CSEET Registration and FAQs
CSEET Registration and FAQs
(Updated on 01.02.2025)
Q.1 Has the new admissions to Foundation Programme discontinued after introduction of
new regulations / CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET)?
A.1 Yes. New admissions to Foundation Programme has been discontinued after introduction of
new regulations and the CSEET has been introduced as a qualifying test for registration to
Executive Programme. Click here to Register : [Link]
Q.2 Can the Graduates / Post Graduates (Bachelor’ s/Master’ s Degree Holders can seek
registration directly to Executive Programme?
A.2 Yes. The Graduates/ Post Graduates can take direct admission in CS Executive Programme.
Q.3 Is there any category of students who are exempted from qualifying CSEET for seeking
registration to Executive Programme?
A.3 Yes. As per the present guidelines, the following categories of students are exempted from
qualifying CSEET and are eligible to seek registration directly to Executive Programme:
2. ICAI (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) Final Course passed students.
3. ICMAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) Final Course passed students.
4. Graduates
5. Post-Graduates
Q.4 What is the revised Fee Structure for registration to Executive Programme?
A.4 The revised Fee Structure for registration to Executive Programme is given below:
Particulars Executive Programme
Q.5 Is there any exemption fee applicable for such exempted categories of students?
A.5 Yes. ICAI, ICMAI Final Course passed, Graduates and Post-Graduates students are required
to pay Exemption Fee of Rs.5000/- while registering for Executive Programme.
However, CS Foundation Programme students are NOT required to pay any exemption fee.
May 16th December to Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week 31st May (for appearing in both modules
15th April in 2nd /3rd Week of May of Executive Program in December
of May session in same year)
July 16th April to 15th Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week 31st July (for appearing in single module
June in 2nd /3rd Week of July of Executive Program in December
of July session in same year)
Novembe 16th June to 15th Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week 30th November (for appearing in both
r October in 2nd /3rd Week of Novembe modules of Executive Program in June
of November r session in next year)
January 16th October to Saturday/ Sunday By 4th Week 31st January (for appearing in single
15th December in 2nd /3rd Week of January module of Executive Program in June
of January session in same year)
A.7 The fee for registration to CSEET is Rs.2000/- per session including CSEET (Guide 1 & 2) per
student per appearance. Institute also provides free online classes for CSEET.
Students can also register for physical classes of CSEET conducted by Regional/Chapter
offices at the time of registration in CSEET by remitting partial optional fees of Rs. 1000/-
Q.8 Is there any concession in Fee for any category of students for registration to CSEET?
A.8 The following concessions are applicable while registering for CSEET:
Category Concession
SC/ST 50%
ICLS Officers/ Officers & Staff of MCA and affiliated offices (NCLT, SFIO 100%
and CCI)
Students from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 50%
Lakshadweep (similar scheme is being introduced for the Students of
Himachal Pradesh)
Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh 100%
A.9 The CS Executive Entrance Test shall be conducted on a single day as per the following:
Computer Based Test of 120 Minutes consisting of four parts viz. (i) Business Communication;
(ii) Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning (iii) Economic and Business Environment & (iv)
Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude Viva Voce of 15 Minutes on “Presentation and
Communication Skills”
Q.10 What is the mode/ pattern of CSEET?
A.10 The CSEET is an online Computer-based Test. CSEET is a test of 200 marks comprising of
MCQs, audio clips, video clips, and descriptive questions.
Q.11 What is the qualifying criteria of CSEET?
A.11 An aggregate of 50% and minimum 40% marks in each subject is the qualifying criteria.
A.12 The duration of the test is 135 minutes (120 Minutes for MCQ test and 15 minutes for Viva
Voce).
Q.13 Is there any negative marking in CSEET?
Q.14 Is there any Viva Voce as part of Paper No. 4 i.e. Current Affairs and Quantitative
Aptitude, Presentation and Communication Skills
A.14 The Current Affairs and Quantitative is a computer-based Test carrying 20 marks (out of 50
Marks) and Viva Voce (Presentation and Communication Skills) is for a duration of 15 Minutes
carrying 30 Marks.
Q.15 Is there any change in the cut-off dates for registration to Executive and Professional
Programmes for appearing in the examinations?
A.15 Yes. The revised dates shall be as under:
For June For Both Groups 30th November (previous
Session year)
A.16 Yes.
Q.17 Are the students required to successfully complete the Pre-Examination Test before
seeking enrollment to Executive and Professional Programme Examinations?
A.17 Yes. Students registered under Syllabus 2022 (including those switched over to Syllabus
2022 from earlier syllabus) and onwards shall be required to successfully complete Pre-
Examination Test before seeking enrollment to Executive and Professional Programme
Examinations.
Q.18 Is there any change in the dates for seeking examination enrollment to Executive &
Professional Programme Examinations?
A.18 There is no change in the cut-off dates for seeking examination enrollment. The dates for
seeking examination enrollment shall be as under:
Step 5: opt for the Classroom teaching centres of ICSI to join classes ( Yes/No) , check fee details and click Next
button.
