Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has updated the fee structure for the CS course, effective from February 1, 2025. The CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) registration fee is ₹2,000, with optional CSEET classes available for ₹1,000. Concessions of 50%-100% are offered to specific categories, including SC/ST students, physically handicapped individuals, ICSI staff, and students from certain regions. The Executive Programme fee varies based on entry qualifications, with a total fee of ₹18,900 for CSEET-passed candidates and ₹23,900 for direct-entry students. The Professional Programme fee is ₹20,000. Fees for re-registration, de-novo registration, and continuation of registration range from ₹2,000 to ₹20,000. Examination fees for the Executive and Professional Programmes are ₹1,500 and ₹1,800 per group, respectively, with additional charges for late submission and overseas centers. Other services such as name changes, paper-wise exemptions, and duplicate certificates carry separate fees. Further concessions are provided for military personnel, Agniveers, and students from specific regions.
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
SCHEDULE OF FEE APPLICABLE TO THE STUDENTS OF CS COURSE (W.e.f. 01.02.2025)
| CS EXECUTIVE ENTRANCE TEST (CSEET) | ||||
| CSEET Registration Fees | Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) including CSEET (Guide 1 & 2) per student per appearance. | |||
| CSEET Classes advance fees (Optional) (Students can remit advance fees towards CSEET classes by Regional/Chapter offices of ICSI at the time of CSEET Registration. | Rs. 1000/- | |||
| Concession in CSEET Registration Fee applicable to various categories of students are as under: | ||||
| Category | Concession | |||
| SC/ST | 50% | |||
| Physically Handicapped | 50% | |||
| ICSI Staff and Wards / Spouse of ICSI Staff | 75% | |||
| ICLS Officers/ Officers & Staff of MCA and affiliated offices (NCLT, SFIO and CCI) | 100% | |||
| Students from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh | 50% | |||
| Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 100% | |||
| EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME | ||||
| Particulars | Fee Payable (Rs.) by the students who have passed | |||
| CS Executive Entrance Test |
CS Foundation Programme |
Direct Admission –
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| Registration fee | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Education Fee | 12900 | 12900 | 12900 | |
| CSEET Exemption Fee | Nil | Nil | 5000 | |
| Pre_ Exam Test Fee | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Three Days Orientation Programme | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 | |
| Chartered Secretary Journal Subscription (Optional) for one year | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Total | 18900 | 18900 | 23900 | |
| PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME (After passing CS Executive Programme) | ||||
| Education Fee | 19000 | |||
| Pre-Examination Test Fee | 1000 | |||
| Total | 20000 | |||
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| REGISTRATION DE NOVO, RE-REGISTRATION, CONTINUATION OF REGISTRATION | |||
| Registration De Novo (For Students of Executive and Professional Programme whose Registrations have expired) | |||
| Students may apply for Registration De-novo within | 2000 | ||
| two years of the expiry of former registration | |||
| If students fail to apply for Registration De-novo within two years of expiry Registration, they may still | 3000 | ||
| seek Registration de-novo within a maximum period | |||
| of five years from the expiry of former registration. | |||
| Re-Registration to Professional Programme
(For Students who have passed Intermediate Course / Executive Programme of CS Course under any Syllabus, Registrations have expired but are not eligible for Registration De Novo) |
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| Education Fee | 19000 | ||
| Pre-Examination Test Fee | 1000 | ||
| Total | 20000 | ||
| Continuation of Registration
(For Students who have passed Professional Programme of CS Course, Registrations have expired but are yet to comply with all Training Requirements to become entitled to become Member of ICSI) |
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| Continuation of Registration | 1000 per year | ||
| EXAMINATION FEE (effective from December 2024 session of examinations) | |||
| Executive Programme | 1500 | Per Group | |
| Professional Programme | 1800 | Per Group | |
| Late Fee for submission of Examination Form | 250 | Lumpsum | |
| Change of Examination Center/Module/Medium | 250 | Per Change | |
| Surcharge for appearing in Examinations from Overseas Centre (Dubai) (over and above normal Examination Fee) | US$100 | Or Equivalent amount in Indian Rupees | |
| FEES APPLICABLE FOR OTHER POST-REGISTRATION SERVICES | |||
| Change of Name | 200 | ||
| Change in Photograph | 100 | ||
| Change in Signature | 100 | ||
| Paper-wise Exemption (on the basis of Higher Qualifications viz. Final course of ICMAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) and LL.B. with 50% Marks) | 1000 | Per Paper | |
| Duplicate Pass Certificate | 236 | Inclusive of GST@18% | |
| Transcripts | 295 | Inclusive of GST@18% | |
| Verification of Educational Qualification
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590
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Inclusive of GST@18%
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| CONCESSION IN FEE FOR REGISTRATION TO EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME / PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME |
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| Category | Concession |
| SC/ST | 50% |
| Physically Handicapped [as defined under Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act] | Only Registration Fee is to be paid. (At present “Registration Fee” for Executive Programme is Rs.2000/- & “Registration Fee” for Professional Programme is Nil) |
| ICLS Officers and Officials Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 100% |
| Wards and widows of martyrs of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all para military forces | 100% at the time of registration to Executive Programme stage |
| In Service/ Retired personnel of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all para military forces | |
| Wards of all personnel of Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all para military forces. | |
| Candidates who are inducted as “Agniveer” under AGNEEPATH Scheme of the Government of India after completing four years under the Scheme | |
| Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | |
| Students from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh | 50% at the time of registration to Executive Programme stage |
| CONCESSION IN EXAMINATION FEE FOR STUDENTS OF EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME / PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME |
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| Category | Concession |
| SC/ST | 50% |
| Physically Handicapped [as defined under Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act] | 75% |
| ICLS Officers and Officials Ministry of Corporate Affairs | 100%
(Only for the first attempt) |
| CONCESSION IN FEE FOR REGISTRATION DE NOVO | |
| Category | Concession |
| SC/ST | 50% |
| Physically Handicapped [as defined under Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act] | 75% |
