paper 3 Economic and Business Environment
Paper 4 Business Law and Management

CS EXECUTIVE

Features Requirements
Cleared CSEET The candidate should have cleared the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET).
Graduates/Postgraduates Candidates who are graduates or postgraduates in any discipline (excluding Fine Arts) are also eligible to register directly for the CS Executive Examination.

CS EXECUTIVE

Fee components Fees
CSEET Route Registration Fee INR 18,400
Registration Validity 5 years
Direct entry Registration Fee INR 23,400
Exam Fee INR 1,500 per module

CS EXECUTIVE

Particulars Details
Mode of Exam The written exam is conducted offline at ICSI-approved centers. Students need to attempt at least one module.
Papers 7
Exam Period Two times – June and December
Exam Pattern 100% Descriptive
Pass Criteria Minimum of 40% in each paper and an aggregate of 50%

CS EXECUTIVE

Modules Subjects
Module 1 Paper 1 – Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws
Paper 2 – Company Law & Practice
Paper 3 – Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws
Paper 4 – Corporate Accounting & Financial Management
Module 2 Paper 5 – Capital Market & Securities Laws
Paper 6 – Economic, Commercial & Intellectual Property Laws
Paper 7 – Tax Laws and Practice

CS PROFESSIONAL

Feature Eligibility
Cleared CSEET & CS Executive The candidate should have cleared the CSEET and CS Executive exams.

CS PROFESSIONAL

Component Fees
ICSI Registration Fee INR 20,000
ICSI Exam Fee INR 1,800 per module

CS PROFESSIONAL

Components Details
Mode of Exam Offline
Exam Period Twice a year, in June and December.
Exam Pattern 100% Descriptive
Pass Criteria Minimum of 40% in each paper and an aggregate of 50%

CS PROFESSIONAL

CS Professional Syllabus 2025

Paper Number Subjects
1 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice
Part I: Governance and Sustainability
Part II: Risk Management
Part III: Environment & Sustainability Reporting
2 Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
Part I: Drafting and Conveyancing
Part II: Pleadings and Appearances
3 Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence
Part I: Compliance Management
Part II: Audit & Due Diligence
4 Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers)
5 Strategic Management & Corporate Finance
Part I: Strategic Management
Part II: Corporate Finance
6 Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency
Part I: Corporate Restructuring
Part II: Valuation
Part III: Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up
7 Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers)

CS Professional Syllabus Elective Subjects

Electives: 1

Paper Number Electives
4.1 CSR & Social Governance
Part I: Corporate Social Responsibility
Part II: Social Governance
4.2 Internal and Forensic Audit
Part I: Internal Audit
Part II: Forensic Audit
4.3 Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
4.4 Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security: Laws & Practice
4.5 Advanced Direct Tax Laws & Practice

Electives: 2

Paper Number Electives
7.1 Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
Part I: Arbitration & Conciliation
Part II: Mediation
7.2 Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning
Part I: Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Part II: Corporate Tax Planning
7.3 Labour Laws & Practice
7.4 Banking & Insurance: Laws & Practice
Part I: Banking Laws
Part II: Insurance Laws
7.5 Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice

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