Step 6: Upload your required documents and the declaration box and click next button.
A.1 The detailed process of online registration of Executive Programme for CSEET pass
students is given below.
Steps 1:
Steps 2: Please enter your CSEET unique ID number and CEET Roll number.
Steps 5: Please Fill your Parents details and your qualification Details
Steps 6: Please fill source of Information, opt for the classroom teaching centers (Yes/No) and
click Next button
Steps 11: On Successful Payment, you will be registered in Executive Programme and same
will be intimated throughemail/SMS on registered email id/mobile number
Note: Executive Registration number will be used as user id for login in SMASH portal.
Q.1 Whether Registration Form is also available at institute’s website? If yes, can I download it and
submit the same?
A.1 No. Downloaded copy of registration form is not acceptable. Students are essentially required to fill up
and submit their application through Online Mode.
A.2 (a) Process of direct online registration for Executive Programme (Direct Admission –Graduates / Post
Graduates / Final pass Course of ICAI/ Final pass Course of ICMAI
[Link]
(b) Process of online registration of Executive Programme for CSEET pass students –
[Link]
[Link]
(c) Process of online registration of Executive Programme for Foundation pass students -
[Link]
ass_students.pdf
1. Executive Programme
A student passed (10+2) Examination or equivalent there to and passed CSEET Examination shall be
eligible to appear in the CS Executive Programme
OR
ICAI, ICMAI Final Course passed, Graduates and Post-Graduates students can seek direct admission
to Executive Programme.
OR
Foundation Passed of ICSI
Q.4. I am appearing in Final year exam of Graduation. Can I apply for direct registration in Executive
Programme?
A.4. Yes. Students appearing in The Final Year/Final Semester examination of Graduation can register
provisionally upon submission by them of their Final Year/Final Semester Graduation Examination Admit
Card.
Q.5. I have registered online. When would I get my study material?
A.5. Students who have registered online need to upload their documents at their respective account. After that
their documents are verified at the Institute’s end. In case application is complete in all respects, the same is
approved and students get study material within 21 working days after approval of his /her application
Q.6. Is there any requirement to send any document or copy of the online registration application along
with documents to the Institute in physical form?
A.6. Students applying through online mode are NOT required to send hard copies of any document to the
Institute unless specifically asked for producing the same for verification.
A.7. There are Seven (7) subjects covered under two Groups: -
Group- 1
1. JURISPRUDENCE, INTERPRETATION & GENERAL LAWS
2. COMPANY LAW & PRACTICE
3. SETTING UP OF BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL AND LABOUR LAWS
4. CORPORATE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
GROUP – 2
1. CAPITAL MARKET & SECURITIES LAWS
2. ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
3. TAX LAWS & PRACTICE
Q.8 I want to register for CS Course but cannot make a payment online using a credit card. What do I do?
A.8 For online registration, apart from Credit Card, may pay through Debit Card/ Net banking Channels / or
Bank Challan (Through Canara Bank Branches). If you are facing any difficulty to pay through payment
gateway or not getting payment confirmations (including non-generation acknowledgements), kindly
send the request at [Link]
Q.9 What is the procedure for getting refund of excess payments during Online registration process?
A.9 After successful payment, a formal acknowledgement/receipt will be generated by the system. In case of
multiple payments, you may write to the Directorate of Student Services at dss@[Link] for processing the
refund of excess amount received by the Institute.
Q.11 What are the various fee concessions for registration in Executive Programme?
A-11
CONCESSION IN FEE FOR REGISTRATION TO
EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME / PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
Category Concession
SC/ST 50%
Physically Handicapped [as defined under Persons with Only Registration Fee is to be paid.
Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and
Full Participation) Act] (At present “Registration Fee” for
Executive Programme is Rs.2000/- &
“Registration Fee” for Professional
Programme is Nil)
Q.12 I have already applied for my registration. When shall I get the Registration Number?
A.12 Students get the User Id instantly after making payment of requisite fees. This user Id is in fact their
Registration Number.
Q.13 My registration is pending. What should I do now?
A.13 Registration is pending due to either non-compliance of documentary evidence or submission of less
fees. Students are sent mails regarding pendency of registration. Registration gets approved on
compliance of the above.
Q.14 I have received in-complete set of books. When will I receive the balance (Books) Study Material?
A.14 Incomplete set of books are sometimes provided to you at the time of registration, due to out-of-stock
position of certain study materials or due to updation in study material. The remaining books are
automatically sent to the students immediately on arrival of fresh stock.
Q.15 I have not received my registration letter and Identity Card. Please let me know the procedure to
obtain the registration letter and Identity card?
A.15 The Institute has discontinued the system of sending Registration Letter and Identity Card by post (in
physical form). Instead, the registration letter along with Identity card can easily be downloaded from
Institute’s website [Link]
Q.16 I have subscribed for the journal ‘Chartered Secretary’ along with my registration fee. Kindly let
me know procedure for getting the journal?
