Company Secretary

• 1. Clear 3 stages:

     • CS Foundation  (After 12th)

     • CS Executive  (After Foundation)

     • CS Professional  (Final stage)

  2. Complete 15-month training  (After Executive).

  Best Colleges (for B.Com/BBA + CS)

  Since CS is a professional course, you can pair it with a degree. Top colleges include:

  • Delhi University (DU): SRCC, LSR, Hansraj

  • Mumbai University: NM College, Sydenham

  • Others: Loyola (Chennai), Christ (Bangalore), St. Xavier's (Kolkata)

Yes, as per the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020, you need to complete a 21-month internship after passing your CS executive exam. If you are doing a full-time job, that will not help you in this field. The internship is to be done in the field of CS only, and the job you are currently pursuing may not be in the same field. Another thing is, you will not get any certificate of internship from your current organisation where you are working, but you need to have it to show ICSI. So if you have passed your executive paper, I suggest you take a break from your job and go for the internship first. 

The eligibility criteria for Company Secretary (CS) course are given below in detail:

1. Foundation Level:

• You must have passed Class 12 from any stream (Arts, Commerce, or Science), from a recognised board. 
• There is no speciic demand for subjects or age limits. 

2. Executive Level:

• You must have completed your graduation in any field (except Fine Arts).
• Graduates can directly join the Executive level without taking the Foundation level.

3. Professional Level:

• You must pass the Executive level to register for the Professional level.
• To begin the course, you must register with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

Hi, There is no specific limit on the number of attempts you can make for each level of the Company Secretary (CS) course. You can appear for the exams as many times as needed until you pass. However, you must complete the course within a certain time frame set by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

The subjects are covered in the CS course include:

 I hope this answer is helpful!

ICSI conducts CS Executive, CS Professional exam for a duration of three hours for each subjects. ICSI CS June 2026 will be held from 9 AM to 12.15 PM. Candidates will get 15 minutes for reading the question paper. ICSI conducts December session examination from 2 PM to 5.15 PM.

To download ICSI CS admit card 2025, students must enter below details:

• Application number
• Date of birth

On release of ICSI CS hall ticket, link to download the admit card will be updated. The link will display the login page, on which candidates must enter details.

'To become a Company Secretary (CS), an internship of 15 months is mandatory, regulated by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). The internship is split into two parts: 8 months under a practicing CS or company, and 7 months in a corporate environment like a bank. 'For banking professionals, the internship can be aligned with their job, as banks deal with compliance and corporate governance. Candidates must complete the Professional Program and register for the training to be eligible. It's recommended to confirm specific provisions with ICSI when combining CS studies with banking work.

To apply for a Distance B.Com from IGNOU, one needs to visit the official IGNOU website and register by creating an account. After this registration, fill out the online application form and choose the B.Com program. You have to upload the documents that are required, like your academic certificates, photograph, and signature. Then you have to pay the application fee online through the options available. Once you have submitted your application, make sure you take a printout of the confirmation page. Please ensure that you check for admission deadlines and eligibility before submitting your application.