CAREER AS COMPANY SECRETARY
CAREER AS A COMPANY SECRETARY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Company Secretary is:
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Role of a Company Secretary
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A Company Secretary being multidisciplinary professional renders services in the following areas:
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Corporate Governance and Secretarial Services
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Corporate Laws Advisory and Representation Services
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Financial Market Services
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Management Services
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EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A qualified Company Secretary has openings in Employment and as Practising Independent Professional
Company Secretary in Employment
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SELF EMPLOYMENT (PRACTICE)
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After obtaining a ‘Certificate of Practice’ from the Institute, Members of the Institute can go for Independent Practice.
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Company Secretary as an independent professional
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Company Secretaries in Practice also render services in the following areas:
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Course Highlights:
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Computer Training: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exemption from Computer Training:
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Stages to become a Company Secretary:
The student who would like to join the Course after 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 Student 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
Foundation Programme which is of eight months duration can be pursued by 10+2 pass or equivalent students of Arts, Science or Commerce stream (Excluding Fine Arts)
Executive Programme can be pursued by a Graduate of all streams except Fine Arts.
Professional Programme can be pursued only after clearing the Executive Programme of CS Course | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADMISSION TO THE CS COURSE is open throughout the year. Examinations are held twice a year in June & December. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cut off dates for admission to CS course: .
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SUBJECTS FOR CS COURSE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fee Structure for CS Course
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Examination
![]() Executive Programme - Rs. 1200/- per Module Professional Programme -Rs. 1200/- per Module
Last date for submission of application for appearing in the examination
25th March (with late fee of Rs. 250/- till 9th April)
25th September (with late fee of Rs. 250/- till 10th October) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medium of Examination
The Institute allows facility to students to appear in examination in English as well as in Hindi. (Except Business Communication subject of Foundation Program) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Qualifying Marks
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time limit for completing CS Examination
A student is required to complete the Executive and the Professional examination within the registration period. However, on payment of requisite fees the validity of registration may be renewed / extended for further period subject to fulfilling the applicable guidelines. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ICSI ORAL TUITION GUIDELINES / PPP GUIDELINES:
Salient features of the Oral Tuition Guidelines & PPP Guidelines: Under the revised guidelines 30 lectures of 2 hours duration for each subject of Foundation / 35 lectures of 2 hours duration for each subject of Executive / 40 lectures of 2 hours duration for each subject of Professional Programme has been made mandatory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Existing Practical experience and training requirements
The students are required to undergo the following trainings:
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E-Training (E-SIP, E-EDP and E-MSOP) Initiatives along with total number of students who have been enrolled
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in collaboration with Gurukul Online Learning Solutions (GOLS) had come up with an initiative in the form of e-MSOP, in lieu of physical MSOP. e- MSOP is basically a web-based training (WBT) wherein physical presence of the participant at the venue is not necessary. The first such e-MSOP was organized by ICSI-Centre for Corporate Governance, Research& Training (CCGRT), Navi Mumbai and launched on 1st January 2012. eMSOP was launched w.e.f. 1st January 2012
After successful launch of eMSOP eSIP and eEDP were also launched on 14th April 2012.Students may undergo programmes at their ease.
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New Training Structure approved by the Council
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MEMBERSHIP
After qualifying the CS Professional Programme and on completion of training as provided under the CS Regulations, a candidate is enrolled as an Associate Member of the Institute and he can use the descriptive title “ACS” after his / her name.
Further Academic Pursuits
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Placement
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The Headquarters and Regional Offices offer placement services to:
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Pay Package | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Financial Assistance/ Scholarship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prizes, Merit Scholarship and Merit-cum-Means Assistance
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Concession in Registration fee | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ICSI Students Education Fund Trust
With a view to encourage and motivate economically backward and academically bright students to pursue the Company Secretaries Course, the Institute has created a Trust viz. ICSI Students Education Fund Trust. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nature and Extent of Financial Assistance: Eligible students shall be fully exempted from paying the Registration / Admission Fee, Postal Tuition Fee, Exemption Fee and other fees usually payable at the time of admission to Foundation/ Executive Programmes. Depending upon their performance in the CS Examinations, the students may also be exempted from payment of Examination Fee and also the fees payable at the time of admission to Executive Programme and Professional Programme (for students admitted to Foundation Programme) and Professional Programme (for students admitted to Executive Programme). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prospectus alongwith Registration form :
Available at Headquarters/Regional Councils /Chapters For C.S. Foundation Programme Cash Payment: Rs. 500/- Or by Post / Courier – DD of Rs 540/- For C.S Executive Programme Cash Payment: Rs.500/- Or by Post/Courier – DD of Rs.540/- Demand Draft/Postal Order in favour of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India’ payable at New Delhi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Online Registration of students :
Online registration facility is available at Institute’s student portal www.icsi.in. Students are advised to follow the instructions carefully. The fee can be remitted through Debit/Credit Cards /Net Banking facility.
After filling the particulars, making the payment of fees and uploading the scanned copies of desired documents, the system gives the Registration Number instantly.