A.16 As per procedure, all requests received for subscription for sending Chartered Secretary are forwarded
to concerned section for sending the same to the respective student. In case of not receiving the same, you
may take up your queries / grievance through Communication Portal by selecting CS Journal from drop
down menu at [Link]
A.17 Registration for Executive Programme and Professional Progarmme is valid for five years.
Q.18 Can I get the validity of my registration number renewed after expiry of the same?
A.18 Registration of students of Executive Programme / Professional Programme can be renewed after
the expiry of five years period from the month of registration.
A.19 With an objective to encourage and economically backward and academically bright students to pursue
the Company Secretary ship Course, the Institute has created a Trust viz. ICSI Students Education Fund
Trust. The details are available at [Link]
A.1 Yes ICSI Regional offices and chapters are providing classroom teaching facilities for students. Besides, ICSI-HQ is
also conducting online centralized classes, Doubt clearing classes for the students of the institute.
Q.2 Where to contact and how to register for ICSI class room teaching?
A.2 Students can contact ICSI Regional Offices/Chapters and Study centres and register there for Class Room
Teaching. Details of RO/chapters offices for class room teaching are available at the following link
[Link]
Details of study centre for Class Room Teaching are available at the following link
[Link]
A.3 Candidates registered for CSEET and registered students of Executive and Professional Programme can
join the ICSI Class Room Teaching faculty.
Q.4 What is the fees for joining Classroom Teaching at RO/chapter offices?
A.4 A student needs to pay very nominal fee for classes conducted by the institute.
A.5 Fee is payable at respective Regional Office, Chapter Office and Study Centre.
A.6 Regular Class tests are conducted for the students to prepare them for the main CS examination
Q.8 How does the institute prepare students for the examination?
A.8 1. Centralized classes (For registration of Centralized classes’ link is given below)
[Link]
2. Doubt clearing classes (Classes are organized for June & December exam students)
3. Special session
4. Video at the E-learning portal
4.1 Recorded video lectures for students of the Institute
ICSI is recording video lectures of eminent faculties for the students of ICSI which help them to
prepare for the examination. Students of the Institute can access recorded videos available on the E-
learning platform as per details given below.
After successful login, go to “My courses” or “My Communities” section, where you will find the
Recorded videos and other contents
5. Mock test/ Crash course/ Revision Classes are conducted before commencement of the examination.
A.10 Feedback of faculty is taken from the students of RC/chapter offices and HQ on regular basis.
Q.11 What is the mechanism adopted for the faculties who get poor feedback?
Q.13 What are the additional benefits for students undertaking classroom teaching at RC/chapter offices
and HQ of ICSI?
A.13 For CRT students, undertaking classroom teaching at RC/chapter offices and HQ of ICSI online pre exam
test is exempted. Students have to appear in the tests conducted at the institute by the respective faculties.
PART-4 : REGISTRATION TO PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
Q.1 I have passed both groups of Executive Programme. I wish to take admission in
Professional Programme. Where can I get the application form for enrolment in
Professional Programme?
A.1 The Regional & Chapters offices of the ICSI will not accept the Registration Applications in
physical form effective from 1st January, 2014. It is further clarified that the downloaded copies
of Registration Forms are also not to be accepted. Students are advised to apply for registration
through online mode at [Link]
A.2 The prescribed registration fee is Rs.19,000/-. Students are also required to remit Rs. 1000/-
towards Pre-exam test at the time of registration.
Q.4 What are various cut-off dates for appearing in One / Both Group(s) of Professional
Programme examination?
A.4
For June For Both Groups 30th November (previous year)
Session
For Any One Group 31st January (same year)
Q.5 Student registered in professional programme after cutoff dates can appear in the
immediate session of exam with some penalty or late fee?
A.5 Under any circumstances, student cannot appear in the examination for which he/she is not
eligible.
Q.6 Which subjects are covered under the Professional Programme New syllabus 2022?
A.6 Total Seven (07) subjects under both groups:
Q.7 Student who have registered in professional programme under old syllabus 2017 can
appear in New syllabus 2022
A.7 The Last Examinations under the Professional Programme (Old Syllabus 2017) will be
held in December, 2024. From June, 2025 Session, all students will automatically switch over
to the Professional Programme (New Syllabus 2022) and no student can appear in professional
programme under old syllabus (2017).
Q.8 Is there any option for change of elective subject?
A.8 Yes, student can change their elective subject via smash portal
Login with user ID and password then Click on Module => Student Services=> Change
optional subject
Q.9 Is there any option to Switchover from Professional Programme syllabus 2017 to 2022.
A.9 Students who wish to switchover from syllabus 2017 to 2022 are advised to submit their request
through online services:
[Link]
Click on Module => Switchover=>Apply for Switchover
Q.10 Is it true that all Students of Executive and Professional Programme 2022 New Syllabus
(including those switchovers from old to New Syllabus) are required to pay pretest fee
and have to successfully complete an Online Pre-Exam Test to become eligible for
appearing in the main examinations?
