Q. What are the stages to be pursued to
become a Company Secretary?
Ans. There are
three stages to be pursued to qualify as a Company Secretary: 1) Foundation
Course 2) Intermediate
Course & 3) Final
Course Q: What is the eligibility to join Foundation Course?Ans: Pass in 10+2
Examination Or its equivalent in any stream |
Q: Can I get any facility for provisional admission because I have appeared in the +2 (Examination Or its equivalent)?Ans: Students who
have appeared/Enrolled themselves for appearing in the Senior Secondary
Examination are eligible for provisional admission. The proof of Passing the
+2 examination is required to be furnished to the Institute within 6 Months
of the provisional Admission. |
Q: What is the level of knowledge is required for the Foundation Course?Ans: Basic and
conceptual knowledge of all five subjects mentioned in first question of
Subjects section. |
Q: Any Pass percentage is required to get admission to the Foundation Course?Ans: A Pass in the
+2 or its equivalent examination is eligible for admission. No restriction
with regard to minimum percentage of marks for seeking admission being a
distant learning programme. |
Q: Can Science stream students get admission to the Foundation Course.?Ans: Yes. |
Q: What is the eligibility to join Intermediate Course?Ans: Pass
Foundation Course Examination of the ICSI. A degree or Master's degree. Pass
in ICWAI, ICAI [for full details refer to Handbook (Prospectus)] |
Q: What is the level of knowledge required for the Intermediate Course?Ans: Basic and
conceptual knowledge Of all eight subjects mentioned in second question of
Subjects section. |
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Subjects |
What are the Subjects for the Foundation Course?Ans: a) English
& Business Communication |
Q: What are the Subjects for the Intermediate Course?Ans: Group-II |
What are the Subjects for the Final Course:?Ans: Group-II (The Institute provides
comprehensive study material for all the subjects at the time of
admission. The institute allows the
option of writing the examination in English or Hindi Medium. Students can submit can submit the response
sheets to the test papers under compulsory postal tuition scheme in Hindi as
well, if they so desire.) |
Duration |
What is the Duration of the Foundation Course?Ans: a) 8 Months |
What is the Duration of the Intermediate Course?Ans: a) 9 Months |
Validity |
What is the Validity of Admission to foundation Course?Ans: 3 Years |
What is the Validity of Registration to C.S. Course?Ans: 5 Years |
Cut Off Dates |
Q: Which is the Last date for seeking admission to the Foundation Course?Ans: Admission is
open throughout the year. However cut off Dates are available viz., |
What is the Last date for seeking admission to the Intermediate Course?Ans: Admission is
open throughout the year. However cut off dates are as under- |
What is the Last date for submission of examination Enrolment Application Forms?Ans: 25th March
for June Examination and 25th September for December Examination |
When is the Date of declaration of results of Foundation, Intermediate & Final Course?Ans: Feb.25 for
Dec. Exam. |
Fees Details |
Any Fee concession given to SC/ST/Physically Handicapped candidatesAns: 50 % in all
cases |
W hat is the Cost of prospectus of Foundation Course?Ans: Rs. 70 at the Reception Counter of the ICSI. |
How much is the Fees for Foundation Course?Ans:
Registration Fee Rs 1000 |
How much is the Oral Coaching Fees for Foundation Course?Ans: Oral tuition
Fee about Rs.4000 (It varies from OT Centre to OT Centre ) |
What is the Cost of Prospectus of Regular Course?Ans: Rs.100 at the
reception Counter Rs.150 by Post [Money should be Sent by way of DD favouring "The Institute of Company Secretaries of
India" payable at Ahmedabad, Bangalore,
Calcutta, Chennai , Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune] |
What is the Fee for commerce students?Ans: Registration Fee :
Rs. 1100 |
Q: How much is the Fee for Non-Commerce Students?Ans: Registration
Fee: Rs. 1100 |
What is the Mode of payment of Course Fees?Ans: By way of
crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour of "The
Institute of Company Secretaries of India" Payable at Ahmedabad, |
What is the Cost of Examination Application forms?Ans: Rs.20 |
How much is the Examination Fee required to be paid?Ans:
Foundation : Rs. 875 (Lumpsum) |
What is the Mode of Payment of Examination Application Fee?Ans: By way of
crossed Demand Draft favoring "The Institute of Company Secretaries of
India" payable at Ahmedabad, |
Whether Computer Training Programe is compulsory for the students?Ans: Yes:-
Computer Training has been made compulsory and pre-requisite for all the
students intending to appear in Intermediate CS Examination. The Institute,
in this regard, has tied up with M/s. NIIT through which 70 hours of computer
training shall be provided. For further details please refer to the ICSI-NIIT
section on website of ICSI ie. www.icsi.edu
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How the student can get his query resolved, if the place where the student resides does not have a Regional Office/Chapter?Ans.: Students are welcome to contact the ICSI Headquarters for
seeking any academic and administrative guidance.
