How to become a Company Secretary - PowerPoint Presentation

1. How to become a Company Secretary

2. CS Course-Stages

3. The ICSI introduced the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET). With the introduction of CSEET from February 3, 2020, new registration to the Foundation Programme has ceased to exist, now CSEET is the only qualifying entrance test for registration to the CS Executive Programme. Its an online Computer-based Test comprising of MCQs, audio clips, video clips, and descriptive questions.An aggregate of 50% and minimum 40% marks in each subject is the qualifying criteria for CSEET. The duration of CSEET is 135 minutes (120 Minutes for MCQ test and 15 minutes for Viva Voce). There is no negative marking.CSEET is held on a single day consisting of two parts:Computer based test: 120 Minutes for (i) Business Communication (ii) Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning (iii) Economic and Business Environment & (iv) Current AffairsViva Voce-15 Minutes on “Presentation & Communication Skills”Syllabus of CSEET is available on the website: https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/CSEET_SYLLABUS.pdfAbout CSEET

4. Documents required for Registration for CSEET : ID proof, DOB Certificate/10th certificate, 12th Marksheet/ Certificate/Admit Card, Category Certificate for Fee Concession. Signature and Photograph of Candidate Fees for registration : Rs. 1,500/- (including paper bound CSEET reading material)Eligibility Conditions : A candidate passed / appearing in the Senior Secondary (10+2) Examination or equivalent thereto is eligible to appear in the CSEET. All Graduates (with minimum 50% marks), Postgraduates ,CS Foundation Pass Students, CA/CMA Final Pass Students are exempted from appearing in CSEET.a)      CS Foundation Programme passed students/CSEET passes studentsExemption Fee in Executive Programme: Nilb)      ICAI (The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) Final Course passed students.Exemption Fee in Executive Programme :Rs.5000/-c)       ICMAI (The Institute of Cost Accountants of India) Final Course passed students.Exemption Fee in Executive Programme:Rs.5000/-d) All Graduates (with minimum 50% marks)/ Post Graduates Exemption Fee in Executive Programme:Rs.5000/-

5. Month of CSEETPeriod During which candidates can register for CSEET   Date of CSEET Last Date for Declaration of Results Cut-off date of registration in CS Executive Program May 16th December  to 15th  April Saturday/ Sunday in 2nd /3rd Week of May By 4th Week of May 31st  May (for appearing in both modules of Executive Program in December session in same year)July  16th April  to 15th  June  Saturday/ Sunday in 2nd /3rd Week of JulyBy 4th Week of  July  31st  July (for appearing in single module of Executive Program in December session in same year)November 16th June to 15th  OctoberSaturday/ Sunday in 2nd /3rd Week of NovemberBy 4th Week of  November   30th  November (for appearing in both modules of Executive Program in June session in next year)January 16th October to 15th  DecemberSaturday/ Sunday in 2nd /3rd Week of January By 4th Week of January 31st January (for appearing in single module of Executive Program in June session in same year)Schedule of CSEET Corresponding to the cut-off Dates

6. Way forward after Passing the CSEET After passing CSEET, students have to undergo two further stages to pursue the Company Secretaries Course i.e. Executive Programme and Professional Programme. EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME A candidate who has passed the CSEET (result not older than one year) as well as Senior Secondary (10+2) Examinations may seek registration to Executive Programme. Exemption from CSEET• Candidates who have passed CS Foundation Programme are exempted from CSEET without any payment of exemption fee. • Candidates who have passed graduation(with 50% marks) , post graduation, Final Examination of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and/or The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) are exempted from CSEET and shall pay Rs. 5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand Only) towards exemption fee at the time of Registration to CS Executive Programme.

7. PROCESS FOR TAKING REGISTRATION IN CS EXECUTIVEClick onwww.icsi.eduthen click on ONLINE SERVICESStudents are advised to follow the instructions carefully. The fee can be remitted through Debit/Credit Cards /Net Banking /Canara Bank Challan facility.

8. PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMEStudents who have passed/completed both modules of Executive examination are advised to seek registration to Professional Programme through online mode. The prescribed registration fee is Rs.12,000/- .Students are also required to remit Rs. 1000/- towards Pre-exam test at the time of registration. A “Step by Step Procedure for Online Registration” is as follows :Login with user ID and password (https://smash.icsi.in/Scripts/login.aspx) Click on Module => Student Services=> Professional Registration RequestStudent can view syllabus in which he/she is getting enrolled by clicking on view syllabus linkStudent will have to select optional subject (mandatory).Student can also opt for CSJ subscription by clicking on check box against CSJ label.Now click on “Proceed to payment”.On Successful payment receipt will get generated (otherwise the payment is not successful)You are Successfully admitted in Professional Programme After submission of fees download your Professional Registration Letter & Identity card

9. SUBJECTS FOR CS COURSEThere are 8 papers divided into 2 Modules in CS Executive Programme (w.e.f. 01.03.2018)SUBJECTSExecutive Programme [8papers] ( New Syllabus – w.e.f. 1st Mar 2018 )Module I (4 Papers)1. JURISPRUDENCE, INTERPRETATION & GENERAL LAWS2. COMPANY LAW3. SETTING UP OF BUSINESS ENTITIES AND CLOSURE4. TAX LAWSModule II (4 Papers)5. CORPORATE & MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING6.SECURITIES LAWS & CAPITAL MARKETS7.ECONOMIC, BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAWS8. FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

10. Professional Programme (NEW SYLLABUS – w.e.f. 1st September 2018 )MODULE 1 (3 Papers)1. GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, COMPLIANCES AND ETHICS2. ADVANCED TAX LAWS3. DRAFTING, PLEADINGS AND APPEARANCESMODULE 2 (3 Papers)4. SECRETARIAL AUDIT5. CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING6. RESOLUTION OF CORPORATE DISPUTESMODULE 3 (3 Papers)7.CORPORATE FUNDING & LISTINGS IN STOCK EXCHANGES8. MULTIDISCIPLINARY CASE STUDIES9. ELECTIVES 1 OUT OF BELOW 8 SUBJECTS (THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS PAPER WILL BE OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION)9.1. BANKING LAW AND PRACTICE9.2. INSURANCE LAW AND PRACTICE9.3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS– LAWS AND PRACTICES9.4. FORENSIC AUDIT9.5. DIRECT TAX LAW & PRACTICE9.6 LABOUR LAWS &PRACTICE9.7 VALUATIONS & BUSINESSMODELLING9.8 INSOLVENCY – LAW ANDPRACTICE

11. Calendar of Cut-Off DatesNote: It is clarified that on the scheduled cut-off date even if there is a holiday/Off-day, there shall be no change in the prescribed cut-off dateParticulars of Cut-off DatesScheduled Cut-off DateAcceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/ Professional Programme (for appearing in Any one module in the same year)31st JanuaryDeclaration of Results of December Examination (Executive & Professional Programme)25th FebruaryLast Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- Without Late Fee (June Session)25th MarchLast Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- With Late Fee (June Session)09th AprilApplying for Paper-wise Exemption on the basis of qualification for June Examination.09th AprilApplying for Registration De Novo (for June Examination)09th AprilLast Date of Change of Centre/Medium/Module (June Session)01st MayLast Date for Cancellation of Exemption (June Session)01st MayLast Date for Re-submitting the Call-For Documents for Granting Exemption on the Basis of Higher Qualification (June Session)01st MayAcceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for same year Examination(May session)16th December to 15th AprilAcceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/ Professional Programme ( for appearing in All modules in December Examination in the same year)31st MayAcceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for same year Examination(July Session)16th April to 15th June

