| Quick answer: CS Professional is the final academic stage of the CS course. You can register after passing both groups of CS Executive. It has 7 papers in 2 groups (700 marks), including one elective in each group. The programme fee is ₹20,000, the exam fee is ₹1,800 per group, and exams are held in June and December. |
What is CS Professional?
CS Professional is the last exam level of the Company Secretary course. It focuses on advanced areas: corporate governance, drafting, compliance, audit, restructuring, finance and specialised electives.
CSEET → CS Executive → CS Professional → Complete Training → Company Secretary
CS Professional Course at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
| Eligibility | Passed both groups of CS Executive |
| Groups | 2 |
| Papers | 7 papers, 700 marks |
| Exam Sessions | June & December |
| Passing | 40% in each paper + 50% aggregate in each group |
| Programme Fee | ₹20,000 |
| Exam Fee | ₹1,800 per group |
| Registration Validity | 5 Years |
How to Register
Pass CS Executive → Register for CS Professional → Select Electives → Pre-Examination Test → Exam Form → Appear
There is no separate CSEET or Direct Entry route at this stage. Registration is done through the ICSI student portal.
CS Professional Subjects
Group I
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| 1 | Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice | 100 |
| 2 | Drafting, Pleadings & Appearances | 100 |
| 3 | Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence | 100 |
| 4 | Elective – 1 Subject | 100 |
Group II
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| 5 | Strategic Management & Corporate Finance | 100 |
| 6 | Corporate Restructuring, Valuation & Insolvency | 100 |
| 7 | Elective – 1 Subject | 100 |
CS Professional Electives
Choose one elective in each group.
Group I Electives
- CSR & Social Governance
- Internal & Forensic Audit
- Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics & Cyber Security – Laws & Practice
- Advanced Direct Tax Laws & Practice
- IFSCA – Regulations, Listing & Compliances
Group II Electives
- Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
- Goods & Services Tax (GST) and Corporate Tax Planning
- Labour Laws & Practice
- Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
- Insolvency & Bankruptcy – Law & Practice
Tip: Choose electives that match your career goal. For example, Internal & Forensic Audit suits audit and compliance roles, while GST and Corporate Tax Planning suits tax roles. ICSI allows you to change your elective later, subject to rules and fees.
CS Professional Fees
| Particular | Amount |
| Education Fee | ₹19,000 |
| Pre-Examination Test Fee | ₹1,000 |
| Total Programme Fee | ₹20,000 |
| Exam Fee | Amount |
| One Group | ₹1,800 |
| Both Groups | ₹3,600 |
| Late Examination Form Fee | ₹250 |
| Change of Centre / Group / Medium / Elective | ₹250 per change |
What If You Fail CS Professional?
While your registration is valid, you do not pay the ₹20,000 fee again or re-register. Simply fill the exam form, pay the exam fee and reappear. If your registration expires before you pass, Registration De Novo applies.
After Passing: Training and Membership
Passing CS Professional alone does not make you a Company Secretary. You must also complete ICSI’s training requirements.
Pass Executive → 30 Days EDP → 21 Months Practical Training → Pass Professional → 30 Days CLDP → ICSI Membership
- EDP: 30 days (15 online + 15 classroom), after passing Executive
- Practical Training: 21 months with a Practising Company Secretary, registered company or approved entity
- CLDP: 30-day Corporate Leadership Development Programme, after passing Professional and completing practical training
If you pass Professional but your registration expires while training is pending, apply for Continuation of Registration at ₹1,000 per year.
How to Prepare for CS Professional
Study Material → Classes → Past Questions → Guideline Answers → Revision → Tests
Professional exams reward conceptual understanding, case-based application, answer writing and drafting. Solve past questions and compare your answers with ICSI Guideline Answers.
CS Professional Classes at Jahangir Tutorials
Jahangir Tutorials is exclusively focused on the Company Secretary course.
- Offline CS Professional Classes, Mumbai (Hinglish): Face-to-face at Andheri West
- Online CS Professional Classes, All India (100% English): Professionally recorded and edited, conceptual and exam-oriented lectures for students across India, including South India
All official ICSI links are on our ICSI Links page.
Get in Touch with Jahangir Tutorials for Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test, CS Executive and CS Professional Classes now.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can register for CS Professional?
Students who have passed both groups of CS Executive. There is no CSEET or Direct Entry route at this stage.
2. How many subjects are there in CS Professional?
Seven papers in two groups, including one elective in each group, totalling 700 marks.
3. What are the electives in CS Professional?
Group I offers six electives, including Internal & Forensic Audit and Advanced Direct Tax. Group II offers five, including GST and Corporate Tax Planning, and Insolvency & Bankruptcy. You choose one from each group.
4. What is the CS Professional fee?
The programme fee is ₹20,000. The exam fee is ₹1,800 per group, or ₹3,600 for both groups.
5. Does passing CS Professional make me a Company Secretary?
No. You must also complete the 30-day EDP, 21 months of practical training and the 30-day CLDP, then obtain ICSI membership.
6. What is CLDP?
CLDP is the 30-day Corporate Leadership Development Programme, the final training programme before membership, done after passing Professional and completing practical training.
7. What if my registration expires after passing Professional?
If training is still pending, apply for Continuation of Registration at ₹1,000 per year.
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