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How to obtain a De-Novo Registration ?Ans.: By making an Registration De-Novo application in the prescribed
format appended in the Handbook. It
can also be obtained from the Institute’s offices. The guidelines for seeking
Registration De-Novo are hosted in the Website and these are printed in the
Student Company Secretary bulletin every now and then. |
What is the qualification for a non-resident student for getting registration to the Course?Ans.:
Non-resident students residing in
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Q. Does the
Institute impart oral coaching for Foundation, Intermediate and Final stages? Ans. The Institute provides oral coaching through interactive
learning through its
Regional Councils, Chapters and Collaborative Oral Tuition Centres: Ø Also conducts refresher classes
for students Ø Completion of oral tuition
coaching entitles student for appearing in examination Ø Libraries for students are
located at: · Regional
Offices · Chapters · Collaborative Oral Tuition Centres |
Coaching Completion Certificate |
Q: Whether the Postal Tuition is compulsory?Ans: Yes, The
student may avail the facility of Oral Tuition Classes being conducted by
Regional Councils & Chapters on optional basis. The students opting to undergo oral
coaching are required to pay the prescribed oral tuitioin
fee to the oral tuition center besides the usual registration charges. |
Q: Whether Submission of Response is Compulsory?Ans: Yes,In case of undergoing Oral Coaching, submission of Response
Sheets is exempted provided the student qualifies in the tests conducted by
the coaching center and attendance record is satisfactory |
Q: Whether Oral Coaching Facilities are available at Chennai for Foundation Course?Ans: Yes, Almost
all the regional councils/chapters are conducting the oral coaching classes.
Student may contact them for details/schedule. |
Q: What is the Criteria for obtaining Coaching Completion Certificate?Ans: 40% in the
Compulsory Test Papers of each subject in case of Postal Coaching; 40% in two
tests of each subject and 75% attendance in case of Oral Coaching. |
Q: If a student is willing to/has sent the CCs to ICSI, can he avail the OTC facility for his own studies ?Ans. : Yes
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Q: If a student has sent CCs to the ICSI can he still appear for the exams conducted for OTC by the Regional Office/Chapter?Ans.:Yes
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Q: How can a student get the updates to study material ?Ans.: Through the columns of Student Company Secretary bulletin and the Supplement being brought out by the
Institute from time to time.
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Q: Can a student appear for the exam in case he has
not received the Coaching Completion Certificate from the Institute?
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Q: Whom should a student write to if he does not receive the Student Company Secretary or for change of address ?Ans.:Mr. Sohan
Lal, Joint Director, Students Services at the
Headquarters.
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Q: How can a student get a duplicate Identity card if the original is lost?Ans.: By
adopting the following procedure:-
· Making an application on a plain paper giving justification· Lodging a complaint with the Police against acknowledgement; photo copy to be sent with the application· Filling up of the duplicate Identity Card proforma which can be obtained from the Institute’s offices and return therewith a passport size photograph duly affixed and attested therein.· Making
a payment of Rs. 50/- for issuing duplicate
Identity Card by way of crossed Demand Draft drawn in favour
of ICSI payable at
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Examination Details |
Provide me with details about Examination?Ans: Examinations
are conducted twice in a year i.e., June and December. |
What are the Qualifying Marks in the Examination?Ans: For passing
all the stages, students are required to obtain 40% marks in each paper and
an aggregate of 50% in all papers. The
Institute also awards prizes, rank certificates, merit scholarships to the
meritorious students based on their performance in the Institute’s
examination and Merit-cum-Means assistance to the economically weaker
students |
What is the Last date for submission of Examination Enrolment application FormsAns: 25th March
for June examination *With Late Fees |
Can a student apply for rechecking of his Answer sheets ? What is the procedure therefore?Ans.: A
student can seek verification of marks by making an application on plain
paper by remitting the requisite fee of Rs. 100/-
per subject within a month of declaration of results. Revaluation is not allowed.