A.10 Students who have registered under New Syllabus 2022 or have switch over from Old Syllabus
2017 to New Syllabus 2022 of Executive Programme and Professional Programme shall be
required to pay pretest fee and have to successfully complete a Pre-Exam Test before enrolling
for the main examinations.
Q.1 When can I apply for registration De-novo (i.e., renewal of registration)?
A.1 A student can apply for registration de-novo (i.e., renewal of registration) immediately on
expiry of five years from the date of his/her previous registration but in any case within five
years from the date of expiry of the registration.
Q.2 What is the validity of de-novo registration?
A.3 Registration De-novo can be sought on a continuous basis unlimited number of times,provided
the same are sought within the stipulated period.
Q.4 I wish to apply for registration De-novo. Where can I get the de novo form?
A.4 Physical de novo forms are not acceptable w.e.f 1st January 2014. Students are advised to apply
online through [Link]
Q.6 How much fees I am required to pay for applying for registration De-novo?
A.6 Rs.2,000/- (lump- sum). Students who apply for Registration de-novo within two years of the
expiry of former registration.
Rs 3,000/- (lump-sum) If students fail to apply for Registration de-novo within two years of
expiry Registration, they may still seek Registration de-novo within a maximum period of five
years from the expiry of former registration.
Students belonging to Physically Handicapped Category and SC/ST Category will be required
to remit only 25% and 50% respectively of the lump sum fee applicable for General Category
Students as mentioned above for seeking Registration De-novo.
Q.7 Can I apply “on-line” for registration de-novo prior expiry of registration validity
A.7 Yes. Students can apply denovo 3-month prior expiry of their registration
Q.8 How can I apply de novo of registration through online mode?
Please note:
All students of Executive and Professional Programme whose registrations are expired
shall be required to seek renewal through “Registration Denovo” process.
The registrations of a student should be valid at the time of submitting the examination
enrollment application. Otherwise, the student will be required to seek renewal through
Registration Denovo before submitting the Examination Enrollment Form.
Q.9 Whether study material is issued to the student seeking registration denovo?
A.9 Students may please note that while granting Registration Denovo, study Materials shall not be
issued to the students. Study materials, if any, required by them may be purchased from the
Institute by remitting the requisite amount separately as the cost of study materials is not covered
under the Registration Denovo Fee
Q.10 What is the last date for applying for De Novo of Registration?
A.10 The following are the cut-off dates for applying for De Novo vis-à-vis the CS Examinations
conducted in June & December:
i) 09th April: (For June session of examination)
ii) 10th October: (For Dec. session of examination)
Q. 11 If I renew my registration, shall I get registered under old syllabus itself or under new
syllabus and whether my exemptions already granted and module passed will be treated as
valid or not?
A. 11 Renewal of registration only extends registration validity it does not have any impact on syllabus
/module/Group pass or exemption already granted.
In nutshell the syllabus in which student is already registered before renewal will remain same.
Any module/Group(s) passed details would remain intact and Exemption already granted
remains valid till completion of respective module/stage.
A.1 Students who have passed Professional Programme shall be required to keep the registration
valid till completion of all training requirements so as to become entitled to be enrolled as
member of the Institute.
A.3 The renewal through Continuation of Registration shall be done on ‘per year’ basis
depending upon the left-over training period and a student may seek ‘Continuation of
Registration’ for a maximum period of five years at one go.
For any Further details/ query, submit your query at: Communication Portal
[Link]
Q.4 I wish to apply for continuation of registration. Where can I get the Continuation
Form?
A.4 Physical Continuation forms are not acceptable. Students are advised to apply through
online services at [Link]
A.5 Students can make payment of applicable fees through online smash portal
Q.6 How much fees I am required to pay for applying for Continuation of Registration?
A.6 The fee is Rs.1000/- per year. The Continuation of Registration shall be effective from the
date of expiry of former registration and the students shall be required to pay accumulated
arrears of fee, if any, from the date of expiry of former registration. Arrears of fee, if any,
shall be applicable for a maximum period of five years.
A.7 Yes.
PART-7 : PAPER-WISE EXEMPTION
For any Further details/ query, submit your query at Communication Portal [Link]
Q.2 What is the last date for applying for Paper-wise exemption ( On the basis of
qualification)?
A.2 The Cut-off dates for applying for paper-wise exemption (on the basis of qualification)are
given below:
Applications received after the stipulated cut-off dates will be considered for next
Subsequent sessions of examinations even if all eligibility conditions are fulfilled.
Please follow the steps for applying exemption on the basis of higher qualification fromthe
user manual link placed below:
[Link]
Q. 4 I have already been granted exemption. I have also received a confirmation
mail/letter in this connection from the Institute. Am I required to pay exemptionfee
per subject every time I am appearing in the examinations?
A.4 No. Exemption fee is required to be paid only once and the exemptions once granted will
hold good during the validity of registration period or passing/completing the
examination, whichever is earlier.
