Company Secretaryship

Attention aspiring Company Secretary professionals!Mark your calendars for the upcoming May session of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) on May 6, 2023. This is an incredible opportunity for you to kickstart your journey towards a rewarding career in corporate governance and compliance.Before you take the plunge, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the official CSEET eligibility criteria. Make sure you meet all the requirements to ensure a smooth application process. Don't let this chance slip away!In addition, please note that the registration fee for the CSEET exam is Rs. 1000. While pursuing your dreams is invaluable, we understand that financial considerations can be a hurdle for some. That's why the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is dedicated to supporting candidates from certain categories by providing concessions.So, if you belong to any of these categories, seize this incredible opportunity to fulfill your ambitions:1. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)2. Scheduled Castes (SC)3. Scheduled Tribes (ST)4. Other Backward Classes (OBC)5. Persons with Disabilities (PWD)Take advantage of the concessions available to you and take one step closer to your dream career as a Company Secretary. Remember, the CSEET exam is a gateway to a world of professional growth and success.Don't delay! Start preparing for the CSEET exam and embark on a journey that will shape your future. The possibilities are limitless, and the rewards are immeasurable.Register today and pave the way for a prosperous career as a Company Secretary. Good luck on your CSEET journey, and may your aspirations become a reality!

The main programme offered by ICSI is that of a CS aka Company Secretary itself!Company Secretary course (CS) is offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), set up under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 to regulate the profession of company secretaries in India. CS course consists of two stages - CS executive followed by the CS professional programmes. To get admission into the CS executive programme (first level), candidates need to qualify in the national-level Company Secretary Executive Entrance test (CSEET). A direct admission route is also available to eligible candidates. Thereafter they must qualify in the CS professional course.It must be noted that Company Secretary course earlier had three levels but from June 2021, the CS foundation course which was the first level is to be discontinued. Candidates must complete the Company Secretary course to be eligible to practice as a CS.the latest Updates on CS Course: UGC has recentlyrecognisedthe Company Secretary qualification as equivalent to a post-graduate degree. This allows CS qualified students to apply for and appear in UGC NET. Candidates can now take up PhD programmes in Commerce or allied areas.ICSI course is for aspirants who wish to become company secretaries in India and abroad. Company secretaries aid in filing, registering, presenting, attesting or verifying any documents (including forms, applications and returns) by or on behalf of the company, a share transfer agent, an issue house, a secretarial auditor or consultant.They can act as an advisor to a company on management including any legal or procedural matters falling under the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947 and other acts like the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951, the Companies Act, 1956, the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 as well as any of the rules or bye-laws made by arecognisedstock exchange, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973*, or under any other law in force. Qualified company secretaries may become legal advisors, corporate policymakers, planners, etc. in notable firms across India and abroad. Read the entire article to know details about CS course, syllabus, duration, eligibility requirements, subjects, career opportunities etc.At the end, Iwould like to share my personal experience being a CS aspirannt, whereIwould highly recommend this couse to students who are extremely dedicated and motivated towards their career and have keeninterestin corporate and other laws.

Candidates preparing for the CS Executive examination (Old or New syllabus) must check the CS Execvutive syllabus before beginning with their preparation.ICSI CS Executive Syllabus 2023 (Under New Syllabus 2022)Group 1Paper NumberSubjectsMarks1Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws1002Company Law & Practice Part I – Company Law – Principles and Concepts60Part II – Company Administration & Meetings403Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws Part I – Setting Up of Business60Part II – Industrial & Labour Laws404Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Part I – Corporate Accounting60Part II – Financial Management40Group 2Paper NumberSubjectsMarks5Capital Market & Securities Laws Part I – Capital Market40Part II – Securities Laws606Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws Part I – Economic & Commercial Laws60Part II – Intellectual Property Laws407Tax Laws & Practice Part I - Direct Tax60Part II - Indirect Tax40 ICSI CS Executive Old Syllabus (under 2017)Executive ProgrammeModule 1, Paper 1Company LawModule 1, Paper 2Cost and Management AccountingModule 1, Paper 3Economic and Commercial LawsModule 1, Paper 4Tax Laws and PracticeModule 2, Paper 1Company Accounts and Auditing PracticesModule 2, Paper 2Capital Markets and Securities LawsModule 2, Paper 3Industrial Labour and General Laws