If you’re appearing for CS Executive or CS Professional in the December 2026 session, the registration window has already closed – but that’s not the last step. The exam form (what ICSI calls enrollment) is the piece that’s still pending for most students, and it typically opens right around this time of year. Here’s everything verified directly against ICSI’s official notifications, so you know exactly what’s left to do before December.
Exam Form / Enrollment – The Step You Still Need To Complete
Registration got you into the CS Executive or CS Professional programme. But registration alone doesn’t get you a seat in the December exam – you still need to submit the exam form (ICSI’s term for this is “enrollment”), where you select your modules, exam centre, medium, and elective papers, and pay the exam fee.
ICSI typically opens this window in late August for the December session, with a no-late-fee deadline in late September, and a final late-fee deadline in October. At the time of writing, ICSI had not yet published the exact exam form dates for December 2026 – this window opens independently of registration, so keep checking the “What’s New” section on icsi.edu for the official notification.
Missing this step, even after you’ve registered, means you simply won’t be able to sit for the December papers. This is the deadline to actually watch right now.
Exam Dates for December 2026
The CS Executive and CS Professional exams for the December 2026 session are scheduled from December 21 to December 28, 2026 (2:00 PM to 5:15 PM, with 15 minutes extra reading time). December 25 is marked “No Examination” on ICSI’s official time table, so no papers are conducted that day.
If You Missed the Registration Window
Registration for both modules closed on May 31, 2026, and single-module registration closed on July 31, 2026. If you missed both, don’t panic – ICSI typically reopens registration briefly with a late fee closer to the exam. Keep an eye on icsi.edu for that window. If you did register on time, your next action item is the exam form above, not registration.
CS Executive & CS Professional – ICSI’s Official Fees
These are the fees payable directly to ICSI – not to be confused with coaching or tuition fees charged by any coaching platform.
| Fee head | CS Executive | CS Professional |
| Registration fee (one-time, on joining the programme) | ₹2,000 | ₹20,000 (Education Fee + Pre-Exam Test Fee) |
| Exam form fee (per group, per session) | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| Late fee for exam form (if applicable) | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Concessions are available for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and other eligible categories – check icsi.edu for the applicable concession chart.
A note on coaching fees: if you’re comparing this against a coaching platform’s course fee (like The CS Ninja’s paper-wise packages), that’s a separate, additional cost for tuition, study material, and mock tests. It isn’t paid to ICSI and doesn’t replace the fees above, budget for both.
Elective Papers for CS Professional – December 2026
As per ICSI’s official December 2026 time table, students choose one elective from each group when filling the exam form:
Elective 1 (Group 1) – choose one:
- CSR & Social Governance
- Internal and Forensic Audit
- Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice
- Advanced Direct Tax Laws and Practice
- IFSCA – Regulations, Listing and Compliances
Elective 2 (Group 2) – choose one:
- Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning
- Labour Laws & Practice
- Banking and Insurance – Laws & Practice
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice
Both electives are open-book papers as per ICSI’s format.
A Quick Checklist Before You Fill the Exam Form
- Keep soft copies of your photo, signature, and educational certificates ready
- Decide your module combination and elective paper selection in advance – changes later can be a hassle
- Retain your fee payment receipt; you’ll need it if there’s ever a payment mismatch
- If you’re eligible for exemptions from an earlier attempt, apply within the same window – don’t leave it for later
- Watch icsi.edu closely for the exam form window – it’s the one deadline still ahead of you
Conclusion
With registration already behind you (or reopening briefly if you missed it), the exam form is the one deadline that matters right now for December 2026. Keep your documents ready, decide your electives in advance, and track icsi.edu closely over the next few weeks so you don’t miss the window.
If you’re still deciding how to structure your CS Executive or CS Professional preparation for December 2026 – modules to prioritise, how to sequence your papers, or how to balance this with other commitments – that’s exactly where the right guidance makes a difference. The CS Ninja offers structured Company Secretary online classes across CSEET, CS Executive, and CS Professional, built around the latest ICSI syllabus and exam pattern. With our upcoming CS batch 2026, you can explore the CS Executive course or CS Professional course to see how it fits into your December 2026 plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration for both modules closed on May 31, 2026, and single-module registration closed on July 31, 2026. What’s still pending is the exam form (enrollment) step, which ICSI notifies separately.
The CS Executive and CS Professional papers are scheduled from December 21 to December 28, 2026, with December 25 marked as a non-exam day.
ICSI typically opens the exam form window in late August, with deadlines through September and October (with late fee). Exact dates for December 2026 are notified separately on icsi.edu – check the “What’s New” section closer to the date.
The exam form fee is ₹1,500 per group for CS Executive and ₹1,800 per group for CS Professional, payable to ICSI at the time of filling the exam form. A late fee of ₹250 applies if submitted after the no-late-fee deadline.
No, registration is a one-time step when you join the programme. The exam form (enrollment) is submitted every session to actually appear for the exam – selecting modules, centre, medium, elective papers, and paying the exam fee.
ICSI usually reopens registration briefly with a late fee closer to the exam. It’s best not to rely on this and check icsi.edu directly.