New ICSI Student Training Guidelines 2024 Explained: Complete Guide for CS Executive & CS Professional Students

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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) issued revised Student Training Guidelines on 15 January 2024, bringing clarity and structural changes to training requirements for CS Executive and CS Professional students.

These guidelines are mandatory, directly affect training approval, eligibility, and membership, and are extremely important for students appearing in June & December 2026 examinations.

This blog explains the guidelines in simple language, strictly aligned with the official document, and answers real student doubts.

What are the ICSI Student Training Guidelines?

The ICSI Student Training Guidelines, 2024 prescribe:

  • Type of training

  • Duration of training

  • Eligibility stage

  • Approved training entities

  • Completion conditions

  • Exemptions (if any)

These guidelines apply to CS Executive & CS Professional students registered under the new training structure.

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Objective of the New Training Guidelines

ICSI aims to:

  • Standardise practical exposure

  • Ensure uniform professional competence

  • Align CS training with corporate and regulatory needs

  • Make students job-ready before membership

Training is now treated as a core professional requirement, not a formality.

Training Structure Under ICSI (2024 Guidelines)

The training framework broadly includes:

  • Orientation / Skill-based programmes

  • Practical training

  • Executive Development–oriented exposure

  • Completion before membership

Each stage has a defined eligibility point.

Applicability of the Guidelines

These guidelines apply to:

  • CS Executive students

  • CS Professional students

  • Direct entry students

  • Students undergoing practical training after 15 Jan 2024

They are applicable for June & December exam cycles and beyond.

👉 You can download the official PDF here:
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/ICSIStudentTainingGuidelines15012024.pdf

Practical Training – Core Requirement

Practical training is a mandatory component of the CS course.

Key points:

  • Training must be undertaken with ICSI-approved entities

  • Training must be properly registered

  • Training must be completed within the prescribed timelines

  • Training records must be updated on the ICSI portal

Approved Training Organisations

Training can be undertaken with:

  • Company Secretaries in Practice

  • Companies

  • LLPs

  • Banks & Financial Institutions

  • Regulatory Authorities

  • Government Departments
    (as approved by ICSI)

Training outside approved entities will not be counted.

Eligibility to Commence Training

Students can commence training only:

  • After satisfying registration conditions

  • After completing mandatory orientation programmes (if applicable)

  • As per the stage defined in the guidelines

Early or unregistered training will not be recognised.

Registration of Training

Training must be:

  • Registered through the ICSI student portal

  • Approved by the training entity

  • Supported by valid documents

Unregistered training is invalid, even if completed physically.

Transfer of Training

The guidelines allow:

  • Transfer of training under specific conditions

  • Proper documentation

  • Approval from ICSI

Unapproved transfer leads to loss of training period.

Leave During Training

  • Limited leave is allowed

  • Excess leave must be compensated

  • Leave records must be maintained

Unadjusted leave can delay training completion.

Completion of Training

Training is considered complete only when:

  • Prescribed duration is fulfilled

  • Attendance is complete

  • Training completion is approved on the portal

  • Required certificates are submitted

Incomplete training blocks membership application.

Training & Membership Link

As per guidelines:

  • No student can apply for ACS membership

  • Without completing mandatory training

Training completion is verified at the time of membership.

Importance for June & December 2026 Students

Students planning:

  • CS Executive → CS Professional

  • CS Professional → Membership

must strictly follow these guidelines to avoid:

  • Training rejection

  • Membership delay

  • Career setbacks

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100+ FAQs on ICSI Student Training Guidelines (2024)

General (1–20)

  1. What are the ICSI Student Training Guidelines?
    Rules governing CS student training.

  2. From when are these guidelines effective?
    15 January 2024.

  3. Are these guidelines mandatory?
    Yes.

  4. Who issued these guidelines?
    ICSI.

  5. Do they apply to CS Executive students?
    Yes.

  6. Do they apply to CS Professional students?
    Yes.

  7. Are old training rules applicable?
    No, new rules apply post-notification.

  8. Is training compulsory?
    Yes.

  9. Can training be skipped?
    No.

  10. Is training linked with membership?
    Yes.

  11. Is online training allowed?
    Only if approved.

  12. Are private firms allowed for training?
    Only if approved.

  13. Is registration of training mandatory?
    Yes.

  14. Can training be done abroad?
    Only if approved.

  15. Is the stipend mandatory?
    As per entity policy.

  16. Can training be part-time?
    No.

  17. Is attendance compulsory?
    Yes.

  18. Can training be discontinued?
    Only with approval.

  19. Is the training period fixed?
    Yes.

  20. Can training be extended?
    If required.

Exam & Practical Focus (21–60)

