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    CS Executive Registration Dec 2026 (Open) - Fees, Eligibility, Steps to Apply Online

    CS Executive Registration Dec 2026 (Open) - Fees, Eligibility, Steps to Apply Online

    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 25 Feb 2026, 04:35 PM IST

    The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) keeps the CS Executive registration window open throughout the year. Currently, the CS Executive December 2026 registration is open for both groups until May 31, 2026. The CS Executive registration 2026 is mandatory for students who want to enroll in the programme and eventually appear for it.
    CS Executive Registration Dec 2026 Direct Link

    This Story also Contains

    1. CS Executive Cut-Off Dates 2026
    2. CS Executive Eligibility Criteria 2026
    3. Routes for ICSI CS Executive Registration 2026
    4. CS Executive Registration Fees 2026
    5. CS Executive Fee Concession
    6. CS Executive Admit Card 2026
    CS Executive Registration Dec 2026 (Open) - Fees, Eligibility, Steps to Apply Online
    CS Executive Registration December 2026

    Currently, the CS Executive registration for December 2026 can be done at icsi.edu or the ICSI smash portal. Soon after the programme registration window is over, the CS exam form registration window will be announced. Go through the complete article to know about ICSI CS registration 2026, registration process, fee and more.

    CS Executive Cut-Off Dates 2026

    As mentioned above, the registration process for the CS Executive exam is open throughout the year. But to avoid confusion and chaos related to sectional and module-wise dates, ICSI has prefixed the module-wise cutoff dates for registration.

    CS Executive Registration Cutoff Dates

    EventsJune 2026December 2026

    Last date for CS Executive registration (both modules)

    November 30, 2025May 31, 2026

    Last date for CS Executive registration (single module)

    January 31, 2026July 31, 2026

    The above-mentioned dates can be extended by ICSI. The information on the extended dates will be updated in this article if it is released officially.

    CS Executive Eligibility Criteria 2026

    ICSI officially prescribes the CS executive eligibility criteria 2026 on its website - icsi.edu. Candidates who want to apply for the CS Executive course must check the eligibility criteria beforehand to avoid future cancellations.

    • To register for the CS Executive course, candidates should be above 17 years of age.

    • Candidates should have passed the CS Foundation level or CSEET exam conducted by ICSI

    • Candidates taking admission through the direct entry route do not need to qualify CS Foundation/ CSEET exam. For such candidates, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is mandatory

    • Candidates who have passed the final level of ICMAI or ICAI are also eligible to register

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    Routes for ICSI CS Executive Registration 2026

    As mentioned above, ICSI allows CS Executive registration for Executive through two routes. One is the direct entry route, and the other is the Foundation/CSEET route. Let us understand the difference between the two routes of CS Executive registration 2026.

    1- Foundation/CSEET Route - ICSI has divided the Company Secretary course into different levels - CS Foundation/ CSEET, CS Executive and CS Professional. Candidates who qualify for the first level which is CS Foundation/ CSEET can move ahead with CS Executive 2026 registration.

    2- Direct Entry Route - Candidates who have completed their graduation/postgraduation in Corporate Secretaryship or Commerce or in any discipline other than Fine Arts can directly take admission in the CA Intermediate course. Therefore, such candidates taking admission through the direct entry route do not need to register or qualify CS Foundation/ CSEET exam.

    Documents Required for CS Executive Registration 2026

    Candidates must ensure that they have scanned copies of the following documents before filling out the application form-

    • Candidate’s photograph and signature

    • DOB Certificate (Class 10 pass certificate)

    • Admit card of Class 12 exam

    • Qualification Certificate (Class 12 mark sheet or certificate/ICAI/ ICMAI Final pass certificate/ Graduation pass certificate/Graduation Consolidated mark sheets/ Post Graduation pass certificate/ Consolidated mark sheets)

    • Category certificate (other than general)

    • ID proof (Aadhar card/passport/PAN card/driving license/ration card)

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    All the documents mentioned above must be uploaded in a specified size and format while filling out the CS Executive admission form.

    Document Specifications

    File format

    All the files should be present in one of the following formats(jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, pdf).

    Maximum file size

    2 MBs

    Photograph file size

    Between 20kb to 50kb

    Signature file size

    Between 10kb to 20 kb

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    How to Register for CS Executive Course 2026

    After fulfilling the officially prescribed eligibility requirements, candidates can follow the given steps for ICSI Executive registration -

    Detailed steps to be followed for registration-

    Step 1 - Go to the official website of ICSI

    To submit the application form for CS Executive exam candidates have to go to the official website and click on the link “Online Services” visible on the menubar.

    Step 2 - Click on ‘Register for CS Course’ or click on ‘Registration for CSEET passed students in CS executive programme’

    Candidates who are registering with ICSI for the first time need to click on the link “Register for CS Course’, while the candidates who are registering after completing CSEET exam can click on the other option to proceed further.

