CS Course Fee Structure 2025: CSEET, Executive, and Professional Programs

The Company Secretary course is offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)

The candidate who would like to join the Course after a 10+2 pass or equivalent has to undergo three stages to pursue the Company Secretaries Course i.e. Foundation Programme, Executive Programme & Professional Programme

The candidate who would like to join the Course after passing the Graduation has to undergo two stages of the Company Secretaryship i.e.  Executive Programme & Professional Programme

The examination is conducted twice a year in June and December

A candidate is declared to have passed the Foundation / Executive / Professional examination, if he/she secures at one sitting a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects.

COMPANY SECRETARY COURSE FEE

SCHEDULE OF FEE APPLICABLE TO THE STUDENTS OF CS COURSE (W.e.f. 01.06.2024)

The CS Course Fees Structure is as follows:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CS COURSE?

Online registration process for the Foundation Programme

The student registration process can be done online as follows:

1.  Go to the official ICSI website and click the online services button 
2. Go to the Students tab and click on Student Registration
3. Click on the checklist of documents as applicable to you on the basis of your qualification
4. Click on ‘Proceed to Registration’
5. Select the Course type as the Foundation stage
6. Complete the registration form
7. Click on the ‘Make Payment’ option. Payment can be made by credit/ debit card/ net banking or through the bank challan system
8. You will receive a username & password within 24 hours of payment

9. Upload the documents at the link sent to your mail 

    

Documents Required: -

• Photograph of the candidate
• Signature of the candidate
• Proof of DOB (10^th Certificate)
•  Qualification Certificate
• Category Certificate (other than General)
• Identity Proof

Online registration process for the Executive Programme

The process is similar to the Foundation program. 

1.  Go to the official ICSI website and click the online services button 
2. Go to the Students tab and click on Student Registration
3. Click on the checklist of documents as applicable to you based on your qualification
4. Click on ‘Proceed to Registration’
5. Select the Course type as Executive stage
6. Complete the registration form
7. Click on the ‘Make Payment’ option. Payment can be made by credit/ debit card/ net banking or through the bank challan system
8. You will receive a username & password within 24 hours of payment
9. Upload the documents at the link sent to your mail 

Documents Required: -

• Photograph of the candidate
• Signature of the candidate
• Proof of DOB (10^th Certificate)
• Roll number (if appearing in Final year of Graduation)
•  Qualification Certificate
• Category Certificate (other than General)
• Identity Proof

Online registration process for the Professional Programme

1. Login to Online Services at www.icsi.edu
2. Click Student and then select My Account
3. Click Professional Registration under the “Payment Request” option
4. Upload pass mark sheet of both modules of the Executive Programme
5. Make Payment of Rs 12,000/- through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking
6. After submission of fees download your Professional Registration Letter & Identity Card under the “other” option

ONLINE EXAMINATION ENROLMENT PROCESS

1. Login to Online Services at www.icsi.edu
2. Click Student and then select My Account
3. Click Examination Enrolment & then click on Submit Examination Form
4. Select the Centre, Medium & Module
5. Verify the details
6. Proceed for Payment
7. An acknowledgment would be generated on successful payment
8. After successful submission of the examination form, students may check the preliminary enrolment status at  www.icsi.edu

FAQs

• How much time does it take to become a CS?

If a student can clear all the exams in one attempt, it will take around 3 years for him/her to get the CS degree.

• Is there any caste-based reservation in the CS course?

No. ICSI does not restrict entry, as there is no concept of limited seats. This course provides every student with an equal opportunity to participate, and the qualification is offered to them purely based on clearing exams. However, it must be noted that a 50% Fee concession is provided to SC/ST students to support backward sections of society. Other fee concession details are discussed above.

• What is the age limit to pursue the CS course?

Candidates must be over 17 years old before the CS Executive exam, as per the eligibility criteria prescribed by ICSI. However, there is no maximum age limit for applying to the CS programme.

It must be noted that a person is eligible for the Associate Membership of the Institute only after attaining 21 years of age.

• If a student clears the CS exam in India, can he/she take up a job abroad as a Company Secretary?

The ICSI has an MoU with The Chartered Governance Institute (CGI). (Formerly known as ICSA) to grant membership to Indian Company Secretaries. Under the MoU, one has to be an Associate of the ICSI for 2 years to be eligible to pursue CGI membership. CGI has better recognition across the globe than ICSI.