[Link]
Q. 6 How much fees I am required to pay for claiming paper wise exemption on the basis of
60% marks secured in Institute’s earlier examinations?
A.6 No exemption fee is required for claiming exemption on the basis of 60% marks securedin
Institute’s earlier examination.
Q. 7 Is there any option to cancel the Exemption and what is the Last Date to cancel the
Exemption already granted?
A.7 Yes, student can cancel the Exemption 30 days before commencement of Examination.
Session Cut off
June Examinations 01st May
December Examinations 20th November
Q. 8 What is the process of Cancellation of Exemption?
A.9 Yes, student can resubmit documents in smash portal 30 days before commencement of
Examination.
A) FAQ on the Switchover Scheme for Executive Programme 2017 (Old) Syllabus to Executive
Programmed 2022(New) Syllabus
A. 2 EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME
GROUP 1
1. Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (paper code 521)
2. Company Law and Practice (paper code 522)
3. Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (paper code 523)
4. Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (paper code 524)
GROUP 2
5. Capital Market and Securities Laws (paper code 525)
6. Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (paper code 526)
7. Tax Laws & Practice (paper code 527)
Q. 3 Which is the last session of examination for appearing in Executive Programme
Examinations under 2017 Old Syllabus?
A.3 The Last Examinations under the Executive Programme (Old Syllabus 2017) will beheld in June
2024
From and including December 2024, Executive Programme Examination shall be held underthe new
syllabus only
Q.4 Which is the first session of examination for appearing in Executive Programme
Examinations under 2022 New Syllabus?
A.4 The First Examination under the Executive Programme (New Syllabus 2022) will be held in
December, 2023
Q.5 I am presently under 2017 Old Syllabus of Executive Programme? Am I eligible to
switchover to the New 2022 Syllabus of Executive Programme?
A.5 Candidates registered prior to 1st February 2023 will be permitted to appear in theExecutive Program
Examination under the new syllabus if they so opt.
Date of Activation of Switchover under ICSI Syllabus 2022 : May 02, 2023
The process of switchover to New Syllabus may be seen at the following
link:[Link]
Q.6 Is it true that all Students of Executive Programme 2022 New Syllabus (including those
switchover to New Syllabus) is required to successfully complete an Online Pre-Exam
Test to become eligible for appearing in the main examinations? Is there any Fee for Pre-
Exam after switchover? How do we pay pretest fee?
Students who have registered under New Syllabus 2022 of Executive Programme shall be
A.6 required to successfully complete a Pre-Exam Test before enrolling for the main examinations.
Students switching over from Executive Programme old Syllabus 2017 to New Syllabus 2022
shall also be required to successfully complete a Pre-Exam Test to become eligible for
enrolling in the main examinations. The details regarding Pre-Examination Test is
available at
[Link]
Yes, Pre-Examination Fee is Rs. 1000/- after switchover from 2017 syllabus to2022 syllabus.
Please let me know the details of corresponding paper-wise exemptions under New
Q.7 2022 Syllabus of Executive Programme on switching over from Old 2017 Syllabus
426 Securities Laws & Capital 525 Capital Market and Securities Laws
Markets
Economic, Business Economic, Commercial and
427 526
andCommercial Laws Intellectual Property Laws
Q.8 I had registered in Executive Programme under Old 2017 Syllabus and the Institute has
issued Study Materials of Old Syllabus. Please clarify if the Institute will be issuing the
Study Materials pertaining to New 2022 Syllabus of Executive Programme if I switchover
to the New Syllabus?
A.8 Students who will be switching over from Old Syllabus will have to procure the
Study Material(s) of New Syllabus 2022 by remitting the requisite cost via
[Link]
Q.9 From where I can get information about corresponding exemption after switchover from old syllabus
2017 to new syllabus 2022
A.9 Students can refer Detailed FAQ pertaining to Corresponding exemption after switchover available
at URL: [Link]
B) FAQ on the Switchover Scheme for Professional Programme 2017 (Old) Syllabus toProfessional
Programme 2022(New) Syllabus
Q.1 Which are the effective dates of implementation of New Syllabus (2022) of
Professional Programme Stage?
A.1
Q.2 Which are the papers covered under the New Syllabus of Professional
Programme Stage?
A.2
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
Q.3 Which is the last session of examination for appearing in Professional Programme
Examinations under 2017 Old Syllabus?
A.3 The Last Examinations under the Professional Programme (Old Syllabus 2017) will be held
in December, 2024.
Q.4 Which is the first session of examination for appearing in Professional
Programme Examinations under 2017 New Syllabus?
A.4 The First Examination under the Professional Programme (New Syllabus 2022) will be held
in June, 2024.
Q.5 I am presently under 2017 Old Syllabus of Professional Programme? Am I
eligible to switchover to the New 2022 Syllabus of Professional Programme?
A.5 Yes. Students of Old Syllabus 2017 can switchover to New Syllabus 2022.
