The Company Secretary (CS) test schedule for the December 2025 session has been made public by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). On August 26, 2025, the online application procedure will open, and it will end on September 25. Applicants may still apply between September 26 and October 10, 2025, by paying a late fee, even if they missed the original deadline.
Students who meet the requirements can register and view the comprehensive announcement by going to icsi.edu, the official website. The official notification states that the dates of the CS December 2025 exams are December 22–29, 2025. Depending on their wish, candidates can write the exam in Hindi or English.
ICSI CS December 2025 Examination: Eligibility Criteria
To appear for the Executive Programme, candidates are required to clear the Online Pre-Examination Test along with either ODOP or TDOP, based on their respective registration timelines. For those enrolling in the Professional Programme, passing the Online Pre-Examination Test is also a compulsory prerequisite.
ICSI CS December 2025 Exam: Application Fees
–Executive Programme: Rs 1,500 per group
–Professional Programme: Rs 1,800 per group
–Late Application Fee: Rs 250 (flat rate)
–Modification Charges for exam centre, group, medium, or optional subject: Rs 250 per change
–Additional Group Fee: Rs 250
–Dubai Centre Surcharge: USD 100 (or its equivalent in Indian Rupees)
ICSI CS December 2025 Exam: Steps to Apply
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India at icsi.edu
Step 2: Log in using your registration number and password.
Step 3: Choose the module for which you wish to apply.
Step 4: Click on the relevant registration link to begin the process.
Step 5: Complete the enrolment form with accurate personal and academic details.
Step 6: Proceed to pay the required application fee online.
Step 7: Carefully review all entered information and submit the form.
Candidates must also upload certain papers while applying for the ICSI CS Executive and Professional 2025 December tests. These documents include scanned copies of their signatures and photos, proof of birth, Class 12 pass certificates, and category certificates that exempt them from paying fees.
Source: IE