  1. Does training affect exam eligibility?
    Indirectly yes.

  2. Is training required before the CS Professional?
    As per the structure.

  3. Can training overlap with exams?
    Yes, subject to rules.

  4. Is training counted from the joining date?
    Only after approval.

  5. Can wrong entity training be counted?
    No.

  6. Is re-training required if rules change?
    No.

  7. Is a training certificate mandatory?
    Yes.

  8. Can training be split?
    Only if permitted.

  9. Is industrial training covered?
    As per guidelines.

  10. Can training be deferred?
    Yes, with reason.

  11. Are transfers allowed?
    Yes, with approval.

  12. Is training uniform across India?
    Yes.

  13. Can training be rejected by ICSI?
    Yes.

  14. Is training audited?
    Yes.

  15. Can training be terminated early?
    With approval.

  16. Are holidays counted?
    No.

  17. Is excess leave adjusted?
    Yes.

  18. Can students complain about training?
    Yes.

  19. Is training mandatory for direct entry?
    Yes.

  20. Does training include compliance exposure?
    Yes.

  21. Is practical exposure evaluated?
    Yes.

  22. Is training professional in nature?
    Yes.

  23. Is training compulsory before membership?
    Yes.

  24. Is the stipend regulated by ICSI?
    No.

  25. Can training be changed mid-way?
    Yes, with approval.

  26. Is training compulsory for foreign students?
    Yes.

  27. Are government departments allowed?
    Yes.

  28. Is training reflected on the portal?
    Yes.

  29. Can training be verified by ICSI?
    Yes.

  30. Is the training completion date critical?
    Yes.

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Advanced & Compliance FAQs (61–100+)

  1. Can training be done before registration?
    No.

  2. Is training mandatory for ACS?
    Yes.

  3. Are disciplinary rules applicable during training?
    Yes.

  4. Can training be suspended?
    Yes.

  5. Is training counted if the portal is not updated?
    No.

  6. Is mentor approval required?
    Yes.

  7. Can training be extended due to leave?
    Yes.

  8. Is the training uniform for all students?
    Yes.

  9. Can training be waived?
    Only if the exemption applies.

  10. Is training part of professional ethics?
    Yes.

  11. Can training be challenged legally?
    As per the law.

  12. Is training mandatory under the new syllabus?
    Yes.

  13. Are training rules strict?
    Yes.

  14. Is completion mandatory before COP?
    Yes.

  15. Can training be cancelled retrospectively?
    Rarely.

  16. Is training a professional obligation?
    Yes.

  17. Is training linked with discipline?
    Yes.

  18. Are penalties applicable for false training?
    Yes.

  19. Is training compulsory for employment?
    Professionally, yes.

  20. Is training evaluated qualitatively?
    Yes.

  21. Is training counted in experience?
    Yes.

  22. Can training be used for a CV?
    Yes.

  23. Is training monitored?
    Yes.

  24. Are training logs required?
    Yes.

  25. Is training governed centrally?
    Yes.

  26. Can training be postponed?
    Yes.

  27. Is training compulsory every year?
    No.

  28. Is the training one-time?
    Yes.

  29. Is a training completion certificate needed?
    Yes.

  30. Is training mandatory before final membership?
    Yes.

  31. Is training structured?
    Yes.

  32. Are training guidelines binding?
    Yes.

  33. Can training be denied?
    If the rules are violated.

  34. Is training professional exposure?
    Yes.

  35. Is training beneficial for exams?
    Yes.

  36. Is training linked with ethics?
    Yes.

  37. Is training mandatory for all batches?
    Yes.

  38. Are guidelines updated regularly?
    Yes.

  39. Should students follow only the ICSI PDF?
    Yes.

  40. Is this PDF the final authority?
    Yes.

Final Words for CS Students (June & December 2026)

The ICSI Student Training Guidelines 2024 are non-negotiable.
Students must:

  • Read the official PDF carefully

  • Register training properly

  • Follow timelines strictly

  • Maintain portal compliance

📌 Ignoring training rules can delay your CS journey by years.

👉 Official PDF Download Link:
https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/ICSIStudentTainingGuidelines15012024.pdf

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