ICSI CS Dec 2025: CS Executive & Professional Programme Examination Important Guidelines

ICSI will commence the ICSI CS December 2025 examination for CS Executive, CS Professional exam on December 22, 2025. Candidates will be able to download the ICSI admit card Dec 2025 online when released. Candidates appearing for the exam must check the important exam day guidelines to appear in offline mode.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has released the exam day guidelines for the candidates appearing for the December 2025 session's CS Executive & Professional Programme examination. The ICSI CS exam for Executive & Professional Programme Dec session is scheduled to be held from December 22 to December 29, 2025, in offline mode. Candidates appearing for the December session must adhere to the exam day guidelines to avoid any hassle on the day of the examination. Authorities have released the CS Executive & Professional Programme- exam day guidelines. Read this complete article to know the documents required and the centre guidelines.  

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Part A- CS Executive & Professional Programme Examination - General Instructions 

Candidates must ensure to follow the below instructiosn to appear for CS Executive, Professional examination December 2025:

ICSI CS Admit Card 2025: Verification Checklist

After downloading the CS Executive/Professional admit card from icsi.edu, candidates must verify the following details:

• Full Name of Candidate
• Photograph and Signature
• Registration Number
• Stage and Module(s) Enrolled
• Examination Centre Name & Address
• Medium of Examination
• Dates and Timings of Exam
• Elective Subject (for Professional Programme – Old & New Syllabus)
• Paper-wise Exemption Details

Note: In case of discrepancies, immediately raise a ticket on the official ICSI support portal: http://support.icsi.edu

Mandatory Documents on Exam Day

On the day of the exam, candidates must carry:

• ICSI Admit Card (printed copy)
• Student Identity Card, duly attested by authorised ICSI officials

If the identity card or admit card is missing a photo/signature, candidates must affix a photograph and get it attested by a Gazetted Officer/Principal of a recognised school/Manager of a Nationalised Bank. Alternatively, valid Government ID proofs like Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card, Aadhaar, or Voter ID are acceptable.

Reporting Time and Entry Protocol

• Reach the exam centre well in advance to locate your room and seat.
• Entry is allowed 60 minutes before the exam begins.
• No entry after the first 60 minutes of exam start.
• Candidates must occupy only their allotted seats.
• Roll number and hall number will be displayed on the centre’s notice board.

Pre-Exam Requirements (New Syllabus Candidates)

Candidates under the 2022 New Syllabus must complete the pre-examination test for relevant modules. Non-compliance may result in disqualification during result processing.

Special Seating Arrangements

In case of medical reasons or emergencies requiring special seating:

• Submit a request to the Joint Secretary, Directorate of Examinations
• Include medical certificates or supporting documents
• No special arrangement will be allowed without prior approval from ICSI

Exemption Guidelines for CS Executive & Professional Exams

• Exemption is valid only if shown on the admit card and student login.
• Once cancelled by the student, exemption cannot be reinstated.
• If a candidate appears for a paper despite exemption, the exemption stands cancelled automatically.
• Exemptions based on the 60% criteria are interdependent—cancelling one may cancel all related exemptions.

Candidates are strongly advised to seek clarification via http://support.icsi.edu before appearing or cancelling exempted papers.

Exam Language Medium

For candidates opting for Hindi Medium, English question papers with Hindi translations will be provided. Candidates must darken the ‘Hindi’ option on the answer sheet properly.

 Applicable for:

• Securities Laws and Capital Markets
• Economic, Business, and Commercial Laws (Executive Programme – Module II)

Prohibited Items in the Exam Hall

Candidates must NOT carry:

• Books, Notes, Chits
• Mobile Phones, Smartwatches, Bluetooth Devices
• Scientific or Programmable Calculators
• Electronic Gadgets of any kind

Violation of these rules will be treated as unfair means and may lead to strict disciplinary action.

Answer Writing and Stationery Guidelines

• Only blue/black ballpoint pens are allowed.
• Use a 12-digit basic calculator (battery-operated, noiseless, cordless, non-scientific).
• Clearly label rough work as “ROUGH WORK TO QUESTION NO. …” and score off properly.
• Write answers neatly, quoting relevant Acts/Rules/Case Laws where applicable.
• Write each new question on a fresh page and maintain margin lines.
• Do NOT write anything on the question paper except your roll number.

OMR Sheet & Barcode Instructions

• Paste the Roll Number Barcode Sticker from the attendance sheet onto the answer book.
• Fill roll number in words and figures and darken the OMR bubbles carefully.
• Candidates must sign attendance sheets daily after completing barcode placement.

During the Exam: Do's and Don'ts

• No candidate can leave:
• Within the first hour
• In the last 15 minutes
• Without submitting the answer book and signing the attendance sheet
• Follow question paper instructions strictly
• Attempt each question and sub-part sequentially
• Mark attempted question numbers (X) on the answer book cover sheet

Unfair Means Warning

Any attempt at:

• Copying
• Possessing unauthorised material
• Sharing questions on social media
• Communicating inside the hall

will result in immediate disciplinary action.

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Part B- Instructions for OMR-Based Examination- For Examinees of Executive Programme 

1. The following subjects will be held in OMR mode: 

2. Test takers will be provided with the OMR answer sheet and question paper booklet. On the OMR sheet candidates must darken appropriate circles with the following details with the blue/black ballpoint pen only: 

• 6 digit roll number 
• Question paper booklet number 
• Question paper booklet code 
• Subject code and 
• Exam centre code 

3. Question paper for the following subjects will be provided in English language only: 

4. Candidates must not open the seal of the question paper booklet before the specified time or until the invigilator asks to. 

5. In case of any discrepancy in the question paper such as a total number of pages or language issue, candidates must report to the invigilator immediately. 

6. Candidates must provide answers by darkening the appropriate option. Avoid darkening two options for 1 question, such responses will be marked the wrong answer. 

7. Candidates must not mark anything on the question paper booklet. 

8. Candidates will have no option to alter or change the OMR sheet once the option is darkened whether wrong or correct. Use of white/correction fluid, eraser, blade, etc. is not allowed on the OMR Answer Sheet. 

9. Candidates must be careful while answering as there is a negative marking for each wrong answer.  

10. Test takers must surrender the OMR answer sheet after each session. 

11. Candidates will be allowed to bring a clipboard on which nothing has to be written. 

NOTE: Infringement of any of these instructions shall render the candidates liable for disciplinary action which could lead to cancellation of results of the examination and/or studentship registration under the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 as in force.