ICSI Releases Exam Schedule for CS Executive and Professional Programmes – June 2026 Session
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has officially released the examination timetable for the Company Secretary (CS) Executive and Professional Programmes for the June 2026 session. Candidates preparing for these exams can now access the detailed schedule, which applies to those appearing under the 2022 syllabus. The official notification has been published on the ICSI website for reference.
Exam Dates and General Instructions
According to the newly issued schedule, the CS June 2026 examinations will be conducted from 1 June 2026 to 7 June 2026. All papers are scheduled to take place in the morning session only. The examination timing for both programmes, as per the 2022 syllabus, is set from 9:00 AM to 2:15 PM.
Candidates will be given an additional 15 minutes prior to the start of each paper, from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM, exclusively for reading the question paper. This provision is designed to help students familiarise themselves with the questions before they begin writing their answers.
In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, such as technical glitches or emergencies that might disrupt the examination process, the dates of 8, 9, and 10 June 2026 have been kept as reserve days. This contingency measure ensures that the examination cycle can be completed smoothly without any major setbacks.
CS Executive Programme – June 2026 Timetable
The Executive Programme is divided into two groups, with papers spread across the week. Below is the subject-wise breakdown for the Executive examinations:
- 1 June 2026 (Monday): Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws (Group 1)
- 2 June 2026 (Tuesday): Capital Market and Securities Laws (Group 2)
- 3 June 2026 (Wednesday): Company Law and Practice (Group 1)
- 4 June 2026 (Thursday): Economic, Commercial and Intellectual Property Laws (Group 2)
- 5 June 2026 (Friday): Setting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour Laws (Group 1)
- 6 June 2026 (Saturday): Tax Laws and Practice (Group 2)
- 7 June 2026 (Sunday): Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (Group 1)
CS Professional Programme – June 2026 Timetable
Similarly, the Professional Programme examinations have been structured across the same week, covering both groups. The detailed schedule for the Professional level is as follows:
- 1 June 2026 (Monday): Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Principles and Practice (Group 1)
- 2 June 2026 (Tuesday): Strategic Management and Corporate Finance (Group 2)
- 3 June 2026 (Wednesday): Drafting, Pleadings and Appearance (Group 1)
- 4 June 2026 (Thursday): Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency (Group 2)
- 5 June 2026 (Friday): Compliance Management, Audit and Due Diligence (Group 1)
- 6 June 2026 (Saturday): Elective Subject – 2 (Open Book Examination) (Group 2)
- 7 June 2026 (Sunday): Elective Subject – 1 (Open Book Examination) (Group 1)
Students are advised to review the complete schedule carefully and plan their preparation accordingly. It is also recommended to regularly check the official ICSI portal for any updates or amendments related to the examination. With the timetable now in place, candidates can focus on structuring their study routine to cover all subjects well in advance of the June 2026 exams.
