ICSI CS December 2025, Exam Date, Registration, Admit Card
Ca Narayan13 Jun, 2025
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ICSI CS 2025: The exam dates for ICSI CS in December 2025 have been officially declared. Candidates are encouraged to review the CS Executive and CS Professional exam dates under the new syllabus. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will commence the CS December 2025 exams on December 22, 2025, and they will continue until December 29, 2025. These dates are applicable for both CS Executive and CS Professional programmes.
Registered candidates must ensure that they complete the enrollment process within the prescribed deadline to avoid any last-minute issues. It is essential for candidates to be aware of their scheduled examination dates and adhere strictly to the guidelines provided by ICSI.
CS Exam 2025 Overview
Check the overview of the CS Exam 2025 in the table below:
| CS Exam 2025 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | ICSI Exam |
| Conducting Body | Institute of Company Secretaries of India |
| Exam Level | National level Stage 2- Executive Programme Examination Stage 3- Professional Programme Examination |
| Exam Frequency | twice a year (June & December) |
| Exam Mode | Center-based exam |
| Exam Duration | Three hours for each paper |
| Language | English |
| Exam Purpose | Training and Certifying Company Secretaries in India |
| Course Offered | CS |
| No. of Test Cities | 58 cities in India |
| Exam Helpdesk No. | 0120-6204999, 3314111 |
| Exam Website | www.icsi.edu |
ICSI CS Exam Dates 2025
Check out the table below to see the full schedule for the ICSI Exam 2025.
| ICSI CS Exam Dates 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| EXAMINATION TIMING: 02:00 PM to 5:15* PM | ||
| Dates | CS Executive Programme (Syllabus 2022) | CS Professional (Syllabus 2022) |
| 22 December 2025 | Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (Group-1) | Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles and Practice (Group-1) |
| 23 December 2025 | Capital Market and Securities Laws (Group-2) | Strategic Management and Corporate Finance (Group-2) |
| 24 December 2025 | Company Law and Practice (Group-1) | Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances (Group-1) |
| 25 December 2025 | NO EXAMINATION | NO EXAMINATION |
| 26 December 2025 | Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (Group-2) | Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency (Group-2) |
| 27 December 2025 | Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (Group-1) | Compliance Management, Audit and Due Diligence (Group-1) |
| 28 December 2025 | Tax Laws and Practice (Group-2) | Elective 2 (one out of below 5 subjects) [Open Book Exam.] (Group-2) (i) Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation (ii) Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Corporate Tax Planning (iii) Labour Laws and Practice (iv) Banking and Insurance – Laws and Practice (v) Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law and Practice |
| 29 December 2025 | Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (Group-1) | Elective 1 (one out of below 5 subjects) [Open Book Exam.] (Group-1) (i) CSR and Social Governance (ii) Internal and Forensic Audit (iii) Intellectual Property Rights – Law and Practice (iv) Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws and Practice (v) Advanced Direct Tax Laws and Practice |
CS Application Form 2025
For the December 2025 session, the last date to register for both modules of the CS Executive/Professional Programme is 31st May 2025, while the last date for single module registration is 31st July 2025. The CS Executive Programme allows registration at any time during the year; however, candidates must complete registration by the respective deadlines to be eligible for the December 2025 examination session.
CS Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible for the role of a CS, you must meet certain eligibility criteria put forward by the ICSI. CS eligibility criteria are different for different levels, and you have to qualify all of them to be eligible to take the course. The table below has the detailed eligibility criteria for each level.
CS Executive Eligibility Criteria 2025
Starting now, all students are required to take the CSEET as a qualifying test for Executive Programme registration, with a few exceptions. Candidates should be at least 17 years old when applying and must have completed Class 12. Additionally, graduate/postgraduate candidates who were previously eligible for direct Executive Programme registration now need to pass CSEET to qualify for registration. However, the following are some students who are exempt from CSEET and can directly register for the Executive Programme.
| CS Executive Exemption Fees | |
| Category | Exemption Fee |
|---|---|
| CS Foundation Programme passed students | Nil |
| ICAI final course passed students | INR 5000 |
| ICMAI final course passed students | INR 5000 |
Passing Criteria for Executive Examinations: Prospective candidates must achieve an overall score of 50%, with a minimum of 40% in each subject, to successfully pass the CSEET examination.
