As of December 30, 2025, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has dropped the eagerly awaited timetable for the June 2026 examinations, spanning the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET), Executive Programme, and Professional Programme. Announced on December 29 via the official portal icsi.edu, this schedule marks a structured sprint for over 2 lakh registered aspirants, with single-group registrations still open until January 31, 2026. Under the Syllabus 2022 framework, the exams emphasize corporate laws, governance, and compliance, aligning with NEP 2020’s push for professional skill-building. With CSEET kicking off June 1 in afternoon slots and mains wrapping by June 7 in mornings, the calendar reserves June 8-10 for contingencies, ensuring resilience amid potential exigencies. This release not only clarifies prep timelines but also underscores ICSI’s commitment to timely, transparent assessments in a field where CS professionals command ₹8-15 lakh starting salaries. This analysis decodes the full schedule, highlights key shifts, registration essentials, and strategic prep pointers, empowering candidates to chart their path to CS certification.
Announcement Highlights: A Timely Boost for CS Aspirants
ICSI’s proactive disclosure—mere months ahead of the session—affords candidates 4-5 months for targeted revision, a boon in a course notorious for its depth. The timetable covers all stages under Syllabus 2022, with no major pattern changes from December 2025: MCQ-heavy for CSEET, descriptive for mains, and open-book electives in Professional.
- Key Dates Recap:
- CSEET Registration: Open till Feb 15, 2026 (single attempt).
- Executive/Professional Enrolment: Feb 26 to Mar 31, 2026 (single group); both groups closed Nov 30, 2025.
- Admit Cards: Early May 2026.
- Results: July-August 2026.
- Format Nuances: CSEET: OMR-based with 2-3 hour durations; Mains: 3 hours + 15-min reading (9-9:15 AM); Professional electives open-book.
- Reserve Buffer: June 8-10, 2026, for emergencies, mirroring December’s contingency handling.
This structure supports 1.5 lakh+ Executive and 50,000 Professional takers annually, fostering a robust pipeline for India’s corporate governance needs.
CSEET June 2026: Gateway Exam for CS Newcomers
The CSEET, ICSI’s entry hurdle for Executive Programme, tests foundational skills in a compact four-day window, blending MCQs with business awareness.
| Date | Day | Subject | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Business Communication | 2:30 PM – 5:45 PM |
| June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | Fundamentals of Accounting | 2:30 PM – 5:45 PM |
| June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Economic and Business Environment | 2:30 PM – 5:45 PM |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Business Laws and Management (OMR-based) | 2:30 PM – 4:45 PM |
- Reading Time: 15 mins (2:30-2:45 PM) for all.
- Eligibility: Graduates/12th pass; exemptions for CA/CS/CMA qualifiers.
- Pass Criteria: 50% aggregate, 40% per paper; valid for 12 months.
With 70% pass rates in June 2025, CSEET remains accessible—focus on current affairs for Business Environment.
CS Executive June 2026: Building Blocks in Group-Wise Phases
The Executive Programme, a 9-month bridge to Professional, divides into two groups over four days, emphasizing legal and financial foundations.
| Date | Day | Group 1 Subject | Group 2 Subject | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Jurisprudence, Interpretation & General Laws | – | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | – | Capital Market & Securities Laws | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Company Law & Practice | – | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | – | Tax Laws & Practice | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
- Reading Time: 15 mins (9:00-9:15 AM).
- Eligibility: CSEET passers or exempted; 8-month study period.
- Pass Criteria: 40% per paper, 50% aggregate per group.
Group 1’s legal tilt suits law grads; Group 2’s finance appeals to commerce backgrounds—June 2025 saw 25% pass uplift via mocks.
CS Professional June 2026: Capstone Challenges with Electives
The Professional Programme, the CS pinnacle, spans seven days, blending core papers with open-book electives for advanced application.
| Date | Day | Group 1 Subject | Group 2 Subject | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Monday | Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice | – | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 2, 2026 | Tuesday | – | Capital Market & Securities Laws | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 3, 2026 | Wednesday | Company Law & Practice | – | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | – | Tax Laws & Practice | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 5, 2026 | Friday | Elective 1 (Open Book) – Options: CSR, Forensic Audit, IPR, AI/Data Analytics, Advanced Direct Tax | – | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 6, 2026 | Saturday | – | Elective 2 (Open Book) – Options: CSR, Forensic Audit, IPR, AI/Data Analytics, Advanced Direct Tax | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| June 7, 2026 | Sunday | Strategic Management & Corporate Finance | – | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
- Electives: Choose from 5 options per group; open-book for practical depth.
- Eligibility: Executive passers; 15-month study.
- Pass Criteria: 40% per paper, 50% aggregate.
Professional’s electives (e.g., AI Laws) reflect 2025 trends—June saw 18% pass rate, rewarding case-study mastery.
Registration and Prep Essentials: Gear Up for June Glory
- Single Group Open: Till Jan 31, 2026; fees ₹1,200-1,500/paper.
- Enrolment: Feb 26-Mar 31, 2026; admit cards May 2026.
- Prep Pointers: Syllabus 2022 focus—ICSI mocks, current affairs for ESG/Tax; 6-month plan: 2 months/group.
- Updates: Monitor icsi.edu; helpline for queries.
June 2025’s 22% overall pass underscores consistency—aim for 70% mocks.