Professional programme switchover from 2017 to 2022 was active from 21st November
2023 at smash portal
The process of switchover to New Syllabus can be seen at the following link of the
Institute’s
website : [Link]
Q.6 Is it true that all Students of Professional Programme 2022 New Syllabus (including
those switchovers to New Syllabus) are required to successfully complete a Online
Pre-Exam Test to become eligible for appearing in the main examinations?
A.6 Students who have registered under New Syllabus 2022 of Professional Programme
shall be required to successfully complete a Pre-Exam Test before enrolling for the
main examinations. Students switching over from Old Syllabus 2017 to New Syllabus
2022 of Professional Programme shall also be required to successfully complete a
Pre-Exam Test for becoming eligible to enroll in the main examinations.
Q.7 Please let me know the details of corresponding paper-wise exemptions under New
2022 Syllabus of Professional Programme on switching over from Old 2017 Syllabus
A.7
Existing Syllabus 2017 New Syllabus 2022
Module 1
Governance, Risk Management, Compliances Group 1, Paper 1 - Environmental, Social and
and Ethics Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice
Advanced Tax Laws No Exemption
Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances Group 1, Paper 2 - Drafting, Pleadings and
Appearances
Module 2
Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management Group 1, Paper 3 - Compliance Management,
and Due Diligence Audit & Due Diligence
Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, Group 2, Paper 6 - Corporate Restructuring,
Liquidation & Winding-up Valuation and Insolvency
Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non- No Exemption
Compliances & Remedies
Module 3
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Group 2, Paper 5 - Strategic Management
Exchanges and Corporate Finance
Multidisciplinary Case Studies No Exemption
ELECTIVE PAPER
Existing Syllabus (2017) Paper-wise Exemption under New Syllabus
(2022)
Banking – Law & Practice Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance –
Laws
& Practice
Insurance– Law & Practice Elective 2, Paper 7.4 - Banking & Insurance –
Laws
& Practice
Intellectual Property Rights– Laws and Practices Elective 1, Paper 4.3 - Intellectual Property
Rights
– Law & Practice
Forensic Audit Elective 1, Paper 4.2 - Internal and Forensic
Audit
Direct Tax Law & Practice No Exemption
Labour Laws & Practice Elective 2, Paper 7.3 - Labour Laws & Practice
A.8 Students who shall be switching over from Old Syllabus shall have to procure the Study
Materials of New Syllabus 2022 by remitting the requisite cost via
[Link]
Q. 9 Student who have already paid pretest fee under old syllabus 2017 are required to pay
pretest fee under new syllabus 2022?
A.9 Yes, students switchover from 2017 to new syllabus 2022 are required to pay pretest fee
Q.10 From where I can get information about corresponding exemption after switchover from old
syllabus 2017 to new syllabus 2022
A. 10 Students can refer Detailed FAQ pertaining to Corresponding exemption after switchover available
at URL: [Link]
Q.11 Inadvertently, I have switchover to new syllabus 2022, please reverse my syllabus
to old syllabus 2017?
A. 11 Reverse switchover is not permissible in any circumstance
PART-9: - RE-REGISTRATION
Q.1 Can you please explain how the Re-Registration method works?
A.1 The registration to the regular stage of CS Course (consisting of Executive Programme &
Professional Programme stages) is valid for a period of five years. Students are eligible to seek
Registration De novo in case they are not able to complete both the stages within the five year
period. However, the Registration De novo has to be sought within a maximum period of five years
after expiry of their registration failing which the benefits accrued under the said registration will
get cancelled and the students will have to seek fresh registration and have to start ab initio.
The Re-Registration method is specifically for such students who are not able to seek Registration
Denovo after passing the Intermediate Course/ Executive Programme Stage under the various
Syllabi introduced by the Institute from time to time.
Q.2 Is the Re-Registration method different from Registration De novo? If yes how it works?
A.2 Yes. Under the Re-Registration Method, total exemption will be granted from Executive Programme
Stage for those students who have passed the Intermediate Course/ Executive Programme under
various syllabi introduced by the Institute from time to time. Such students will be eligible to resume
the CS Course from Professional Programme Stage. The Re-Registration Method is only applicable
for students who have passed the Intermediate Course/ Executive Programme Stage in the past but
are not eligible to seek Registration Denovo.
Q.3 I am eligible to seek Registration Denovo. Am I eligible to resume CS Course through Re-
Registration Method?
A.3 No. Students eligible for seeking Registration Denovo will not be eligible to resume CSCourse
through Re-Registration Method.
Q.4 I have passed certain papers of Final Course/Professional Programme Stage also. Am I
eligible for corresponding paper-wise exemptions against the papers passed by them in the
Final Course/ Professional Programme Stage in addition to total exemption from Executive
Programme Stage under the Re-Registration Method?
A.4 Students, who have passed/exempted under 2017 Syllabus are eligible for the following corresponding paper-
wise exemptions under syllabus 2022
Q.5 How the students will seek Re-registration?
