| Quick answer: Yes, graduates can skip CSEET. Under Direct Entry or CS After Graduation, graduates, post-graduates, ICAI Intermediate pass and ICMAI Final pass students can register directly for CS Executive. The Direct Entry fee is ₹23,900, which includes a ₹5,000 CSEET Exemption Fee. |
Is It Too Late to Start CS After Graduation?
Not at all. The CS course has a dedicated route for graduates. Instead of starting with CSEET, you begin directly at CS Executive, the first professional level.
Graduation → CS Executive (Direct Entry) → CS Professional → Training → Company Secretary
Who is Eligible for Direct Entry?
- Graduates
- Post-Graduates
- ICAI Intermediate pass students
- ICMAI Final pass students
- Students who have passed the 6th semester of a recognised 5-year integrated programme
- Eligible final-year / final-semester graduation students on provisional registration
- Eligible students appearing in the 6th semester of a recognised 5-year integrated programme
Direct Entry Fee
| Particular | Amount |
| Registration Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Education Fee | ₹12,900 |
| CSEET Exemption Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Pre-Examination Test Fee | ₹1,000 |
| TDOP | ₹2,500 |
| Total | ₹23,900 |
The exam fee is separate: ₹1,500 for one group or ₹3,000 for both groups.
Direct Entry vs CSEET Route
| Particular | Via CSEET | Direct Entry |
| Starting point | CSEET | CS Executive |
| CSEET exam | Required | Exempt |
| CSEET cost | ₹9,000 | – |
| Executive fee | ₹18,900 | ₹23,900 |
| Total to reach Executive | ₹27,900 | ₹23,900 |
Direct Entry saves you the time of a separate entrance exam and costs less overall to reach CS Executive.
How to Register Through Direct Entry or CS After Graduation
Register Online (Direct Entry) → Pay Fee → Complete TDOP → Pre-Examination Test → Exam Form → Executive Exam
Register through the official ICSI Direct Entry link. Students registering on or after 1 January 2026 must complete the Three Days Orientation Programme (TDOP) within 3 months of registration, before filling the exam form.
When Should Graduates Register?
Your registration date decides which exam you can appear for.
| Exam | Both Groups – Register By | One Group – Register By |
| June | 30 November | 31 January |
| December | 31 May | 31 July |
Paper-Wise Exemptions
Students with certain higher qualifications, such as eligible LL.B. or ICMAI Final qualified students, may get paper-wise exemption in CS Executive. The fee is ₹1,000 per exempted paper, applied through the ICSI SMASH Portal. Check ICSI’s latest exemption mapping, because entitlement depends on your qualification.
What You Will Study
CS Executive has 7 papers in 2 groups: Company Law, securities laws, tax laws, corporate accounting, labour laws, jurisprudence and commercial laws. Your graduation background in commerce, law or management will give you a head start in several of these.
Fee Concessions
ICSI offers registration fee concessions to eligible categories, including SC/ST students, persons with disabilities, certain armed forces categories, Agniveers and economically weaker students, subject to conditions.
Learn with Jahangir Tutorials
Jahangir Tutorials is exclusively focused on the Company Secretary course, with classes for CSEET, CS Executive and CS Professional.
- Offline Classes, Mumbai (Hinglish): Face-to-face at Andheri West
- Online Classes, All India (100% English): Professionally recorded and edited lectures, suited to students across India, including South India
All official ICSI links are on our ICSI Links page.
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FAQs on CS After Graduation
1. Can graduates skip CSEET or get into CS After Graduation?
Yes. Graduates and post-graduates can register directly for CS Executive through Direct Entry.
2. Who is eligible for CS Executive Direct Entry?
Graduates, post-graduates, ICAI Intermediate pass students, ICMAI Final pass students, students who have passed the 6th semester of a 5-year integrated programme, and eligible final-year graduation students on provisional registration.
3. What is the Direct Entry fee for CS Executive?
₹23,900, including a ₹5,000 CSEET Exemption Fee. The exam fee is separate.
4. Can final-year students register for Direct Entry?
Eligible final-year or final-semester graduation students can register on a provisional basis.
5. Can LL.B. graduates get exemptions in CS Executive?
Eligible LL.B. qualified students may get paper-wise exemption at ₹1,000 per paper, subject to ICSI’s exemption rules.
6. When should I register to appear in the June exam?
Register by 30 November to appear in both groups, or by 31 January to appear in one group.
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