The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has reopened registration for the Company Secretary (CS) December 2025 examination. Candidates can register online for the exam from October 23, 2025 , at 10:00 AM, until October 25, 2025 . All applications must be submitted through the official ICSI website, icsi.edu.
Key Registration Information
The registration window for the ICSI CS December 2025 examination is brief. Prospective candidates must complete their applications and submit them by the closing date. This registration period facilitates entry for candidates enrolling in both the Executive and Professional programmes.
The online application process requires candidates to provide personal details, academic qualifications, and select their desired examination module. Candidates should verify their eligibility before beginning the application. All submissions must be made through the designated portal on icsi.edu.
Essential Prerequisites
Before appearing for the December 2025 examinations, candidates must fulfill two mandatory prerequisites. The Pre-Examination Test (Pre-ET) must be completed by October 24, 2025 , at 5:30 PM. This test ensures candidates possess foundational knowledge required for the main examination.
Additionally, candidates must complete the Training and Development Orientation Programme (TDOP). The deadline for finishing this program is October 20, 2025 . Both the Pre-ET and TDOP are compulsory requirements. Failure to meet these deadlines will disqualify candidates from taking the December 2025 examination session.
Examination Schedule and Details
The ICSI CS December 2025 examinations will take place from December 22 to December 29, 2025 . These dates apply to all registered candidates across the country. Each exam session is scheduled for three hours and fifteen minutes.
This duration includes a 15-minute reading time, followed by a three-hour writing period. Examinations will run daily from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The exam covers both the Executive and Professional levels of the Company Secretary course. Candidates should consult their admit cards for specific paper schedules and venue details upon release.
Application Correction and Changes
ICSI provides a dedicated window for candidates to request changes to their application details. This correction period runs from October 26, 2025 , to November 21, 2025 . Requests must be submitted by 4:00 PM on the final day.
During this time, candidates can apply for changes in their examination center, medium of examination, chosen module, or elective subject. Candidates must use the online portal for all change requests. ICSI will not entertain any requests for changes after the specified deadline. Reviewing application details carefully before this deadline is advised.
ICSI CS December 2025: Important Dates
| Event Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Company Secretary (CS) Examination |
| Board Name | Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
| Official Website | icsi.edu |
| Exam Dates | December 22 – 29, 2025 |
| Registration Dates | October 23 – 25, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | October 26 – November 21, 2025 |
| Pre-Examination Test Deadline | October 24, 2025 (by 5:30 PM) |
| Training & Development Orientation Programme Deadline | October 20, 2025 |
| Programmes Covered | Executive, Professional |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Exam Time | 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM (includes 15 min reading time) |