If you are a Company Secretary (CS) student, understanding the ICSI examination rules, facilities, scholarships, verification process, and result-related services is extremely important. To clear all confusion, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released a detailed FAQ document on Examinations.
In this blog, we have simplified and explained every single point from the official ICSI FAQ PDF so that CSEET, CS Executive, and CS Professional students can easily understand their rights, benefits, and procedures.
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Facilities for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) in CS Examinations
ICSI provides special facilities to Persons with Disabilities (PwD / Divyangjan) to ensure equal opportunity in CS examinations.
Who is considered a Person with a disability?
A candidate with minimum 40% permanent disability, including:
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Orthopedically Challenged
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Speech Impairment
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Hearing Impairment (60+ decibel loss)
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Visually Challenged (Blindness or Low Vision)
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Cerebral Palsy
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Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Facilities Provided by ICSI
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Extra time: 20 minutes per hour (total 4 hours for 3-hour paper)
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Scribe (Writer) facility
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Extra time, even ifa scribe is used
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No extra fees for scribe facility
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Special concessions for spelling mistakes (for Dyslexia, etc.)
Important Application Guidelines
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Apply at least 45 days before the exam
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Separate application required (not via email)
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Application must be in the prescribed format
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Must apply to every exam session, even if the facility was granted earlier
Documents Required
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Disability certificate (Medical Board / Govt Hospital)
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Permission letters from previous boards/exams (if any)
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Full-size photograph showing disability
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Attestation by a Gazetted Officer / ICSI authority
Scribe Qualification Criteria
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CSEET: 10th pass or pursuing 11th
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CS Executive: 12th pass but not a graduate; not CS/CA/CMA/LLB
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CS Professional: Graduate but not post-graduate; not CS/CA/CMA/LLB
Duplicate Result-cum-Marks Statement: Complete Procedure
If a student loses or damages their marks statement, ICSI provides a facility to issue a duplicate result-cum-marks statement.
Key Highlights
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Fee: ₹100 per statement
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Speed Post charges: ₹40 extra
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Free if applied within 3 months from result declaration
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Issued within 10 working days
Documents Required
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Self-attested ID proof
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Admit Card / Membership certificate (if applicable)
⚠️ Note: From June 2011 onwards, CS Foundation & Executive students must download e-result online.
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ICSI Rank System Explained (Executive & Professional)
ICSI awards ranks to recognise meritorious students.
Eligibility for Rank
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All papers passed in one attempt
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No exemptions claimed
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Rank up to the Top 10 irrespective of marks
Additional Ranks
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Up to the 25th Rank if the aggregate is 55% or more
Other Important Points
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Joint ranks allowed in case of equal marks
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Earlier attempts do not affect the rank
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The provisional rank list is published first
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Final rank list released after verification of marks
Merit-cum-Means Assistance Scheme (Financial Support)
This scheme helps economically weaker but meritorious students.
Eligibility Conditions
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Passed CS Executive in first attempt
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Minimum 50% aggregate
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Family income limit:
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₹2.40 lakh (self-earning)
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₹3.60 lakh (dependent)
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Benefits
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₹500 per month for 10 months
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Exemption from education & exam fees
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Only 25 students per session are selected
Application Timeline
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25 May (for December results)
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25 November (for June results)
Merit Scholarship Scheme for CS Professional Students
ICSI rewards top-performing students with merit scholarships.
Eligibility
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Passed CS Executive in first attempt
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Minimum 55% aggregate
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Ranked in the Top 25
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No other scholarship was availed
Scholarship Amount
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₹750 per month
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Duration: 10 months
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No separate application required
Payment Mode
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Direct transfer to bank account
Prize Awards by ICSI
ICSI conducts All-India, Regional, and Chapter-level Prize Awards to encourage excellence.
Types of Prize Awards
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All-India Level
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Regional Level
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Chapter Level
General Eligibility
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First attempt pass
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No exemptions
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Highest marks in:
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The entire stage, or
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Module/Group, or
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Individual paper
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Award Ceremony
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All-India prizes awarded during the ICSI Convocation
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Regional & Chapter prizes in respective functions
Validation of Educational Qualification (Very Important)
ICSI allows official validation of certificates for:
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Employers
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Universities
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Govt bodies
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Foreign institutions
Fee Details
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₹500 + 18% GST per candidate
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Govt & PSU organisations exempted
Documents Required
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Application on organization letterhead
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Copies of certificates/marks statements
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Demand Draft (if applicable)
⚠️ Validation information is treated as confidential
Verification of Marks, Inspection & Certified Copy of Answer Book
Students can apply online through the SMASH portal.
