CS Fees: Course, Registration, Concessions, Foundation, Executive, Professional, Examination

The total fee for Company Secretary is INR 40,300. This fee is divided among 3-course levels which are CS Foundation, CS Executive and CS Final.

The CS Foundation Course Fee is INR 4,500. Students will have to pay this fee in order to give the first exam of the CS course. The second level is known as CS Executive. CS Executive Course Fee is INR 10,600 - INR 15,600. CS Professional Course Fee is INR 12,000.

The course fees for the Company Secretary course depend on various factors like the level from which the student has started, the educational background, repeat students etc.

CS Course Fees Highlights

Particulars Fees
CS Foundation Course Fee INR 4,500
CS Executive Course Fee INR 10,600 - INR 15,600
CS Professional Course Fee INR 12,000
CSEET Fee INR 1,000
CS Foundation Exam Fee INR 1,200
CS Executive Exam Fee INR 1,200 for each module (there are 2 modules)
CS Professional Exam Fee INR 1,200 for each module (there are 3 modules)

CS Foundation Course Fees

CS Foundation is an 8-month long course and is the first level of the Company Secretary course. The course fee of the Company Secretary Foundation is INR 4500. This fee is payable at the time of admission and it can be paid by various options like debit card, credit card, net banking, or through bank challans.

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CS Executive Course Fees

CS Executive is a 9-month long program and is the second level of the Company Secretary course. There are several ways of enrolling in a CS Executive course. A candidate can enroll in the CS Executive course after completing the CS Foundation course or after clearing the CSEET entrance test or after completing graduation/ post-graduation. There are different admission fees for different entries in a CS Executive course.

CS Course Fees for Graduates/ Post Graduates/ ICAI/ ICMAI

The course fee for this category is divided into different sections.

Particulars Fees (INR)
Registration Fee 2000
Education Fee 6500
CSEET Exemption Fee 5000
Pre-Exam Test Fee 1000
One-Day Orientation Program Fee 600
Chartered Secretary Journal Subscription (Optional) for one year 500
Total 15,600

CS Course Fees for Students appearing through CSEET

The course fee for this category is divided into different sections.

Particulars Fees (INR)
Registration Fee 2000
Education Fee 6500
CSEET Exemption Fee Nil
Pre Exam Test Fee 1000
One Day Orientation Program Fee 600
Chartered Secretary Journal Subscription (Optional) for one year 500
Total 10600

CS Course Fees for students passing CS Foundation Exam

The course fee for this category is divided into different sections.

Particulars Fees (INR)
Registration Fee 2000
Education Fee 6500
CSEET Exemption Fee Nil
Pre Exam Test Fee 1000
One Day Orientation Program Fee 600
Chartered Secretary Journal Subscription (Optional) for one year 500
Total 10600

CS Professional Course Fees

CS Professional is a 15-month long program and is the third and final level of the Company Secretary course. A candidate after clearing the CS Executive course is eligible for the CS Professional course. The admission fee for the CS Professional Course is INR 12000. The fee can be paid by various options like debit card, credit card, net banking, or through bank challans.

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CS Final Course Fees

The complete Company Secretary program consists of three levels. The first level is the CS Foundation. The second level is the CS Executive program. The third level is the CS Professional program. The fee for the CS Foundation program is INR 4500. The fees for the CS Executive course range from INR 10,600 to 15,600 depending upon the type of admission. The fee for the CS Professional course is INR 12,000. The total CS course fees range between INR 27,100 to INR 32,000.

CSEET Fees

Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test or CSEET is an entrance test that is an alternative option to the CS Foundation Program. After qualifying in CSEET, a candidate can directly apply for the CS Executive program. The registration fee for CSEET is INR 1000 per student per appearance. There is a CSEET Classes advance fee of INR 1000 which is optional and can be remitted by students towards CSEET classes by Regional/Chapter offices of ICSI at the time of CSEET Registration.

CSEET Concessions

Students belonging to various categories are provided concessions in the CSEET registration fee. These categories are listed below.

  • Students belonging to the SC or ST category are provided a 50% concession.
  • Students who are physically handicapped are provided a 50% concession.
  • Students who are wards and widows of Martyrs and Defence Service Personnel with 
  • Students with Permanent Disabilities are provided 100% concession.
  • Students who are serving/ retired Personnel of Defence Services and Paramilitary 
  • Forces are provided 50% concession.
  • Students who are ICSI Staff and Wards/ Spouses of ICSI Staff are provided a 75% concession.
  • Students who are ICLS Officers/ Officers & Staff of MCA and affiliated offices (NCLT, SFIO 
  • and CCI) are provided 100% concession.
  • Students from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 
  • Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh are provided a 50% concession.
  • Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are provided 100% concession.

CS Fees for De Novo, Re-Registration, and Continuation

In case, the registration of students of the Executive and Professional Programs expires then they may apply for registration De Novo. There are two cases.

