The main programme offered by ICSI is that of a CS aka Company Secretary itself!
Company Secretary course (CS) is offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), set up under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 to regulate the profession of company secretaries in India. CS course consists of two stages - CS executive followed by the CS professional programmes. To get admission into the CS executive programme (first level), candidates need to qualify in the national-level Company Secretary Executive Entrance test (CSEET). A direct admission route is also available to eligible candidates. Thereafter they must qualify in the CS professional course.
It must be noted that Company Secretary course earlier had three levels but from June 2021, the CS foundation course which was the first level is to be discontinued. Candidates must complete the Company Secretary course to be eligible to practice as a CS.
the latest Updates on CS Course: UGC has recentlyrecognisedthe Company Secretary qualification as equivalent to a post-graduate degree. This allows CS qualified students to apply for and appear in UGC NET. Candidates can now take up PhD programmes in Commerce or allied areas.
ICSI course is for aspirants who wish to become company secretaries in India and abroad. Company secretaries aid in filing, registering, presenting, attesting or verifying any documents (including forms, applications and returns) by or on behalf of the company, a share transfer agent, an issue house, a secretarial auditor or consultant.
They can act as an advisor to a company on management including any legal or procedural matters falling under the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947 and other acts like the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951, the Companies Act, 1956, the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 as well as any of the rules or bye-laws made by arecognisedstock exchange, the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1969, the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973*, or under any other law in force. Qualified company secretaries may become legal advisors, corporate policymakers, planners, etc. in notable firms across India and abroad. Read the entire article to know details about CS course, syllabus, duration, eligibility requirements, subjects, career opportunities etc.
At the end, Iwould like to share my personal experience being a CS aspirannt, whereIwould highly recommend this couse to students who are extremely dedicated and motivated towards their career and have keeninterestin corporate and other laws.
