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ICSI: Registration for CS December exams begins; fill out the form by September 25; late fees apply for delayed submission..

Shikha Saxena | August 28, 2026 3:15 PM CST

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has commenced the exam enrollment process for the CS Executive and Professional examinations (December 2026 session). Interested candidates can apply through the institute's official website, icsi.edu.

The deadline for submitting the exam form without a late fee is September 25, 2026. Applications will still be accepted after this date, but candidates will be required to pay an additional fee.

**Note all important dates**

**What is the fee for late submission of the form?**
Candidates submitting the exam form after September 25 will have to pay a late fee of ₹250 per group. This facility will be available until October 10, 2026. Additionally, a fee of ₹250 will be charged for making changes to the exam center, module combination, or medium of examination.

**By when must the pre-test be completed before the exam?**
Completing the pre-test is mandatory for candidates appearing in the CS Executive and Professional December examinations. The deadline to complete the pre-test without a late fee is September 24, 2026, by 5:30 PM. If a candidate fails to complete the pre-test by this deadline, they may complete it by 5:30 PM on October 9, 2026, upon payment of a late fee.

What is the fee for the CS Executive examination?
The examination fee for a single module in the CS Executive program is ₹1,500. Candidates appearing for both modules are required to pay ₹3,000.

Candidates must pay the fee based on the module(s) selected during the application process.

When will the CS Executive and Professional examinations be held in December?
According to the ICSI schedule, the CS Executive and Professional examinations for the December 2026 session will be conducted from December 21 to December 28, 2026.

The scheduled time for the examination is from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Candidates will be allotted an additional 15 minutes to read the question paper; this period will be from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM.

Therefore, candidates are advised to arrive at the examination centre and complete all entry-related formalities on time.

How do I fill out the CS examination form?
To fill out the enrollment form for the CS Executive and Professional examinations, candidates must follow these steps:

First, visit the ICSI login page at smash.icsi.edu.
Log in using your registration number and password.
On the main page, navigate to 'Modules' and select the 'Enrollment' option.
Next, click on the 'Exam Enrollment Request' option.
Select the 'Add Enrollment Request' option.
Enter the required information, such as country, exam level, medium of language, module(s), etc.
Carefully verify all details and submit the application.
Pay the examination fee corresponding to the single module or both modules. Download the payment receipt and keep a printed copy safe for future reference.

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