The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the examination timetable for the Company Secretaries (CS) Executive and Professional Programme examinations for the December 2026 session. Candidates preparing for the upcoming exams can now check the complete schedule on the official ICSI website.
According to the notification, the examinations will be conducted from December 21 to December 28, 2026. The timetable covers subjects under the 2022 syllabus for both the Executive and Professional Programmes.
ICSI CS December 2026 exam timings
ICSI has announced a uniform examination schedule for all papers.
- Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM
- Reading time: 15 minutes before the start of the examination
Candidates are advised to reach their examination centres well before the reporting time to avoid any last-minute issues.
ICSI CS December 2026 exam schedule
December 21, 2026
Executive Programme
- Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws
Professional Programme
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles and Practice
December 22, 2026
Executive Programme
- Capital Market and Securities Laws
Professional Programme
- Strategic Management and Corporate Finance
December 23, 2026
Executive Programme
- Company Law and Practice
Professional Programme
- Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
December 24, 2026
Executive Programme
- Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws
Professional Programme
- Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency
December 25, 2026
No examination has been scheduled.
December 26, 2026
Executive Programme
- Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws
Professional Programme
- Compliance Management, Audit and Due Diligence
December 27, 2026
Executive Programme
- Tax Laws and Practice
Professional Programme
- Elective Paper 2
December 28, 2026
Executive Programme
- Corporate Accounting and Financial Management
Professional Programme
- Elective Paper 1
Open-book elective subjects available
ICSI has continued the open-book examination format for several elective papers in the Professional Programme.
Some of the elective subjects include:
- Arbitration, Mediation and Conciliation
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Corporate Tax Planning
- Labour Laws and Practice
- Banking and Insurance – Laws and Practice
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law and Practice
Elective Paper 1 options for Professional Programme
Candidates appearing for Elective Paper 1 can choose from several specialised subjects, including:
- CSR and Social Governance
- Internal and Forensic Audit
- Intellectual Property Rights – Law and Practice
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws and Practice
- Advanced Direct Tax Laws and Practice
- IFSCA Regulations, Listing and Compliances
How to check the ICSI CS December 2026 timetable
Candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official ICSI website.
- Navigate to the Examination section.
- Open the CS December 2026 examination timetable notification.
- Download the PDF and check the complete schedule.
- Keep a copy for future reference.
What candidates should do now
With the examination schedule officially released, candidates should begin preparing a detailed study plan based on the exam dates. Those appearing for multiple papers should prioritise revision and practice to make the most of the available preparation time.
The release of the timetable also gives students clarity on subject-wise exam dates, helping them organise their studies more effectively ahead of the December 2026 session.
Key points to remember
- ICSI CS December 2026 exams will be held from December 21 to December 28, 2026.
- All examinations will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
- Candidates will receive an additional 15 minutes of reading time before each paper.
- No examination is scheduled on December 25, 2026.
- Executive and Professional Programme examinations have been scheduled on separate dates.
- Several Professional Programme elective papers will be conducted under the open-book examination format.
- Candidates should regularly check the official ICSI website for any updates or announcements related to the examination.
