CS Executive Registration, Fees, and Important Dates

CS Executive Registration, Fees, and Important Dates

CS Executive December 2025 Registration – Comprehensive Guide

The registration window for the December 2025 CS Executive session has opened by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and is now live on the ICSI official portal – icsi.edu. Candidates looking to appear in the examination can register online via the ICSI portal.

• Registration for both modules opened on May 31, 2025.

• The registration for single modules will be initiated on July 31, 2025.

Before applying, students should verify due diligence about the eligibility criteria. ICSI's website will be releasing the time line to fill in details of the CS Executive exam (exam form) after the completion of the registration. Candidates can fill in the application and ITSM links through the ICSI official website or the ICSI SMASH portal CS Executive Registration, Fees, and Important Dates.

The complete article provides details of the CS Executive December 2025 registration process, key dates, eligibility, fees by stage, and a complete step by step process of the overall picture.

CS Executive December 2025 Registration Information

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has opened enrollment for the CS Executive Programme the entire year, but candidates have to keep in mind the deadlines if they want to sit the examination in any particular session.

With respect to the December 2025 session:

• Registration for both modules began on May 31 2025.

• The registration for one module began on July 31, 2025.

Candidates can now complete the process via the ICSI website (icsi.edu) or the ICSI SMASH portal.

Registration for December 2025 will remain open until notice since the registration for the June 2025 session (which closed January 31, 2025) has now closed. After the last date for registration, ICSI will announce the deadlines for submitting exam forms for the December session.

Summary - Registration for CS Executive December 2025

The CS Executive exam is held in June and December every year under the aegis of ICSI.

The overview of registration for December 2025 is as follows:

• Name of exam: December 2025 CS Executive

• Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is the exam body.

• Mode of registration: Online (ICSI & SMASH portal)

Expected registration dates:

• Both modules: May 31, 2025

• One module: July 31, 2025.

CS Executive Registration Overview for December 2025

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducts the CS Executive Examination biannually, in June and December. Below are the key components of registration and details for the attempt in December 2025.

Particulars	Details
Full Exam Name	CS Executive Examination
Conducting Authority	Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Exam Frequency	Twice a year (June & December)
Exam Level	National-level
Language of Exam	English
Application Mode	Online (through ICSI website/SMASH portal)
Exam Mode	Offline (pen and paper-based)
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Official Website	icsi.edu

CS Executive 2025 Registration Deadlines

Although the registration portal remains open the whole year, candidates must register by the deadlines specified to bring themselves under the examination procedure of a specific set of exams.

Events	CS Executive (December 2025)	CS Executive (June 2026)
Last date for registration (both modules)	May 31, 2025	November 30, 2025
Last date for registration (single module)	July 31, 2025	January 31, 2026 (Tentative)

Eligibility Criteria for CS Executive Registration 2025

Before beginning their application processing, candidates should ascertain their eligibility criteria before the ICSI:

• Age Criteria- One should be 17 years or older for registering.

Educational Pathways:

• Must have qualified either the CSEET or the CS Foundation examination.

• Direct Entry Pathway: For candidates with a bachelor’s or master’s qualification in any subject.

• Professional route: Candidates who have passed the final examination of the ICAI or ICMAI can also be eligible.

Documents Required for CS Executive December 2025 Registration

Applicants ought to gather & scan all required documentation before starting the online application process:

• The signer's image and a current passport-sized photo.

• Class 10 certificate (proof of date of birth).

• Class 12 marksheet/admit card.

• Graduation/Post-graduation certificates (if applicable).

• ICAI/ICMAI final pass certificate (as the Professional Qualification)

Document Upload Specifications

Specification	Details
Accepted File Formats	jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, pdf
Maximum File Size	2 MB per document
Photograph Size	20 KB – 50 KB
Signature Size	10 KB – 20 KB

Step-by-step Procedure for Registration of CS Executive, December 2025

If you fulfill the eligibility conditions, then the registration may be done online by following these:

• The first step is to visit the official website of ICSI.

• Click on the “Online Services” tab and select the option “Register for CS Course.”

• Fresh candidates will generate a new fresh profile.

• Candidates who qualified the CSEET are supposed to select the appropriate option.

• Create a unique ID by entering personal details and communication information.

• Documents are required to be uploaded as per the specifications and size.

• Pay the registration fees online and also check details before submission.

• After the payment is made, note down the transaction ID and download the receipt for future usage.

December 2025 CS Executive Registration Fee Concessions

To encourage wider participation and ease financial burdens, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) provides fee concessions to selected categories of candidates registering for the CS Executive December 2025 session.

Category	Concession Offered
SC/ST candidates	50% concession on fees
Serving/retired personnel of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force & paramilitary forces	50% concession on fees
Differently-abled candidates (as per Persons with Disabilities Act)	Only registration fee of ₹2000 payable
ICLS officers & employees under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs	100% concession
Widows and wards of martyrs from defence and paramilitary forces	100% concession
Armed forces personnel permanently disabled due to war or related missions	100% concession

Routes for Registration of CS Executive – December 2025

The ICSI allows candidate registration using two major routes for the CS Executive programme:

1. CSEET/Foundation Route

Straight enrollment at the executive level is available to candidates who have passed the CS Foundation exam or the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET).

This is the most popular route for students who are beginning their CS journey.

2. Direct Entry Route

Available for graduates, postgraduates in commerce, corporate secretaryship, or any discipline except fine arts.

This option enables the students to circumvent CSEET/CS Foundation and go straight to the Executive level, thereby providing a fast-track mode of advancement.

The Next Step After Registration for CS Executive

• Once you would have registered successfully for December 2025, the candidate needs to fill the exam form released by ICSI. Without this, candidates

Examination Fee Structure

Modules	Fee
Single Module	₹1500
Both Modules	₹3000