How can I become a CS secretary?
Jackson Reed
Updated on December 30, 2025
Eligibility to become Company Secretary (CS)
- After Class 12, students must take up ICSI Foundation course.
- After qualifying the ICSI Foundation course, students can enrol in ICSI Intermediate Course.
- Students who clear ICSI Intermediate course are eligible for the last stage of the ICSI course, i.e., Final.
How do I do ICSI?
- to pursue the Company Secretaries Course i.e. Foundation Programme.
- the Company Secretaryship i.e. Executive Programme.
- Foundation Programme which is of eight months duration can be pursued by 10+2 pass or equivalent.
- Executive Programme can be pursued by a Graduate of all streams except Fine Arts / CPT passed of ICAI /
How can I apply for CS?
Procedure for Online Registration for CS Professional
- Logon to Online Services on
- Click Student and then click My Account.
- Click Professional Registration under “Payment Request” option.
- Upload Pass Marksheet of both modules of Executive Programme by clicking on choose file.
- Make payment of Rs.
What is CS Company Secretary course?
CS Course Details
| Course | CS |
|---|---|
| Full form | Company Secretary |
| Eligibility | Foundation Programme (10+2 pass or equivalent) Executive Programme (Graduation) Professional Programme (Executive Programme) |
| Duration | Foundation Programme (8 Months) Executive Programme (9 months) Professional Programme (10Months) |
What is Fees for cs course?
CS Course Highlights
| Course | CS |
|---|---|
| Admission Process | Entrance Examination/ Merit Based |
| Course Fee | Foundation program:- INR 3600/- |
| Executive program:- INR 7000/- | |
| Professional program:- INR 12,000 |
How many percentage is required for cs?
50% in 12th standard is required for cs exam. In 12th standard you should have physics, chemistry and maths as your optional subjects. Then you are eligible for applying for cs examination.
Is CS easier than CA?
Easy Studies – CS is much easier as compared to CA which has been referred to the toughest course in India. The CA course is easy to enter but tough to exit. While the CS is also not easy but not as tough as CA. Company Secretaries are held responsible to operate the company within the terms of Company Law.
Can a average student pass CS?
An average student can definitely do cs along with bcom.
Is CS course difficult?
Passing the CS Professional Program is most difficult for any student. It is also highly recommended for CS aspirants to study for the Executive Program and Professional Program through any ICSI-recognised university, offering CS courses.
Is CS a tough course?
No, it is not. It is not hard but yes it requires hard work. In CS mostly papers are theoretical which makes it the most difficult course for some students.
Is CS difficult than CA?
Easy Studies – CS is much easier as compared to CA which has been referred to the toughest course in India. The CA course is easy to enter but tough to exit. While the CS is also not easy but not as tough as CA. On the other hand, CS students can complete their internship after completing the CS studies.
What is the pass percentage of CS?
In Executive Programme 2.89 percent of candidates passed in both modules whereas 9.50 percent passed in Module – I and 9.98 percent in Module – II….CS Executive June 2017.
| CS Executive June 2017 | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| Module – 2 | 9.98% |
| Both Modules | 2.89% |