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COMPANY SECRETARY

The Company Secretary (CS) course is a professional program offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) that trains students to handle legal, regulatory, and compliance aspects of businesses. A CS acts as a key link between the company, its board of directors, shareholders, and government authorities. The course covers corporate laws, governance, taxation, and business ethics—preparing students to become strategic advisors and compliance experts. Ideal for those interested in law, management, and corporate leadership, the CS course opens doors to prestigious roles in both corporate and professional practice.

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RESOURCES

ROADMAP TO CS COURSE

1. CSEET (EXCECUTIVE ENTRANCE TEST)

  • Eligibility: After Class 12 (any stream except Fine Arts)

  • Exam: CSEET (Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test)

  • Subjects:

  • Business Communication

  • Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

  • Economic and Business Environment

  • Current Affairs and Presentation Skills

  • Frequency: 4 times a year (Jan, May, July, Nov)

2. CS EXCECUTIVE

  • Eligibility: After passing CSEET or Graduation (direct entry for graduates except fine arts)

  • Modules:

    • Module 1:

      • Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws

      • Company Law

      • Setting up of Business Entities and Closure

      • Tax Laws

    • Module 2:

      • Corporate & Management Accounting

      • Securities Laws & Capital Markets

      • Economic, Business and Commercial Laws

      • Financial and Strategic Management

  • Training: After passing Executive, start short-term training programs as per ICSI guidelines

3. CS PROFESSIONAL

  • Eligibility: After clearing Executive

  • Modules:

  • Module 1: Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics

  • Module 2: Advanced Tax Laws, Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances

  • Module 3: Secretarial Audit, Corporate Restructuring, Resolution of Corporate Disputes

  • Elective Paper (Choose one):

  • Banking Law, Insurance Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Forensic Audit, etc

4.​PRACTICAL TRAINING

  • Duration: 21 months after Executive or 1 year after Professional Programme

  • Includes: Management Training, Executive Development Programme (EDP), and Professional Development Programme (PDP)

5.​MEMBERSHIP

  • After completing all exams and training, apply for Associate Membership (ACS) with ICSI and become a Qualified Company Secretary.

STUDENT CENTRIC WEBSITE

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