The Institute of Company Secretaries of India’s (ICSI) Company Secretaries (CS) registration closes on September 25, 2025, for CS Professional and Executive programmes. To avoid paying the late fee, candidates must follow this deadline. The ICSI CS December 2025 registration started on August 26, 2025. Candidates can register through the official website of ICSI, icsi.edu. Candidates missing this deadline can apply till October 10, 2025, by paying a late fee of ₹250 along with the standard exam fee.
The ICSI CS December 2025 exams are scheduled to be held from December 22 to December 29, 2025. Each paper will be conducted offline in two shifts: starting at 2:00 PM and ending at 5:15 PM. Candidates are given 15 minutes to read the question paper before writing the exam.
ICSI CS December 2025: Important Dates
Candidates who wish to apply for the ICSI CS December session exams can check the table below for important dates.
| Event | Date(s) |
| Registration Opens | August 26, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register (Without Late Fee) | September 25, 2025 |
| Registration with Late Fee | September 26 to October 10, 2025 |
| Exam Dates | December 22 to 29, 2025 |
ICSI CS December Exam: Steps to Register
Candidates can register online for the December 2025 exams through the official ICSI portal:
- Visit the ICSI official registration portal at smash.icsi.edu or icsi.edu.
- Log in using the registration number and password, or register as a new user.
- Navigate to the Examination Enrollment section and choose ‘Submit Examination Form.’
- Select the course (Executive or Professional), exam centre, medium, and module(s).
- Pay the applicable exam fee online.
It is advisable to fill in all details carefully to ensure a smooth examination experience.
ICSI CS Exam 2025: Eligibility and Training
It is important to understand the eligibility criteria and training details before applying for the ICSI CS Executive and Professional Programmes.
- Candidates passing the Foundation Programme or graduates can register directly for the Executive Programme.
- Completion of the Executive Programme makes candidates eligible for the Professional Programme.
- Training of 15 months under a company or practising company secretary is mandatory post Executive or Professional Programme.
- Additional training requirements include 15 days in a specialised agency and 15 days in a Secretarial Modular Training Programme.
ICSI offers multiple helplines for student support. A dedicated 24-hour CS Helpline with pre-recorded information is available by dialling 011-41504444. This service provides round-the-clock information through an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS). The Student Academic Helpline operates from 7 AM to 11 PM for academic queries at 0120-6267777.
Candidates are advised to complete their registrations at the earliest to avoid last-minute issues and ensure their eligibility for the December 2025 ICSI CS exams.