Comparison Table (Simplified)
| Facility | Fee | Time Limit | Mode |
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| Verification of Marks | ₹250 per subject | 21 days | Online |
| Inspection of the Answer Book | ₹450 per subject | 30 days | Visit Noida |
| Certified Copy | ₹500 per subject | 30 days | PDF download |
Important Notes
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No revaluation allowed
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Processing time: 6–8 weeks
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Login details sent via email & SMS
Final Words for CS Students
The ICSI examination system is transparent, student-friendly, and well-structured, provided students are aware of the rules, timelines, and benefits. Whether it’s scribe facility, scholarships, rank criteria, verification of marks, or duplicate documents, knowing these FAQs can save you time, stress, and money.
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📌 Official ICSI FAQ PDF (Must Read)
👉 https://www.icsi.edu/media/webmodules/student/FAQEXAM.pdf
A. Facilities for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan)
Q1. Does ICSI provide special facilities to Persons with disabilities for CS examinations?
Ans. Yes, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) provides special examination facilities to Persons with Disability (Divyangjan) candidates to ensure equal opportunity in Company Secretaries Examinations. These facilities include extra time and/or the assistance of a scribe.
Q2. What facilities are available to Divyangjan candidates in CS examinations?
Ans. Divyangjan candidates are provided either extra time or both a scribe (writer) and extra time, depending upon the nature and extent of their disability, subject to the fulfilment of prescribed conditions.
Q3. Who is classified as a Person with Disability under ICSI guidelines?
Ans. A Person with Da disabilityincludes orthopedically challenged persons, speech-impaired candidates, hearing-impaired candidates, visually challenged candidates, persons with cerebral palsy, and candidates suffering from dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia, provided they have at least 40% permanent disability.
Q4. What is the minimum disability percentage required to avail examination facilities?
Ans. A minimum of 40% permanent physical disability, duly certified by a competent medical authority, is required to avail facilities like extra time or a scribe.
Q5. How much extra time is granted to Divyangjan candidates?
Ans. Divyangjan candidates are granted 20 minutes extra per hour of examination. For a 3-hour paper, the total duration becomes 4 hours.
Q6. Is extra time granted even if a scribe is used?
Ans. Yes, candidates using a scribe are also entitled to extra time as per ICSI guidelines.
Q7. Is a separate application required for availing of scribe or extra time?
Ans. Yes, candidates must submit a separate prescribed application form in addition to the online examination enrollment.
Q8. Can the application for the scribe facility be sent through email?
Ans. No, applications must be submitted only in the prescribed physical format and not through email.
Q9. When should a candidate apply for a scribe or extra time facility?
Ans. The application should be submitted at least 45 days before the commencement of the examination.
Q10. What documents are required for availing Divyangjan facilities?
Ans. Required documents include a disability certificate, permission letters from previous examining bodies (if any), and a full-size photograph showing the disability.
Q11. Who can attest to disability-related documents?
Ans. Documents can be attested by a Gazetted Officer or ICSI Regional/Chapter Office authorities.
Q12. Is the original disability certificate required to be sent to ICSI?
Ans. No, only attested copies are required; originals need not be sent.
Q13. Are candidates with temporary disabilities eligible for the scribe facility?
Ans. No, candidates with temporary disabilities such as fractures or short-term illnesses are not eligible.
Q14. Do candidates need to apply again if they availed the facility earlier?
Ans. Yes, candidates must apply afresh for each examination session, even if the facility was granted earlier.
Q15. Who provides the scribe during the examination?
Ans. ICSI generally provides the scribe through the examination centre. However, candidates may bring their own scribe, subject to verification.
Q16. What is the qualification of a scribe for CSEET?
Ans. For CSEET, the scribe should bea 10th pass or pursuing 11th standard.
Q17. What is the qualification of a scribe for CS Executive?
Ans. The scribe should be a 12th pass but not a graduate, and should not be pursuing CS, CA, CMA, or LL.B.
Q18. What is the qualification of a scribe for CS Professional?
Ans. The scribe should be a graduate but not a postgraduate and should not be pursuing CS, CA, CMA, or LL.B.
Q19. Is any fee charged for availing the scribe facility?
Ans. No, ICSI does not charge any fee for providing a scribe facility.
Q20. How does ICSI communicate approval of the scribe facility?
Ans. ICSI communicates approval 5–8 days before the examination after issuance of the admit cards.