CS Professional Eligibility Criteria 2025
The Professional Programme marks the pinnacle of the Company Secretaryship, and those who have successfully completed the Foundation and Executive Programmes are qualified to enrol in it. To be eligible, candidates need to register for the Professional Programme at least nine months before the examination month to secure admission. If registered six months prior to the exam, candidates may be permitted to appear in one or two modules of the Professional Programme. Additionally, candidates must have received postal or oral tuition for the specific modules they intend to include in the examination. This ensures a comprehensive understanding of the subjects.
| Enrollment Period | Exam Month | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| June/July/August | June | All |
| September/October/November | June | One or Two |
| December/January/February | December | All |
| March/April/May | December | One or Two |
Passing Criteria for Professional Examinations:
To successfully pass the Professional Programme, candidates need to achieve a minimum of 40% in each paper and an overall aggregate of 40% in all papers in a single attempt. Alternatively, candidates can pass by completing any one or more modules under the old syllabus and scoring at least 40% in each remaining paper and 50% in aggregate.
For a Single Module:
Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate to be considered 'pass' in the Professional Programme. In the case of failing one subject, but obtaining a minimum of 60% in the total marks of the remaining subjects, the candidate can still pass by securing a minimum of 50% overall.
CS Syllabus 2025
The ICSI has unveiled the CS Executive exam syllabus . In the CS Executive syllabus for 2025, candidates need to focus on 2 modules, each comprising four papers. You can find the comprehensive syllabus for the ICSI CS Executive program here. Additionally, the CS Professional 2025 syllabus is organized into 3 modules, with each module containing three papers (based on the old syllabus). Candidates have the flexibility to choose and appear for the modules according to their preferences.
CS Exam Pattern 2025
Prospective candidates preparing to take the ICSI CS course should carefully review the exam pattern details outlined for each level.
| CS Exam Pattern 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Features | Details |
| Conducting body | The Institute of Company Secreatries of India |
| Number of Subjects/Papers | Executive Programme
Professional Programme
|
| Total number of questions | CS Executive- 100 questions/paper CS Professional- 50 questions/paper |
| Negative Marking | CS Executive- Yes CS Professional- No |
CS Admit Card 2025
CS Result 2025
The ICSI releases the results of the CS exam online. To access your result/scorecard, you need your registration ID and roll number. The result includes your personal information and marks for each subject. The CS Executive June 2025 and CS Professional June 2025 results will be available on August 25, 2025.
Preparation Tips for ICSI CS Exam
Preparing for the ICSI CS exam requires a structured approach to cover the syllabus effectively. Here are some tips to help you:
1. Understand the Syllabus Familiarize yourself with the ICSI CS syllabus and exam pattern for each stage (Foundation, Executive, and Professional). Break down the topics to allocate time efficiently.
2. Create a Study Schedule Design a timetable that covers all subjects and stick to it. Allocate more time for challenging subjects and include regular breaks to avoid burnout.
3. Use Recommended Study Material Refer to ICSI's study materials, practice manuals, and other recommended books. Make sure you have the latest editions to stay updated with any syllabus changes.
4. Make Notes Take concise notes while studying. This will help reinforce your learning and provide a quick revision tool before the exams.
5. Practice Past Papers Solve previous years’ question papers and sample papers. This will help you understand the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.
6. Revise Regularly Schedule regular revision sessions to reinforce your memory. Focus on key concepts and areas where you feel less confident.
| Related Links | |
| CS Exam Pattern | CS Syllabus |
| CS Eligibility Criteria | CS Registration |
| CS Exam Date | CS Result |
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