The Company Secretary examination, conducted by the ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India), is an important test for students who study commerce in India. The Company Secretary course teaches students about laws, governance, and compliance management. It also teaches them about taxation and strategic management.
Students who are studying for the Company Secretary test can use study materials to help them. For example, they can use CA Inter revision notes and study resources from CAtestseries.org. These resources help students review concepts and get ready for the test.
ICSI CS June 2026 Exam Overview
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India made a timetable for the June 2026 test session. The timetable is for both the syllabus and the new syllabus. This means that all students can take the test, no matter which syllabus they are using.
The test schedule is for days because the Company Secretary course has many papers across different modules. Students need to check the timetable to know when their tests are and what time they are.
Here are some things that students need to know:
Particular | Details |
Exam Start Date | 1 June 2026 |
Exam End Date | Varies by program and syllabus |
Examination Timing | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM daily |
Reading Time | An additional 15 minutes is provided before the exam to analyse the question paper. |
The 15 minutes of reading time help students review the question paper and plan how they will answer the questions. This helps students feel less stressed during the test and manage their time better.
Reserve Dates for ICSI CS Exams (2026)
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has set aside some reserve dates for the tests. These dates are in case some tests need to be postponed. The reserve dates are:
Reserve Dates |
8 June 2026 |
9 June 2026 |
10 June 2026 |
Students should keep these reserve dates in mind when they are planning their travel or other things during the test period.
ICSI CS June 2026 Registration Dates
Registration is an important step for the Company Secretary test. Students need to register on time to be able to take the test. The ICSI allows students to register for all modules or one module.
Here are the registration dates:
Dates | Upcoming Exams |
| August 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025 | ICSI CS June 2026 Registrations (All Modules) |
| December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026 | ICSI CS June 2026 Registrations (Single Module) |
Students can use CA Final revision notes from CAtestseries.org to help them study.
CS EXECUTIVE PROGRAMME – June 2026 Exam Timetable
The CS Executive Programme is the level of the Company Secretary course. It teaches students about laws, taxation, and governance. The test timetable is designed to give students time to review between papers. You can download the CS executive notes from CAtestseries.org.
The exam dates for both syllabi (2017/2022) are given below:
Date | Day | Group | Subject/Paper |
June 1, 2026 | Monday | I | Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws |
June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | I | Company Law |
June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | I | Setting up of Business, Industrial & Labour Laws |
June 4, 2026 | Thursday | II | Capital Market and Securities Laws |
June 5, 2026 | Friday | II | Economic, Commercial, and Intellectual Property Laws |
June 6, 2026 | Saturday | II | Tax Laws and Practice |
June 7, 2026 | Sunday | I | Corporate Accounting and Financial Management |
Students can choose elective subjects, such as:
* Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation
* Corporate Tax Planning and GST
CS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME – June 2026 Exam Timetable
The CS Professional Programme is the final level of the Company Secretary course. It teaches students about corporate laws and governance. The test timetable is designed to test students practical knowledge. If you want the CS Professional study notes, you can get them from CAtestseries.org.
Below is the expected structure of the exam timetable for both syllabuses.
Date | Day | Paper | Group |
June 1, 2026 | Monday | Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) - Principles and Practice | Group 1 |
June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | Strategic Management and Corporate Finance | Group 2 |
June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances | Group 1 |
June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency | Group 2 |
June 5, 2026 | Friday | Compliance Management, Audit and Due Diligence | Group 1 |
June 6, 2026 | Saturday | Elective 2 (Open Book) - See Subjects below | Group 2 |
June 7, 2026 | Sunday | Elective 1 (Open Book) - See Subjects below | Group 1 |
Students can choose from some subjects, such as:
* Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation
* GST and Corporate Tax Planning
* Labour Laws and Practice
* Banking and Insurance – Laws and Practice
* Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law and Practice
ICSI CS June 2026 Cut-Off Dates
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has some cut-off dates that students need to know. These dates are for registration, test enrolment, and other things. Students need to follow these dates. They might not be able to take the test.
Here are the cut-off dates:
Particulars | Scheduled Cut-Off Date |
National Student Conference (Yuvotsav) | January 11-12, 2026 |
Admission for Executive/Professional Programme (Single Group) | January 31, 2026 |
Admission for Executive/Professional Programme (Both Groups) | November 30, 2025 |
Start Date of Exam Enrolment | February 26, 2026 |
Last Date of Exam Enrolment (Without Late Fee) | April 7, 2026 |
Last Date of Exam Enrolment (With Late Fee) | April 20, 2026 |
Start Date for Paper-wise Exemption Applications | January 31, 2026 |
Last Date for Paper-wise Exemption Applications | January 31, 2026 |
Change of Centre / Medium / Group | January 31, 2026 |
Cancellation of Exemption | May 1, 2026 |
Online Doubt Clearing Classes | May 1, 2026 |
CSEET Registration Deadline | February 15, 2026 |
Expected Result Declaration | August 2026 |
Students should make sure they do all the necessary things before the cut-off dates.
Related Resources for Commerce Students
Students who are studying for tests like the Company Secretary test can use some resources from CAtestseries.org. These resources include:
* CA Intermediate Test Series
* CA Final Revision Notes by Top Faculties
* Mock Tests and Practice Papers for Commerce Students
These resources help students understand concepts, write good answers, and feel confident during the test.
