The CS Professional Course is the final stage of the Company Secretary (CS) programme conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). This level is designed to build advanced expertise in corporate laws, governance, compliance, and strategic management. It prepares students for senior professional roles in corporate and regulatory environments.

Following Subjects in Professional

Group 1

• Paper No. 1. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles & Practice
• Paper No. 2. Drafting, Pleadings & Appearances
• Paper No. 3. Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence

Paper No. 4 - Elective 1

• Elective Paper No. 4.1. CSR & Social Governance
• Elective Paper No. 4.2. Internal & Forensic Audit
• Elective Paper No. 4.3. Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice
• Elective Paper No. 4.4. Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice
• Elective Paper No. 4.5.Advanced Direct Tax Laws & Practice – Laws & Practice
• Elective Paper No. 4.6. IFSCA - Regulations, Listing and Compliances

Group 2

• Paper No. 5. Strategic Management & Corporate Finance
• Paper No. 6. Corporate Restructuring, Valuation & Insolvency

Paper No. 7- Elective 2

• Elective Paper No. 7.1. Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation
• Elective Paper No. 7.2. Goods & Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning - for June 2026 exam onwards
• Elective Paper No. 7.3. Labour Laws & Practice
• Elective Paper No. 7.4. Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice
• Elective Paper No. 7.5. Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice