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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has officially released the schedule for the CS Executive and Professional Programme December 2025 examinations. Students preparing for the exam can now mark their calendars as the exams will be held from December 22 to December 29, 2025, with no examination on December 25 (Christmas Day).

Exam Dates and Timings

The CS exams will be conducted in the afternoon session from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, which includes a 15-minute reading time.

Executive Programme: Subjects include Jurisprudence, Company Law, Tax Laws, Capital Market Laws, and others, spread across the exam week.

Professional Programme: Students will appear for advanced papers such as Drafting, Corporate Restructuring, ESG Principles, Strategic Management, and elective subjects.

Both programmes will have examinations on alternate days, with a break on December 25.

Registration Schedule

The registration process for the December 2025 session will begin on August 26, 2025. Students must ensure they apply within the deadlines to avoid late fees.

Last date to register without late fee: September 25, 2025

Late registration window: September 26 to October 10, 2025

Candidates are advised to complete the registration well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.

Examination Fees

The exam fee structure for the December 2025 session is as follows:

Executive Programme: ₹1,500 per group

Professional Programme: ₹1,800 per group

Late application fee: ₹250

Change/modification fee (centre, group, or medium): ₹250 per change

Students appearing for additional groups will need to pay extra charges as applicable.

Key Highlights

Exams will be conducted in English and Hindi mediums.

A total of seven days of exams spread over two groups for both Executive and Professional students.

Open book format will be applicable for elective papers in the Professional Programme.

Students should keep checking their admit card release date and exam-day instructions well in advance.

Conclusion

The ICSI CS December 2025 examination schedule gives aspirants a clear roadmap to plan their preparation. With the registration process starting in late August and the exams scheduled for the last week of December, students now have ample time to revise their syllabus, attempt mock tests, and strengthen their concepts. Proper planning, along with timely registration, will ensure a smooth exam experience.