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Company Secretary

A Company Secretary (CS) is a key managerial personnel ensuring corporate governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory filings under the Companies Act 2013 and SEBI regulations. Qualified through ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India), CS professionals are mandatory appointees in companies with paid-up capital above ₹5 crore, creating stable, structured demand across India. They work at the intersection of law, finance, and management in listed companies, law firms, and government bodies.

Salary range
₹5–35 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Office
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose Commerce stream in Class 11 to build the right foundation
  • Register for CS Foundation with ICSI — eligible immediately after Class 10 pass
  • Learn basics of business entities: sole proprietorship, partnership, companies

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Company Secretary

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

CS Foundation Route (after 12th)
Commerce

Enroll in ICSI CS Foundation simultaneously with B.Com for concurrent completion.

  1. Now
    Commerce Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    CS Foundation → CS Executive → CS Professional + B.Com (5–6 years)
  4. Colleges
    Shri Ram College of Commerce Delhi · Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce Pune · Christ University Bangalore
  5. Career
    Company Secretary
CS after Graduation (Executive Direct)
Any Stream

Graduates skip CS Foundation and register directly for CS Executive — faster route for lateral entrants.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Com / BA LLB + CS Executive → CS Professional (3–4 years post-grad)
  4. Colleges
    Delhi University · Mumbai University · Christ University Bangalore
  5. Career
    Company Secretary
CA + CS Dual Qualification
Commerce

CA-qualified candidates get exemptions in CS Executive papers; dual credential commands premium salaries in large corporates.

  1. Now
    Commerce Stream
  2. Exams
    CA Foundation
  3. Degree
    CA + CS Professional (concurrent, 5–6 years)
  4. Colleges
    Icai Regional Offices India · Icsi Chapter Offices India
  5. Career
    Company Secretary

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
CA Foundation
ICAI
Class 12 passHardJun & Dec

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

SRCC
Shri Ram College of Commerce
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGMerit-based
SCAC
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune
PrivatePune, Maharashtra
Merit-basedDirect admission
Christ University
Christ University
Deemed UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
Christ University Entrance TestCUET
NM College
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
AutonomousMumbai, Maharashtra
Merit-based
LSR
Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UG
DU
University of Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGCUET PGMerit-based
Mumbai University
University of Mumbai
State GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
Merit-basedInstitute entranceDirect admission
SLS Pune
Symbiosis Law School, Pune
Deemed UniversityPune, Maharashtra
Institute entranceMerit-based
Presidency College
Presidency College, Chennai
State GovtChennai, Tamil Nadu
Merit-based
Icai Regional Offices India
ICSI Chapters
Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Chapter Offices (Pan-India)
AutonomousNew Delhi, Delhi
CS Foundation
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.