  • Case 1: Students may apply for Registration De-novo within two years of the expiry of former registration and the registration fee for this is INR 2000.
  • Case 2: If students fail to apply for Registration De-novo within two years of the expiry of Registration, they may still seek Registration de-novo within a maximum period of five years from the expiry of the former registration and the registration fee for this is INR 3000.

In case of Re-Registration to the Professional Program (For Students who have passed the Intermediate Course / Executive Program of CS Course under any Syllabus, Registrations have expired but are not eligible for Registration De Novo), the registration fee is INR 12000.

In the case of Continuation of Registration (For Students who have passed the Professional Program of CS Course, Registrations have expired but are yet to comply with all Training Requirements to become entitled to become a Member of ICSI), the continuation registration fee is INR 1000 per year.

CS Examination Fee

The examination for all three courses (Foundation, Executive, and Professional) of the Company Secretary is conducted twice a year (in June and December). An examination fee is charged for these exams. The exam fee structure is shown below.

Exam Fee Charged Total Fee
CS Foundation Exam INR 1200 INR 1200
CS Executive Exam INR 1200 for each module (there are 2 modules) INR 2400
CS Professional Exam INR 1200 for each module (there are 3 modules) INR 3600

(Note: Surcharge for appearing in Examinations from Overseas Centre (Dubai) (over and above normal Examination Fee) is USD 100.)

CS Post Registration Fees

Sometimes the students after enrolling into a CS program have to make some post-registration changes such as name change, signature change, photograph change, verification of educational qualifications, etc. So, for such changes, a post-registration fee is charged. Some of the post-registration fees are listed below.

  • For making some name changes, the fee is INR 200.
  • For changing the photograph, the fee is INR 100.
  • For changing the signature, the fee is INR 100.
  • For the Paper-wise Exemption (based on Higher Qualifications viz. Final course of ICMAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) and LL.B. with 50% Marks), the fee is INR 1000 per paper.
  • For issuing the duplicate pass certificate, the fee is INR 236 (inclusive of GST at 18%).
  • For issuing transcripts, the fee is INR 295 (inclusive of GST at 18%).
  • For verification of educational qualification, the fee is INR 590 (inclusive of GST at 18%).

CS Course Concession Details

Some categories of students are provided concessions in registration and examination fees in the Foundation, Executive, and Professional courses of the Company Secretary. 

Concession in Fee for registration to Executive or Professional Program

Category Concession
SC/ ST 50%
Physically Handicapped Only Registration Fee, i.e. INR 2000, is to be paid.
ICLS Officers and Officials Ministry of Corporate Affairs 100%
Wards and widows of martyrs of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all para-military forces 100%
Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh 100% at the time of registration to the Executive Programme stage
Personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all paramilitary forces with permanent disability as a result of participating in the act of war and other missions. 100%
Service/ Retired personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and all paramilitary forces 50%
Students from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh 50% at the time of registration to the Executive Programme stage

Concession in Exam Fee for Students of Foundation or Executive or Professional Program

Category Concession
SC/ ST 50%
Physically Handicapped 75%
ICLS Officers and Officials Ministry of Corporate Affairs 100% only for the first attempt
Wards and widows of martyrs of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all paramilitary forces 100%
Personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy, and all paramilitary forces with permanent disability as a result of participating in the act of war and other missions. 100%
Service/ Retired personnel of the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and all para-military forces 50%

Concession in fee for registration de novo

Category Concession
SC/ ST 50%
Physically Handicapped 75%

CS Course Fees: FAQs

Ques. How long are CS registration fees valid?

Ans. The registration for CS Professional is valid for 5 years.

Ques. How much money is required to do CS?

Ans. For CS Foundation - INR 4500

For CS Executive - INR 10600 to INR 15600

For CS Professional - INR 12000

Ques. How many transfers are allowed in CS training?

Ans. The trainees are allowed a maximum of 2 transfers during the training.

Ques. What is the passing rate of CS?

Ans. In December 2022 CS Professional Exam, 14.22% candidates passed in Module 1, 14% passed in Module 2, and 13.85% passed in Module 3.

Ques. Is the CS fee refundable?

Ans. No, the CS fee is not refunded.

Ques. Are CS registration fees refundable?

Ans. Candidates need to pay the full fee and then submit the claim for a refund.

Ques. What happens after clearing CS?

Ans. After clearing all CS levels, candidates need to undergo a 15-month training program.

Ques. What are late fees for CS professionals?

Ans. The candidates need to pay an extra INR 250 as a penalty.

Ques. What are the fees of the CS exam paper?

Ans. For CS Foundation - INR 1200

For CS Executive - INR 1200 for each module

For CS Professional - INR 1200 for each module

Ques. What is the minimum duration of CS?

Ans. The minimum duration of CS is 3 years. 

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