CS Course Eligibility, Duration & Fees After 12th & Graduation
Published on: March 24, 2025
The Company Secretary (CS) course is a professional degree course offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
The programme typically involves a multi-level examination framework, supplemented by practical training, to equip candidates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to navigate the complexities of a corporate environment.
COMPANY SECRETARY COURSE ELIGIBILITY AFTER 12TH
To be eligible for the CS course, a candidate needs to pass Class 12 as a minimum qualification. Generally, there are three stages in becoming a CS, i.e. - CSEET, Executive Level, and Professional Level.
COMPANY SECRETARY COURSE ELIGIBILITY AFTER GRADUATION
The student who would like to join the Course after passing Graduation (except Fine Arts) must undergo two stages of the Company Secretaryship i.e. Executive Programme & Professional Programme
CS COURSE ELIGIBILITY – IN DETAIL
The eligibility criteria for the Company Secretary (CS) course are given below in detail:
CSEET
The Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test serves as the introductory platform
Eligibility: Open to those who have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) education.
CS Executive Course
Upon successful completion of the CSEET, candidates progress to the CS Executive programme, which provides an advanced exploration of corporate laws, accounting principles, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements.
Eligibility: Candidates must have cleared the CSEET or be graduates (except for fine arts graduates).
CS Professional Course
This advanced level of study is designed to prepare candidates for senior leadership positions within corporate organizations.
Eligibility: Candidates must have cleared the CS Executive course.
CS COURSE DURATION
For the students who would join the Course after a 10+2 pass or equivalent, it takes approximately 2.5 to 3 years to complete the course, contingent on your success in each exam stage.
For the students who would join the Course after passing the Graduation (except Fine Arts), it takes approximately 2 to 2.5 years to complete the course, depending on your success pace at each stage.
FEE APPLICABLE TO THE STUDENTS OF CS COURSE (W.e.f. 01.06.2024)
The CS Course Fees Structure is as follows:
