ICSI CS December 2026 Exam Timetable: Date-wise schedule for executive & professional programmes, exam timings, open-book papers and more

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.