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B. Duplicate Result-cum-Marks Statement
Q21. Does ICSI issue duplicate result-cum-marks statements?
Ans. Yes, ICSI issues duplicate result-cum-marks statements on request.
Q22. What is the fee for obtaining a duplicate marks statement?
Ans. The fee is ₹100 per statement, plus ₹40 for speed post if required.
Q23. Is the duplicate marks statement free under any condition?
Ans. Yes, if applied within three months from the date of result declaration, no fee is charged.
Q24. Within how many days is the duplicate statement issued?
Ans. Normally, within 10 working days of receipt ofthe application.
Q25. Is the duplicate marks statement issued for all CS levels?
Ans. No. For Foundation and Executive levels (from June 2011), students must download the e-result online.
C. ICSI Rank System
Q26. In which examinations does ICSI award ranks?
Ans. Ranks are awarded in the CS Executive and CS Professional examinations.
Q27. What are the basic eligibility conditions for rank?
Ans. Candidates must pass all papers in a single attempt without claiming any exemption.
Q28. How many ranks are awarded by ICSI?
Ans. Ranks are awarded up to the Top 10 irrespective of marks.
Q29. Are additional ranks awarded beyond the Top 10?
Ans. Yes, ranks up to 25 are awarded if candidates secure 55% or more aggregate.
Q30. Are joint ranks allowed?
Ans. Yes, candidates securing equal marks are awarded joint ranks.
D. Merit-cum-Means Assistance Scheme
Q31. What is the Merit-cum-Means Assistance Scheme?
Ans. It is a financial assistance scheme for economically weaker and meritorious CS students.
Q32. Who is eligible under this scheme?
Ans. Students who passed CS Executive in first attempt with a minimum 50% aggregate.
Q33. What is the income limit under the scheme?
Ans. ₹2.40 lakh (self-earning) or ₹3.60 lakh (family income).
Q34. How many students are selected per session?
Ans. 25 students per session.
Q35. What financial assistance is provided?
Ans. ₹500 per month for 10 months along with fee exemptions.
E. Merit Scholarship Scheme
Q36. What is the Merit Scholarship Scheme?
Ans. A scholarship scheme to reward top-performing CS students.
Q37. Who is eligible for a merit scholarship?
Ans. Students passing Executive in the first attempt with 55% aggregate and a Top 25 rank.
Q38. What is the scholarship amount?
Ans. ₹750 per month for 10 months.
Q39. Is an application required for a merit scholarship?
Ans. No, selection is done automatically by ICSI.
Q40. How is the scholarship amount paid?
Ans. Direct transfer to the student’s bank account.
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F. Prize Awards
Q41. What is the objective of prize awards?
Ans. To encourage academic excellence and healthy competition.
Q42. What types of prize awards are instituted?
Ans. All-India, Regional, and Chapter-level prizes.
Q43. When are prizes awarded?
Ans. After the declaration of results and the completion of the verification process.
Q44. When are All-India prizes distributed?
Ans. During the ICSI Convocation.
G. Validation of Educational Qualification
Q45. What is the validation of educational qualifications?
Ans. Official verification of CS certificates for employers or institutions.
Q46. Who can apply for validation?
Ans. Employers, universities, government bodies, andauthorised organisationss.
Q47. What is the fee for validation?
Ans. ₹500 plus applicable taxes.
Q48. Who is exempt from paying the validation fee?
Ans. Government institutions and PSUs.
Q49. Is validation information confidential?
Ans. Yes, it is treated as confidential.
H. Verification of Marks, Inspection & Certified Copies
Q50. What is verification of marks?
Ans. Checking totalling, posting, and evaluation completeness of answer books.
Q51. Is revaluation allowed under ICSI exams?
Ans. No, revaluation is strictly not permitted.
Q52. What is the fee for verification of marks?
Ans. ₹250 per subject.
Q53. What isthe inspection of answer books?
Ans. Physical inspection of scanned answer books at the ICSI Noida office.
Q54. What is the fee for inspection?
Ans. ₹450 per subject.
Q55. What is the supply of certified copies?
Ans. Providing scanned PDF copies of evaluated answer books.
Q56. What is the fee for certified copies?
Ans. ₹500 per subject.
Q57. What is the time limit to apply for verification?
Ans. 21 days from result declaration.
Q58. What is the time limit for inspection and certified copies?
Ans. 30 days from result declaration.
Q59. What is the mode of application?
Ans. Online through the SMASH portal.
Q60. What is the processing time for these applications?
Ans. Normally, 6–8 weeks.
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