Company Secretary

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.

If you want to do Company Secretary (CS) with BBA LLB and are looking for a college that is not too stringent, then you should look at private universities or colleges. Like- Modern School of Law, Amity University, or Sharda University. These institutions can be good options as they have flexible timetables and supportive staff. You can also find colleges locally that can accommodate your CS studies.

CA's typically have a higher earning potential because of their role in auditing, financial management, and taxation. But CS professionals can also earn pretty much good specially in big corporations with complex compliance needs.