A.5 Students will fill up the prescribed Re-registration form from the following link of the Institute’s
website and the send the same to the Institute alongwith the requisite documents & fee.
Development of Online facility is also being explored which will be introduced subsequently.
[Link]
Q.6 What is the Re-registration fee and what will be the mode of payment and is there any other
additional fee applicable for Students re-registered under new syllabus 2022?
If yes, Please clarify?
A.6 The Re-registration fee is Rs.19000/- which is equivalent to the fee applicable for registration to the
Professional Programme Stage. The fee of Rs. 20000/-(including Pre-Test Fee) has to be remitted by
way of demand draft favouring “The Institute of Company Secretaries of India” payable at New Delhi
/ Noida.
Yes, apart from Re-registration fee @ Rs.19000/- students have to remit Pre-exam test Fee @ Rs.
1000/- separately
Q.7 What will be the validity period of Re-registration and what if the students are not able to
complete the Professional Programme Stage within the validity period?
A.7 The registration will be valid for five years and such students will have to seek Registration Denovo
after the said period.
Q.8 Which are the documents to be attached with the registration form?
A.8 Two latest passport size photographs, Demand Draft, Copies of Mark Sheet(s), Pass Certificate(s)
relating to their passing of CS Examinations, Date of Birth Certificate & Other Qualification
Certificate.
A.9 To,
The Directorate of Student Services,
C-36, Sector-62,
Noida – 201 309 (U.P)
Q.1 From where I can get more information/ clarification on the Re-Registration
0 Method?
A.10 For any Further details/ query, submit your query at Communication portal
[Link]
Q.1 How much examination fee is to be paid from December 2024 session?
A.2 The fees may be remitted only through online payment gateway as available at Institute’s website
[Link] by way of Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Netbanking / Bank Challan (Canara Bank), etc.
Q.3 When the examination enrollment starts and what is the last date of submission of examination
forms for June & December Sessions of Examinations?
A.3 The Examination Forms for June & D e ce m b e r Sessions can be filled as per the following
last dates: -
While the Examination Enrollment starts from 25th February for June Session, the examination
enrollment for December Session starts on 25th August every year.
Q.4 I wish to fill up the examination form. From where can I get the Examination Form?
A.4 Examination application can be filled up only through online services available at
[Link]
A.6 Student can submit the change request only through online services available at Institute’s website
[Link] Click Login [Link] after that Login (through Registration
No.) & Password -----click Module --- Enrolment--
----Examination Enrolment Request --- Apply for Enrolment Services at least 30 days before the
commencement of examination of Institute. Payment of applicable fee is to be made through payment
gateway.
Please note that change of exam center within the same city is not permissible.
Q.7 I have already submitted my examination form. Now I wish to addition of Module. How can I do
so?
A.7 Student can submit addition of module request only through online services available at Institute’s
website [Link] Click Login [Link] after that Login (through
Registration No.) & Password -----click Module --- Enrolment ----Examination Enrolment Request ---
Apply for Enrolment Services latest by 9th April /10th October for June/December session
Q.8 I have already submitted my examination form. How will I get my Admit Card (i.e. Roll No.)?
A.8 Admit Card ( i.e. Roll No. ) can be downloaded from the Institute’s website [Link] before 10-12
days of commencement of Institute’s examinations.
Q.9 I have already passed examination. How will I get my mark sheet?
A.9 Mark sheet can be downloaded from Institute’s website [Link]. Effective from June, 2011 session,
hard copy of mark sheets is issued to only such students who have passed Professional Programme.
Hard copy of the mark sheet is NOT issued to Foundation / Executive passed students.
Q.10 I have already passed examination. How will I get my Pass Certificate?
A.10 Pass Certificate is issued to only such students who have passed Professional Programme (i.e. who have
completed all three modules of Professional Programme).
Issue of Pass certificate has been discontinued for Foundation /Executive passed students effective from
June, 2010 session.
Q.11 I had received my mark sheet. But I have lost it. How can I get the duplicate mark sheet?
A.11 Student is required to submit an application (addressed to Directorate of Examinations) for the same and
send it to the Institute’s Noida office along with a demand draft of Rs 100/- +Rs. 40/= drawn in favour of
“The Institute of Company Secretaries of India” payable at New Delhi. Duplicate mark-sheet will be sent
at his/her address within 15 days or can apply online through Institute’s website [Link]
Q.12 I had received my Pass Certificate. But I have lost it. How can I get the duplicate
Certificate?
A.12 Procedure for issue of Duplicate Pass Certificate
All students who passed Professional Programme are eligible for obtaining duplicate Pass Certificate.
And also who passed Foundation & Executive Programme on or before December 2009, are eligible for
issue of duplicate pass certificate.
Note:- The issue of duplicate Pass Certificate (Foundation & Executive Programme) has been
discontinued from June 2010 onwards.
