Becoming a CS is not so easy. It calls for a dedicated and consistent preparation. The admission to the CS course is open throughout the year. Examinations are conducted twice a year - June and December. The students have to register online at www.icsi.edu to write the exam.
If a student wishes to join the CS Course after 10+2 then he need to go through these three stages to pursue the Company Secretaries Course:
•    Foundation Program
•    Executive Program
•    Professional Program
On the other hand, if a student wants to join the CS Course after passing Graduation then need to go through these three stages to pursue the Company Secretaries Course:
•    Executive Program
•    Professional Program
Foundation Program:
The 4 exam papers to clear the foundation CS program are:
•    Business Environment & Entrepreneurship
•    Business Management, Ethics and Communication
•    Business Economics
•    Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing
Executive Program:
There are total 7 exam papers divided into two modules. Theexam papers to clear the executive CS program are:
Module 1:
•    Company Law
•    Cost and Management Accounting
•    Economic and Commercial Laws
•    Tax Laws and Practice
Module 2:
•    Company Accounts and Auditing Practices
•    Capital Markets and Securities Laws
•    Industrial, Labour and General Laws
Professional Program:
There are total 8 exam papers divided into four modules. The exam papers to clear the professional CS program are:
Module 1:
•    Company Secretarial Practice
•    Drafting,  Appearances and Pleadings
Module 2:
•    Financial, Treasury and Forex Management
•    Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency
Module 3:
•    Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade
•    Advance Tax Laws and Practices
Module 4:
•    Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance Management
•    Governance, Business Ethics and Sustainability
Examination fee
Exam fees is Rs.1200/- per program per module.
Pass Marks
In a bid to qualify CS exam, the candidate should secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects.