| Details - ICSI 2021, Registration, Application Form, Admit Card, Result |
| Exams - CSEET 2021, ICSI CS Executive 2021, ICSI CS Professional 2021 |
ICSI 2021 – Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has postponed the ICSI CS exam 2021 for CS Foundation, CS Executive, and CS Professional course. CS Foundation, Executive and Professional program exams is conducting from August 10 to 20, 2021. Whereas, CSEET 2021 July session exam was conducted on July 10, 2021.
In order to become a Company Secretariat, you have to clear CS Executive Entrance Test, then CS Executive, and then the CS Professional exam. Get here complete details and the latest news on ICSI 2021 including exam date, registration, application form, admit card, result, exam pattern, syllabus, and more.
ICSI 2021
Latest – The candidates can change the exam centre for June 2021 examination from 10-12 June, 2021. ICSI has re-opened the login window to change the exam centre. Check the notice given below.
About ICSI: Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is the body that is responsible for developing and regulating the profession of Company Secretaries in India. It basically provides education to the enrolled candidates for the Company Secretaries (CS) Course. To enroll in the institute candidates have to register and qualify the CS executive Entrance Test (CSEET). Then the candidates have to pass 2 more levels which are CS Executive and CS Professional course. After finishing the CS course, candidates become a Company Secretariat.
ICSI 2021 Exam Date
Now here is the timeline for all the CS exams:
| CS Exam | Registration Last Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| CS Foundation 2021 | – | Complete revised schedule |
| CSEET 2021 July | 15 Jun 2021 | 10 Jul 2021 |
| CSEET 2021 May | 15 Apr 2021 | 8 May 2021 10 May 2021 (Re-test) Notification |
| CS Executive exam 2021 June | All Modules – 30 Nov 2020 Any one module – 31 Jan 2021 | Complete revised schedule |
| CS Executive exam 2021 Dec | All Modules – 31 May 2021 Anyone module – 31 Jul 2021 | To be announced |
| CS Professional exam 2021 June | All Modules – 30 Nov 2020 Anyone module – 31 Jan 2021 | Complete revised schedule |
| CS Professional exam 2021 Dec | All Modules – 31 May 2021 Anyone module – 31 Jul 2021 | To be announced |
ICSI 2021 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 2021 | 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 2021 | 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 2021 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 |
A student is required to complete the Executive and the Professional examination within the registration period. However, on payment of requisite fees the validity of the registration may be renewed / extended for further period subject to fulfilling the applicable guidelines.
ICSI 2021 Admit Card
The admit card for the ICSI 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 2021 Result
Institute of Company Secretaries of India releases the result for CSEET, executive and professional. The result is announced online, on icsi.examresults.net and icsi.edu. 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 exam@icsi.edu. 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 |
Earlier, CS Foundation was the entry-level programme of ICSI CS course. However, in 2020, ICSI made a big change and replaced the entire foundation programme with CSEET.
Existing Foundation Programme Students shall be allowed to appear in the Foundation Programme Examinations till the expiry of the validity of their registrations. New registrations for the CS Foundation programs have been discontinued.
ICSI 2021 CS Programme Structure
To simplify the entire programme structure of ICSI CS 2021, let us imagine ICSI to be a college.
1st step- CSEET 2021: You take admission here by clearing CSEET.
2nd step – CS Executive 2021: 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 2021: 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 2021
Let take a look at the first level of ICSI 2021 CS course. This is CSEET. The exam that you have to clear to enroll in ICSI for CS programme.
CSEET 2021 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility for CSEET 2021 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 2021.
- 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 2021
There are 2 parts of CSEET 2020 – A) CBT B) Viva – voce
A) Pattern of CSEET 2021 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 2021 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
Total scores of CSEET 2020 = CBT + Viva-voce (170 + 30 = 200 marks)
CSEET 2021 Cutoff Marks
The candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks to pass CSEET 2021. 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 2021 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 2021?
It is the entrance exam by qualifying which you can take admission in ICSI CS programme 2021. 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 2021
After appearing for CSEET 2021, 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 2021 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have qualified CSEET 2021.
- 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 |
| Download old syllabus PDF | Download new syllabus PDF |
CS Executive 2021 Cutoff Marks
The following marks is needed in CS Executive 2021 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 2021?
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.
Check the video below to get a guide on how to prepare for the CS Executive 2021 exam:
ICSI CS Professional Programme 2021
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 2021 Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have qualified CS Executive 2021.
- 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) |
| Download old syllabus PDF | Download new syllabus PDF |
CS Professional 2021 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 2021?
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 2021 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 2021 FAQs
Yes. New admissions to Foundation Programme will be discontinued after introduction of new regulations and the CSEET shall be introduced as a qualifying test for registration to Executive Programme. However, the existing students will be allowed to appear in the Foundation Programme Examinations till expiry of the validity period of their registrations which is three years from the month of their registration.
No. The Graduates / Post Graduates will have to qualify the CSEET for seeking registration to Executive Programme.
Yes the following 3 kinds of students are exempted from CSEET:
1. Company Secretaries Foundation Programme passed students
2. ICAI (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) Final Course passed students.
3. ICMAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) Final Course passed students.
It depends from person to person. Some say that CS is easier than CA. But some say otherwise.
Yes it is called CS Executive Entrance Test.
Clear entrance test CSEET and the clear 2 stages – CS Executive and CS Professional.
CS can be done after 10+2, UG and PG level of education. Thus yes you can do CS after B.Com too.
Official website: icsi.edu.