The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is closing the registration process for the December 2025 CS Professional and Executive programmes on September 25, 2025. Aspirants who have not yet applied must ensure their applications are submitted before this date to avoid the late fee. For those unable to meet the deadline, ICSI will accept registrations with a late fee until October 10, 2025.
ICSI CS December 2025 Application Deadlines and Exam Schedule
ICSI’s December 2025 session began accepting applications on August 26, 2025. The last date to register without a late fee is September 25, 2025, while registrations are also permitted between September 26 and October 10, 2025, with a late fee of INR 250. The exams are scheduled from December 22 to December 29, 2025. Each paper will be conducted in an offline mode, with two shifts each day. Candidates will be given a 15-minute reading time before the writing period begins.
Aspirants must carefully track key dates to avoid missing out on exam opportunities or incurring extra costs. The timeline for the application and exam is presented below for better clarity.
ICSI CS December 2025 Registration Process: Steps to Apply
Applicants must use the ICSI official portals, namely smash.icsi.edu or icsi.edu, for their registrations. After logging in, candidates should select ‘Submit Examination Form’ under the Examination Enrollment section. It is important to choose the correct programme (Executive or Professional), exam centre, language, and module(s). Payment of the exam fee must be completed online. Ensuring accurate information at every step is crucial for a smooth application process.
ICSI CS Professional and Executive Eligibility: December 2025 Session
Before starting the registration, candidates are required to check the eligibility criteria. Graduates and those who have cleared the Foundation Programme may register for the Executive Programme. The Professional Programme is available for those who have completed the Executive level.
A major requirement for both Professional and Executive aspirants is compulsory training. After completing either programme, candidates need to undergo 15 months of training with a company or practising company secretary. Additionally, 15 days of training in a specialised agency and 15 days in a Secretarial Modular Training Programme are mandatory.
ICSI CS December 2025 Student Support and Helpline Details
ICSI supports aspirants through a 24-hour CS Helpline at 011-41504444. This line features Interactive Voice Response (IVRS) to help students with queries at any time of the day. Academic queries can also be resolved by calling the dedicated Student Academic Helpline at 0120-6267777 from 7 AM to 11 PM.
Aspirants are encouraged to complete their registrations early to ensure a seamless experience, avoid the late fee, and secure a chance to appear in the December 2025 ICSI CS exams.