Documents required
1. An application on a plain paper. 2. Affidavit on 10/- rupees non-judicial stamp paper (format as
appended below)
2. Payment will be accepted through Demand Draft only drawn in favour of “The Institute of
Company Secretaries of India” payable at New Delhi.
The application to be sent along with the AFFID-AVIT and demand draft at the below mentioned
address –
3. The Duplicate Pass Certificate will be sent at the address provided by students or registered with the
Institute through speed post only
4. The Institute will not take any responsibility for non-delivery / wrong-delivery / misroute / delayed delivery / loss in transit
etc. by postal department concerned.
A F F I D A V I T
2. I hereby declare that Professional Programme pass certificate received from The Institute of
Company Secretaries of India, has been lost/ destroyed.
3. I hereby undertake to return the said certificate to the Institute, if found / traced at any
subsequent date.
4. I solemnly affirm that this declaration is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Deponent
Verification
For any Further details/ query, submit your query at Communication Portal [Link]
Q.13 I require a Student Transcript / Certified copy of the syllabus for further studies in
Abroad. How Can I get the same?
A.13 All students who passed any group/module or any stage, are eligible for obtaining transcript.
Documents required
2. Self-attested copies of the mark sheets of all the Exam passed. (Foundation,
Intermediate/Executive and Final/Professional examination); please note that all mark sheets are
mandatory, you must provide self-attested copy of all mark sheets (all groups/ modules).
Screenshot print out of mark sheets, which doesn’t have signature of issuing authority are
not accepted. If you do not have a copy, then it is advised to get a duplicate mark sheet
from the Directorate of Examination and send a copy to us for further processing.
1. The prescribed fee is 295 /- ( 250 + 18% GST) per set of transcript.
2. Extra postal charges will be charged in case you want to send the transcript through Speed Post
to overseas address i.e. Canada – 1400/- and USA- 2150/- (except WES-USA and WES-
Canada as transcripts are being sent digitally to WES).
3. Payment will be accepted through Demand Draft drawn in favour of “The Institute of Company
Secretaries of India” payable at New Delhi. The application to be sent along with the transcript
request form and other documents as stated above at the below mentioned address – The Joint
Secretary-Student Services, ICSI House, C-36, Sector-62, Noida - 201309, Uttar Pradesh.
4. The transcript will be sent at the address provided by students in the transcript request form in
a sealed envelope. Normally the Institute provides the transcript in a sealed and signed envelope
(without address on the envelope) for further forwarding it to the Institution concerned through
applicant’s choice of mode (courier / speed post / regd. post etc.)
For any Further details/ query, submit your query at Communication Portal [Link]
Q. 14 What is the procedure for surrender of result to re-appear in the same group / module?
1. For surrender of result you are required to submit an Affidavit on Rs. 10/= non-judicial stamp paper (format
appended below).
2. Attach the mark-sheet (Executive /Professional Programme) in original
aforesaid this(date)
Deponent
Verification
PART-11 : COMMUNICATION
Q.1 I am not receiving the mails from the Institute. What are the steps to be taken by me to enable
the same?
A.1 Please check the E-Mail Id and Mobile Number in your online profile after logging into your account
at [Link] case you have any difficulty in Login, check your password by retrieving the
same. The registration number is the username for students. Please update the email and mobile
number in case of any discrepancy.
In case you still do not start receiving the bulk mails, lodge a complaint with our Communication
Portal : [Link] to enable the Institute to verify the status and take further necessary action.
Q.2 I am not receiving any communications, Chartered Secretary Journal, etc. sent by post by the
Institute?
A.2 Please check your correspondence address in your online profile after logging into your account at
[Link]
Please update the same in case of any discrepancy. In case the correspondence address is correct
and yet you are not receiving the articles sent by the Institute by post, please lodge a complaint
with the Communication Portal : [Link] to enable the Institute to verify the status and take
further necessary action.
Q.3 What are the Guidelines to minimize Security threats to your online account on the Institute’s
website
A.3 1. Use Complex password (like Flowers -> F10w@r$) for your online accounts.
2. Change the passwords frequently.
3. Logout from the online account properly after session is completed.
4. Do not let your online login account be unused/ideal for long time.
5. Do not share your online account details to any unauthorized person.
6. Clear the browsing history and cookies after logout from the system.
7. Try to avoid using unsafe internet café’s to the maximum.
8. Do not use “remember password” option during the login.
9. Please inform such type of security threat incidents to the Institute on immediate basis.
PART-12 : MISCELLANEOUS QUERIES
Q.1 I have recently shifted my residence. How can I apply for change of address in Institute’s
record?
A.1 Students can change/update their address, mobile number & e-mail id themselves. Please follow the
steps given below for updation of your address, mobile number & e-mail id.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Q.2 I wish to change my e-mail ID / or mobile no. in Institute’s record. What should I do?
A.2 Students can change/update their address, mobile number & e-mail id themselves. Please follow the
steps given below for updation of your address, mobile number & e-mail id.
Step 2:
Process 3: Process to change correspondence /permanent address
Step 3: