CS Course
CAREER AS A COMPANY SECRETARY
“The Institute of Company Secretaries of India” (ICSI) is a premier National Professional body established by Act of Parliament to develop and regulate the Profession of Company Secretaries.
ICSI imparts training in Company Secretary ship by Distance Learning (by correspondence) enabling students to qualify as Company Secretaries. The Institute provides “Course Material” for all the subjects at the time of Registration. There is also provision for Optional Oral Coaching classes.
Career as a Company Secretary is not only prestigious and financially rewarding but also carries with it a high level of job satisfaction.
Stages to become a Company Secretary
Cut off dates for admission to CS course :
For Foundation Programme |
31st March for appearing in December Examination in the same year |
30th September for June Examination next year |
For Executive Programme |
28th February for December Exams in the same year |
31st August for June Exam next year |
CS Prospectus can be obtained from any of the offices of the Institute across India and
Cost of Prospectus for Foundation Programme : Rs. 200/- by cash payment while
Rs. 250/- by Post or courier
Cost of Prospectus for the Executive Programme : Rs. 300/- by cash payment while
Rs.350/- by Post or courier
Payment Option : The payment can be sent to the Headquarters by demand draft drawn in favour of ‘The Institute of Company Secretaries of India’ payable at New Delhi OR by cash across the counter from the Headquarters, Regional Offices & a few of the Chapters.
Fee Structure for CS Course
The fee for CS Foundation Programme is - Rs. 3600/-
for Executive Programme - Rs. 7000/- for Commerce Graduates while
- Rs. 7750/- for Non Commerce Students
ICSI offices across India
The ICSI has its Headquarters at ICSI House 22 Institutional Area Lodi Road New Delhi and Regional offices at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & New Delhi and 69 Chapters located in various cities in India.
ICSI has 66 Examination Centers scattered all over India including one overseas centre at Dubai.
Employment Prospects
A qualified company secretary has openings in Employment and as Practicing
Independent Professional
- Companies with a paid up share capital of Rs.2 crores or more are compulsorily required to appoint a whole time Company Secretary who is a Member of ICSI
- All companies seeking listing on Stock Exchange are required to appoint a whole time company secretary
- Membership of the Institute is recognized for appointment to superior posts and services under Central Government.
Self-Employment/Practising Company Secretaries
- After obtaining a ‘Certificate of Practice’ from the Institute, Members of the Institute can go in for Independent Practice.
- Every company having a paid-up share capital of Rs. Ten Lakhs or more but less than Rs. Five Crores is required to engage the services of a Secretary in Whole-Time Practice for issue of Compliance Certificate.
- Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, Practising Company Secretaries have been authorized to issue Certificate regarding compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in the Clause.
SUBJECTS FOR CS
There are 4 papers in CS Foundation Programme
- English and Business Communication
- Economics and Statistics
- Financial Accounting
- Elements of Business Laws and Management
There are 6 papers divided into 2 Modules in CS Executive Programme
Module I
- General and Commercial Laws
- Company Accounts, Cost and Management Accounting
- Tax Laws
Module II
- Company Law
- Economic and Labor Laws
- Securities Laws and Compliances
There are 8 papers divided into 4 Modules in CS Professional Programme
Module I
- Company Secretarial Practice
- Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings
Module II
- Financial, Treasury and Forex Management
- Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
Module III
- Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade
- Advanced Tax Laws and Practice
Module IV
- Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance Management
- Governance, Business Ethics and Sustainability