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Is it necessary that a student should appear for the exam at the Exam Centre with reference to his residential address available with the ICSI’s records?Ans.:Not necessary. A student can opt to appear from any of the examination center irrespective of their locations. |
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Q: What is the paper wise exemption granted to a Cost Accountant?Ans: A candidate
who has passed the Final examination of the ICWAI is eligible for paper wise
exemption from the following subject of the Intermediate/Final Examination:
Intermediate
Final (New Syllabus)
Q. What does
ICSI stand for? Ans. ICSI stands for The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. It isØ A Premier National Professional
Body Ø Established under the Company
Secretaries Act, 1980 Ø Under the jurisdiction of
Department of Company Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India Ø The ICSI has – Ø Its Headquarters at Ø 4 Regional Offices at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Ø 45 Chapters 20 Satellite
Chapters all over Ø Centre for Corporate Research
and Training (ICSI-CCRT) at Navi Mumbai Q. What are
the functions of the ICSI? Ans. The
functions of ICSI include: Ø Development and Regulation of
Profession of Company Secretaries Ø Conduct of Company Secretary
Examinations Ø Enrolment of qualified students
as Members of the ICSI after practical training Ø Implementation of Code of
Conduct and exercising professional supervision over members whether in
employment or in practice Ø Conduct of Professional
Development and Continuing Education Programmes Ø Issuance of Secretarial
Standards and Guidance Notes Ø Regular Interaction with the
Government, Regulatory Authorities and Chambers of Commerce & Industry Ø Publication of highly reputed
Professional Journal ‘Chartered Secretary’ Ø Publication of ‘Student Company
Secretary’ and ‘CS Foundation Course Bulletin’ for students Q. What
exactly is the role of Company Secretary? Ans. A Company
Secretary: Ø Is a vital link between the
company and its Board of Directors, shareholders, government and regulatory
authorities Ø Ensures that Board
procedures are both followed and regularly reviewed and provides guidance to
Chairman and the Directors on their responsibilities under various laws Ø Commands high position
in the value chain and acts as conscience seeker of the company A Company Secretary being
multidisciplinary professional renders services in following areas: · Corporate
Governance and Secretarial Services · Corporate
Governance Services · Corporate
Secretarial Services · Secretarial/Compliance Audit and
Certification Services Ø Corporate Laws Advisory and
Representation Services · Corporate
Laws Advisory Services ·
Representation Services · Arbitration
and Conciliation Services Ø Financial Markets Services · Public Issue,
Listing and Securities Manager · Takeover Code
and Insider Trading · Securities
Compliance and Certification Services Ø Financial and Accounting
Services Ø Taxation Services Ø International Trade and WTO
Services Ø Management Services ·
General/Strategic Management · Corporate
Communications and Public Relations · Human
Resources Management · Information
Technology Q. What is
the Career Prospectus for Company Secretaries both in employment and in
practice? Ans. A qualified Company Secretary has
openings both in employment as
well as In Practice:
EmploymentØ Companies with a paid-up
capital of Rs.2 crore or more are statutorily
required to appoint a whole time Company Secretary Ø All companies seeking listing
on stock exchange are required to appoint a whole Company Secretary who is a
member of the ICSI Ø Every kind of organization
whose affairs are conducted boards, councils and other corporate structures,
be it a cooperative society, trust, society association, federation,
authority, commission, board or the like, finds it useful to appoint a
qualified company secretary in key administrative position. PracticeØ After obtaining a Certificate
of practice from the Institute.
Members of the Institute can take up independent practice. Ø A Company Secretary in Practice
has been authorized to issue certificates and attest documents under: Ø Companies Act Ø Securities Laws Ø Exim
Policy Company Secretaries in Practice
also render following Services: Ø Corporate Governance and
Secretarial Services Ø Corporate Laws Advisory and
Representation Services Ø Financial Markets Services Ø Finance and Accounting Services Ø Taxation Services Ø International Trade and WTO
Services Ø Management Services Q. What
training is required to be undertaken by the students pursuing Company Secretaryship
Examination? Ans. A candidate who has passed the Final examination of the
Institute is required to possess the
practical experience and undergo practical training or be exempted therefrom to become eligible to Associate Membership of
the Institute. The
students are required to undergo the following trainings: (i)
5 days Training Orientation Programme (TOP) before
commencement of training (ii)
15 months training after passing the Intermediate Examination or Final
Examination. (iii)
3 months practical training after passing the Final examination for those who
are exempted from undergoing 15 months training (iv)
15 days Training with Registrar of Companies (ROC), Stock Exchange, financial
or banking institution (v)
15 days Secretarial Modular Training Programme
(SMTP) after passing the Final Examination and completion of other Training
requirement The students can be exempted from training totally or
partially depending on the practical experience possessed by them. A student after passing the Final examination may enroll
as ‘Licentiate ICSI’ at his option until he completes the training
requirements.
Q. When is
one eligible for Membership of ICSI? Ans. One is
eligible for Membership of ICSI
Q. Does the Institute provide Placement Assistance? Ans. The
Institute and its Regional Councils and Chapters offer placement Services to members and
students.
Q. Which are
the Regional Councils, Chapters and Current Examination Centres of ICSI? Ans. The ICSI has 4 Regional Councils at Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and New located in
various cities all over Navi Mumbai. EAST NORTH SOUTH
WEST Guwahati Kolkata Bhilwara Ernakulam Mumbai (Churchgate) Ranchi Dehradun Madurai Mumbai(Jogeshwari) Gurgaon Jaipur Thane
Vadodara Noida Shimla Yamunanagar
*Overseas Centre: Chapters of
ICSI (without Examination Centre)
: Dombivili, Modi Nagar, Navi Mumbai
Satellite Chapters of ICSI (without Examination Centre)
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