12. Calendar of Cut-Off DatesNote: It is clarified that on the scheduled cut-off date even if there is a holiday/Off-day, there shall be no change in the prescribed cut-off dateParticulars of Cut-off DatesScheduled Cut-off DateAcceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/ Professional Programme (for appearing in Any one module in December Examination in the same year)31st JulyDeclaration of Results of June Examination(Executive & Professional Programme)25th AugustLast Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- Without Late Fee (December Session)25th SeptemberLast Date for submission of Enrolment/Examination Application- With Late Fee (December Session)10th OctoberApplying for Paper-wise Exemption on the basis of qualification for December Examination in the same year.10th OctoberApplying for Registration De Novo (for December Examination)10th OctoberAcceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for November Examination in the same year. (November Session)16th June to 15th OctoberLast Date of Change of Centre/Medium/Module (December Session)20th NovemberLast Date for Cancellation of Exemption (December Session)20th NovemberLast Date for Re-submitting the Call-For Documents for Granting Exemption on the Basis of Higher Qualification (December Session)20th NovemberAcceptance of Applications for Admission to Executive/Professional Programme (for appearing in All modules in June Examination in next year )30th NovemberAcceptance of Applications of CSEET Registration for January Examination in next year.16th October to 15th December

13. Concession in CSEET Registration Fee applicable to various categories of students are as under: Concession in Fees Concession in Fee for Registration to Executive Programme/Professional Programme

14. Concession in Examination Fees CONCESSION IN EXAMINATION FEE FOR STUDENTS OF FOUNDATION PROGRAMME / EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME / PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME

15. !! HURRY UP STUDENTS !!To join Classes, please go through the contact details of Regional / Chapter Offices of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India at the following link. https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/websiteClassroom.pdfICSI Class Room Teaching

16. Student Education Fund TrustMerit Cum Means Assistance/Merit Cum Means ScholarshipFinancial Assistance SchemeOther major initiatives for students by ICSINational Level CompetitionsStudent MonthICSI Study CentreYuvotsav

17. Executive Development Programme (EDP) – immediately after passing Executive Programme21 months practical Training can be done under registered PCS/Company/other entitiesApply for ACSAfter Approval of all the above training records candidate can apply for Training Clearance Certificate in stimulate Portal30 to 60 days CLDP Residential Training including Project/Research Report and Viva after professional Programme15 days programme in Online Mode15 days programme through Class Room ModeNew Training Structure (applicable w.e.f. 30.02.2021)

18. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE Use ONLINE SERVICES tab on www.icsi.eduSelect Apply for ACS Membership from dropdownLogin using your registration number e.g. 123456789/02/2016Enter your passwordSelect ACS registration under ACS MembershipFill the detail and make the payment and submitEligibility: TCC clearance from Directorate of TrainingHow to Apply for Membership:To become a member of the Institute, the student has to apply online along with Training Completion Certificate. The procedure of making an online application is given below:

19. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTE Total Fee payable by a person who is eligible and willing to apply for Associate Membership of the Institute? A person who is eligible to apply for Associate Membership is required to pay the following fee at the time of admission as an Associate member:- Associate Membership Entrance fee Rs.2360/- (Including GST@18%) Associate Membership Annual fee Rs.1770/-* (Including GST@18%) TOTAL Rs.4130/- (Including GST@18%) (*) Candidates applying between October to March will pay half of the annual membership fee.

20. HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE INSTITUTERequisite documents to be submitted/uploaded along with ACS ApplicationThe application for Associate membership should be accompanied with the following:- 1. Two fitness certificates in the prescribed form from the members of the Institute having at least three years standing as a member of the Institute.  2. Self Attested (with Name and date) photocopy of Admit Card of Class Xth or certificate or marks sheet of class Xth or School Leaving Certificate (in which date of Birth and full name is mentioned) OR photocopy of passport and photocopy of Degree of Graduation provided by the University concerned (please attach all parts of mark sheets of Graduation, if degree certificate is not yet received from the University) / mark sheet or certificate of foundation pass of ICSI or ICAI(Cost) or CPT pass of ICAI (applicable for students who have passed the exam before 03- 02-2020) / mark sheet of qualifying CSEET exam of ICSI for students who are enrolled on or after 03-02-2020 / mark sheet of final pass of ICAI(Cost) or ICAI (all relevant documents should be self-attested with date).

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