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    Step 3 - Read the details and proceed with CS Executive 2026 registration

    First-time users need to enter all the basic information, correspondence and permanent address and generate a unique ID. Move ahead by filling in the details shown in the given image-

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    Step 4 - Check the fee details and proceed to upload the documents

    After filling in all the required details, candidates will be able to check the CS Executive fees details. Now upload all the above-mentioned documents as per the specifications.

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    Step 5 - Preview the application, complete payment and save the transaction ID

    The last step of filling CS Executive 2026 application form is to review the filled application form. Once confirmed that all the details are correct, candidates can move ahead and complete the payment. After the payment confirmation, a transaction ID will be generated. Candidates must download the transaction receipt and keep it for future reference.

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    CS Executive Registration Fees 2026




    Fee Payable (Rs) by the students who have passed

    • CS Executive Entrance Test


    • CS Foundation Programme

    • Graduates (Minimum 50% Marks) and Post Graduates


    • Final Course of ICAI


    • Final Course of ICMAI

    Registration Fee

    2000

    2000

    Education Fee

    6500

    6500

    CSEET Exemption Fee

    NIL

    5000

    Pre-Exam Test Fee

    1000

    1000

    Orientation Prog.

    600

    600

    Chartered Secretary

    Journal Subscription

    (Optional) for one year

    500

    500

    Total

    10600

    15600

    CS Executive Fee Concession

    ICSI also provides a certain amount of concession in the registration fee to candidates belonging to different categories.

    Fee Concession:

    Categories

    Concession in fee %

    • SC/ST

    • Service/ Retired personnel of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all paramilitary forces

    50%

    • Physically Handicapped [as defined under Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act]

    Only CS Executive registration fee (2000) is to be paid

    • ICLS Officers and Officials with Ministry of Corporate Affairs

    • Wards and widows of martyrs of officials from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all paramilitary forces

    • Personnel of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all paramilitary forces with permanent disability as a result of participating in acts of war and other missions

    100%

    What After CS Executive Registration?

    Once the registration process for the CS Executive December sessions is over, ICSI will release the CS Executive exam form 2026. Candidates who want to appear in the December session must mandatorily fill out the exam form in online mode. While filling out the exam form candidates have to select the module(s) in which they want to take the December session CS Executive exams.

    CS Executive Exam Form Fee

    Modules

    Fee

    For single module

    Rs. 1200

    For both modules

    Rs. 2400

    For filling the exam form, candidates must stay updated with the cutoff dates.

    CS Executive Admit Card 2026

    After the closure of the exam form window, ICSI will release the CS Executive 2026 admit card in online mode. Some major exam-related details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam centre address, exam date and timings, module(s) and exam day guidelines will be mentioned under the CS Executive admit card. It is a mandatory document, therefore all candidates must download it before waiting for the last date. Carrying the admit card to the exam centre is mandatory for all candidates.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the last date of CS Executive December 2026 registration?
    A:

    Candidates can register for CS Executive Dec 2026 exams (both module) till May 31, 2026 and till July 31, 2026 (single module).

    Q: Can I apply for CS executive exam in offline mode?
    A:

    Candidates are advised to register for the CS Executive exam in online mode only.

    Q: What is the last date of CS Executive registration for single modue in June 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can register for the CS Executive June 2026 single module till January 31, 2026.

    Q: Is it mandatory to qualify CSEET exam before appearing in CS Executive?
    A:

    As per the eligibility criteria, candidates are graduates/ postgraduates or have completed course from ICAI/ ICMAI are exempted from appearing in CSEET exam.

    Q: I am in final year of graduation. Can i register for CS Executive exam?
    A:

    Yes, ICSI allows final year candidates to register for the CS Executive exam on provisional basis.

    Q: Is there any concession in CS Executive registration fee for OBC category candidates?
    A:

    No, there is no registration fee concession for OBC category candidates.

    Q: Will ICSI provide me study material after CS Executive registration?
    A:

    Yes, ICSI issues the hard copy of study material to all registered candidates.

    Q: When to register for CS Executive exam?
    A:

    The CS registration window remains open throughout the year. One can register for CS Executive after passing the CSEET exams.

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    Questions related to CS Executive Exam

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    Have a question related to CS Executive Exam ?

    Hello Saniya,

    if you can read the module in one go and can revise the same Atleast 3 to 4times  from august month to December then you should definatelly go for it.

    But if you are having a doubt in mind if you cant clear CSEET or Cs group 1

    Hello Aspirant,Hope you are doing well

    If student fails to fill the exam form of CS Executive then that particular student is not allowed to write the exam as filling a form is an essential requirement.That student can write the exam only in next term after filling the form.

    Hope

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    Hope you are doing good.

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    Hello there,

    Yes , you are eligible for CS Executive exam .

    Here is the Eligibility criteria for CS Executive Eligibility Criteria  :-

    As per the eligibility criteria candidate must have completed their graduation / post graduation can registered for the CS Executive course.

    As per CS Executive eligibility criteria

    Hello Aspirant.

    Hope you are doing well.

    There is no specific syllabus for the Pre-exam test. As it applies to the executive program students, the test is conducted in all the papers of the Executive Program modules. The candidate is expected to possess knowledge about the Foundational syllabus to a