On completion of registration as a student, the Registration Number will be intimated to the student through E-Mail and/or SMS. Students may also check the registration status at www.icsi.in on the basis of Application Number, Mobile Number, E-mail Id, etc. Students can download the Registration Letter, Important Instructions, etc. through Institute’s websitewww.icsi.in by entering the Registration Number received through E-Mail/SMS. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ICSI - IGNOU Course
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (B.COM) WITH MAJOR IN CORPORATE AFFAIRS AND ADMINISTRATION Eligibility for Admission: (a) 10 + 2 or its equivalent ; and (b) Registration in Company Secretaryship, Foundation Programme. Students who have passed Company Secretaryship Intermediate/Executive Programme Course shall also be eligible for admission. Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi. Fee Structure: Rs. 4800/- Programme Structure: This programme comprises of:
Duration of the Programme: Minimum 3 years and maximum 6 years
MASTER OF COMMERCE (M.COM) IN BUSINESS POLICY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Eligibility for Admission: (a) Graduate in any discipline or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institute. (b) Passed in Company Secretaryship Executive Programme. Candidates who have already passed the Company Secretaryship course shall also be eligible for admission. Programme Structure: The programme consists of:
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi.
Duration of the Programme: Minimum 2 years and a maximum period of 5 years.Fee Structure: Rs. 6000/- | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
OPPORTUNITIES ABROAD FOR CS Many Company Secretaries are already working in various countries like the US, Canada, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Middle-east, Africa, etc. With their research and legal bent of mind, their employers have recognized their professional skill sets. They also possess managerial capabilities and analytical skills. After the globalisation of services through WTO and GATS, the field is opening in various countries for practicing Company Secretaries as well. India is entering into bilateral Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreements with countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Mauritius etc. These agreements recognize Company Secretaries for free movement of professionals across borders. ICSI has entered into an MoU with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK. This MoU recognizes Company Secretaries of both the countries on certain conditions. The process of globalisation and the process of comprehensive economic cooperation that India is initiating has also set in motion mutual recognition agreements between the ICSI and Institutes governing the profession in various other countries. This is opening up the world to Company Secretaries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
MOU with ICSA, London The ICSI and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK (ICSA) after satisfying the high standards of examination and appreciating each others activities in promoting the best practices in Company Secretaries and professional education & administration signed an MOU which provides for reciprocal exemptions on mutual basis.
Members of ICSI are exempted from passing 14 out of 17 papers and are required to pass the following three core papers to acquire the membership of ICSA:
• Corporate Law
• Corporate Secretaries • Corporate Administration
Members of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, in good standing for a period of two years, can avail of the benefit of the MOU.
MOU with CISI, London
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and Chartered Institute for Secrutites and Investment, London, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), in terms of which ICSI inter alia will offer certain units of CISI qualifications in capital markets, commodity markets, fund management, wealth management and investment banking as electives to both its students & members. This will provide them an exposure to the Securities & Investment industry apart from an internationally recognised qualification.
MOU with Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAISCSA)
ICSI has signed an Memorandum of Understanding with Malaysian Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (MAICSA). The MOU will help students and members in attending the training programmes, exchange of course material and undertake research projects.
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Exemptions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exemption from individual paper(s) of the Executive Programme Examination
A candidate shall be exempted from the following paper(s) of the Executive Programme examination if he/she possesses the qualification(s) specified against each paper, having secured 50% or more marks in the aggregate and applies for exemption on or before last date for enrolment for the examination paying requisite exemption fee which at present is ` 1,000/- per paper : 1. Industrial, Labour and General Laws: A Degree in Law (three years or five years integrated) from a recognised University/Institute either constituted under an Act of Parliament or approved by AICTE/AIU. 2. Cost and Management Accounting: M.A. (Corporate Secretaryship)/ M.Com./M.B.A. (with Advanced Accountancy as one of the subjects at B.Com/B.B.A./B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) level and with full paper in Cost Accounting/Management Accounting/Financial Management at M.A. (Corporate Secretaryship)/M.Com./M.B.A. level having secured 50% marks in the subject concerned) from a recognised University/Institute either constituted under an Act of Parliament or approved by AICTE/AIU. A candidate who has done Post Graduate Diploma in Management will be considered for exemption from the paper (CA & CMA) only if he/she submits documentary evidence from AICTE/AIU to the effect that PGDBM issued is equivalent to MBA. 3. Tax Laws and Practice: M.A./M.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) from a recognised University/Institute either constituted under an Act of Parliament or approved by AICTE/AIU. 4.16.5 Paperwise Exemption to Cost Accountants A candidate who has passed the Final examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, shall be exempted from the following papers of the Executive Programme examination on making an application together with attested copy of the Final Pass certificate and the requisite exemption fee @ ` 1,000/- per paper on or before the last date of submission of enrolment application for the examination: 1. Cost and Management Accounting (Module I, Paper 2) 2. Tax Laws and Practice (Module I, Paper 4) 3. Company Accounts and Auditing Practices (Module 2, Paper 5). A candidate who has passed the Final examination of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India shall be exempted from the following papers of the Professional Programme examination on making an application in this behalf together with attested copy of the Final Examination Pass Certificate of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI-CMA) and the requisite exemption fee @ ` 1,000/- per paper on or before the last date for submission of enrolment application for the examination :
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