Company Secretary (CS)
Company Secretary (CS) is a prestigious professional qualification that specializes in corporate governance, legal compliance, and company law, administered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). It equips individuals with expert knowledge in areas such as corporate laws, securities regulations, tax planning, and strategic management. A qualified Company Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring that an organization operates within legal frameworks and upholds high standards of governance and ethical conduct. CS professionals are indispensable to boards of directors and senior management, often serving as Compliance Officers, Legal Advisors, Corporate Planners, and Governance Experts in both private and public sector organizations. The CS qualification opens the door to diverse career opportunities in law firms, multinational corporations, regulatory bodies, and financial institutions across India and globally. More than just a legal expert, a Company Secretary is a strategic partner in business operations, fostering transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability. Pursuing CS is not merely about understanding the law—it's about shaping the legal and ethical backbone of modern businesses.
Course Route
Min aggregate marks to pass: 100/200
Business Communication
I.Legal Aptitude
II.Logical Reasoning
I.Economics
II.Business Environment
I.Current Affairs
II.Quantitative Aptitude
Group 1
Min aggregate marks to pass: 200/400
Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws
Company Law & Practice
Setting Up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws
Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Group 2
Min aggregate marks to pass: 150/300
Capital Market & Securities Laws
Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
Tax Laws & Practice
Group 1
Min aggregate marks to pass: 200/400
Environmental, Social And Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice
Drafting, Pleading And Appearances
Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence
Elective
I.CSR & Social Governance
II.Internal and Forensic Audit
III.Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
IV.Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice
Group 2
Min aggregate marks to pass: 150/300