Company Secretary Classes

Company Secretary (CS) — The Corporate Governance Expert

A Company Secretary (CS) is a key managerial professional responsible for corporate governance, legal compliance, and board management. The CS qualification is awarded by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) and is mandatory for listed companies and large corporates in India.

CS Course Structure

The CS programme comprises three levels:

• CS Foundation — Entry-level programme covering Business Law, Economics, Accounting and Management (4 papers)
• CS Executive — Two modules covering Company Law, Tax Laws, Securities Laws and Corporate Accounting (8 papers)
• CS Professional — Advanced three-module programme covering Governance, Corporate Restructuring, Secretarial Audit and Finance (9 papers)

Students must also complete 15 months of practical training (or 1-year Management Training) with a practising CS or company.

Why ClearLevel for CS Preparation?

• Expert faculty with deep ICSI syllabus knowledge and exam strategy
• Exhaustive coverage of Company Law, SEBI Regulations, and Secretarial Standards
• Regularly updated study material reflecting latest MCA and SEBI amendments
• Module-wise test series with ICSI-pattern questions
• Concise revision notes for quick last-minute preparation

Career Scope for CS Professionals

CS professionals work as Company Secretaries, Compliance Officers, Legal Advisors, and Corporate Governance Consultants. Freshly qualified CS professionals earn ₹5–10 LPA, rising to ₹20–35 LPA in senior roles at listed companies and multinational corporations. CS is also a recognized qualification for appearing as authorized representative before NCLT and SEBI.

CS Exam Schedule

ICSI conducts CS Foundation in December and June. CS Executive and CS Professional exams are held in June and December every year. Students must check ICSI's official notification for the latest exam dates and module-wise passing criteria.