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    CS Professional Registration Dec 2026 (Open) - Fee, Eligibility, Steps to Apply Online

    CS Professional Registration Dec 2026 (Open) - Fee, Eligibility, Steps to Apply Online

    Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 13 Mar 2026, 12:00 PM IST

    The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) accepts CS Professional registration throughout the year. However, candidates should check the cutoff dates for CS Professional registration 2026. Currently, CS professional registration for December 2026 is open till May 31, 2026 for both groups. Meanwhile, the CS Professional Dec 2026 registration for the single group is open till July 31, 2026. The registration fee is Rs. 12,000. To register, candidates must log in to their ICSI’s student account and fill out the CS Professional application form. CS Professional exam will be conducted twice in 2026 - once in June and then in December.
    CS Executive Registration December 2026 Direct Link

    This Story also Contains

    1. CS Professional Registration Dates 2026
    2. CS Professional Eligibility Criteria 2026
    3. Supply of CS Professional Study Material 2026
    4. CS Professional Registration Fee 2026
    5. CS Professional Registration De Novo
    6. CS Professional Re-registration
    7. CS Professional Post-Registration Fees
    8. CS Professional Exam Form 2026
    9. CS Professional Admit Card 2026
    CS Professional Registration Dec 2026 (Open) - Fee, Eligibility, Steps to Apply Online
    CS Professional Registration Dec 2026

    CS Professional Registration Dates 2026

    As mentioned above, the registration for the CS professional exam can be done by candidates throughout the year as per the CS Professional exam dates given by ICSI. Candidates can refer to the table given below, which describes the deadlines for CS Professional registration 2026. Any changes in the prefixed module-wise cutoff dates for registration will be updated on this page.

    CS Professional Registration Cutoff Dates 2026 (June and December)

    EventsJune 2026December 2026

    Last date for CS Professional registration (both modules)

    November 30, 2025

    May 31, 2026

    CS Professional registration last date (single modules)

    January 31, 2026

    July 31, 2026

    CS Professional Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Before registering for the CS Professional exam, candidates should refer to the eligibility criteria requirements set of ICSI officially. The only and basic CS Professional eligibility criteria is qualifying the CS Executive exams (both modules) with the minimum passing marks prescribed by ICSI. Presently, to qualify the CS Executive exam candidates need to secure minimum 40% marks in each subject and an aggregate of 50% marks overall.

    At the time of registration, candidates have to upload the CS Executive mark sheet/ Statement of Marks for both the modules and proof of passing the exam.

    How to register for CS Professional 2026?

    Step 1 - Go to the official website of ICSI - icsi.edu

    Step 2 - Click on the link “Online Services” given in the menu bar of the home page

    CS Professional registration step 2

    Step 3 - Now click on the option “Student Portal” and log in to your ICSI account. Enter your Username and Password, proceed forward.

    Step 4 - Once logged in, select the option Students and click on “My Account”

    CS Professional registration step 4

    Step 5 - Now look for the option “Professional Registration” as shown in the given image and fill the application form in online mode.

    CS Professional registration step 5

    Step 6 - You will find your details in your account. Now upload the pass mark sheet of both modules of CS Executive exam.


    CS Professional registration step 6

    Step 7 - Complete the CS Professional registration fee payment of Rs. 12000. The payment can be done through Credit Card / Debit Card / NetBanking.

    Step 8 - Once the payment is complete, the registration is successful. Now candidates can go to the “Others” option and download Registration Letter / E-Identity Card.

    Supply of CS Professional Study Material 2026

    Candidates who register through the “Online Services” of ICSI are supplied study materials directly by post. Alternatively, candidates can also download the CS Professional study material from the official website of ICSI which is available in pdf format.

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    CS Professional Registration Fee 2026

    ParticularsFees

    CS Professional Education Fees

    12000

    Pre-Exam test fees (Applicable to Executive Programme New Syllabus Students) or students switched over to New Syllabus

    1000

    Total

    13000

    Registration Validity of CS Profession Exam

    The registration to the regular stage of CS Professional course is valid for five years. After this period, candidates can apply for Registration De Novo by paying an additional fee.

    CS Professional Registration De Novo

    Candidates who are not able to qualify for all the exams within the five-year period are eligible for Registration De Novo. It has to be sought within a maximum period of five years after the expiry of their registration failing which the benefits accrued under the said registration gets canceled and the candidate has to seek fresh registration and have to start ab initio.

    Registration De Novo Fees

    Conditions for De NovoFees

    Candidates may apply for registration de-novo within two years of the expiry of the former registration

    2000

    If candidates fail to apply for De Novo within 2 years, then they can still seek registration de-novo within a maximum period of five years from the expiry of former registration.

    3000

    CS Professional Re-registration

    This method is specifically for such candidates who are not able to seek Registration Denovo after passing the CS Executive exam under the various Syllabi introduced by the ICSI from time to time.

    Reregistration Fee

    DetailsFees

    Re-Registration to CS Professional Programme

    12000

    Note- Registration fee has to be remitted by way of demand draft favouring “The Institute of Company Secretaries of India” payable at New Delhi / Noida.

    CS Professional Continuation of Registration - This is for candidates who have passed CS Professional exams and their registrations have expired but are yet to comply with all “Training Requirements” to become entitled to become a Member of ICSI. For continuation of registration, such candidates have to submit Rs. 1000 every year.

    CS Professional Post-Registration Fees

    ServicesFees

    Change of Name

    200

    Change in Photograph

    100

    Change in Signature

    100

    Paper-wise Exemption (if any)

    1000 per paper

    Duplicate Pass Certificate

    236 Inclusive of GST@18%

    Transcripts

    295 Inclusive of GST@18%

    Verification of Educational Qualification

    590 Inclusive of GST@18%

    Concession in CS Professional Registration Fees 2026

    Category% of Concession

    Category

    % of Concession

    SC/ST

    50%

    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]

    75%

    Wards and widows of martyrs of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all paramilitary forces

    100%

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

    100%

    ICLS Officers and Officials Ministry of Corporate Affairs

    100% (only for the first attempt)

    CS Professional Exam Form 2026

    Once the registration period for a particular session is over, candidates have to fill the CS Professional exam form for that session to appear in the exams. As per the CS Professional exam pattern, there are three modules. Candidates can either fill the exam form for all modules altogether or for any single module as per their preference. ICSI will announce the exam application form cut-off dates for the December session on its official website- icsi.edu.

    CS Professional Admit Card 2026

    Candidates who fill the CS Professional exam form successfully within the time duration will be issued the admit card before the exam date. The admit card of CS Professional is an important document that must be carried by candidates during all exam days. Entry without the hard copy of admit card will not be allowed.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the last date of registration for CS professional December 2026 exams?
    A:

    Candidates can register for the December session exams till May 31, 2026 (both module), and til July 31, 2026 (single module).

    Q: What are the CS professional registration cutoff dates 2026?
    A:

    The CS Professional registration cut off dates for June 2026 session is November 30, 2025 (both module), and January 31, 2026 (single module). 

    Q: What is the CS Professional exam mode?
    A:

    As per the paper pattern, the CS professional exam is held in the offline centre based mode.

    Q: Can I change my CS Professional elective subjects after registration also?
    A:

    Yes, you can change your elective subjects at the time of filling the exam application form.

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    Questions related to CS Professional Exam

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    Have a question related to CS Professional Exam ?

    Hello Alisha!

    The CS Exam is conducted by a government-recognized body, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. However, the relation of the CS Exam with immediate Government jobs is no direct correlation. Instead, it is a professional certification to be a Company Secretary in India for the purpose of

    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