Company Secretary
Introduction
Company Secretary (CS) or Corporate Secretary (CS) or Secretary is the same designation in an organization. It is the senior post in a private or public sector’s company.
Company secretary deals with the legal activities of any business. The role of a company secretary is to keep the records, advice, tax returns and evaluate the legal aspects of the organization. Company secretary is a traditional positioned as the support of the board of directors and administrative staff. But now the business strategy has been changed and the role of the CS has been expanded.
The company secretary works as a traditional support to the admin and directors. The company secretary take care of corporate governance and legal matters of the organization as the additional work. A Company Secretary is responsible the administration of the organization, ensuring statutory & regulatory compliance and for ensuring the implementation of the decisions of the board of directors of the company.
The CS represents the name of the company on the legal documents and ensures that the directors are working under the compliance’s for the company. The CS also communicates with the shareholders of the company and maintains the records.
The main role of the company secretary is:
To communicate and register the shareholders of the companies and to ensure the dividend are paid, and to maintain the annual records.
Courses & Duration
Do you know how to become a Company Secretary?
The CS (Company Secretary) is a 3 years professional course equivalent to the UG degree. The CS course is conducted by the ICSE (Institute of Company Secretaries of India). The CS course is divided into three levels as the following:
- Foundation Course – 8 months
- Intermediate/Executive Course – 9 months
- Final/Professional Course – 15 months
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This course is a corporate professional course. The foundation course involves the business environment, entrepreneurship, management, communication, ethics, economics and accounting.
This executive programme comprises of the company law, commercial law, tax law, general law, securities law and accounts & audit practice.
In the final level of this course, the student involves the company secretarial practices, financial & treasury management.
In the final module of the programme. The CS has the opportunity of choosing option for any one specialization like:
- Banking Law and Practice
- Capital, Commodity and Money Market
- Insurance Law and Practice
- Intellectual Property Rights – Law and Practice
- International Business-Laws and Practices
Admission
The student who had the cleared 12th standard in any disciplines (except Fine Arts) may get the admission for CS (Company Secretary) programme. The students who have cleared the graduation can go for the direct admission in executive level.
In India, mostly colleges give admissions to students on the basis of merit list of the qualifying examination. While some other institutions also provide admissions to students through entrance examinations.
Are there any good colleges to pursue company secretary courses?
Some top colleges to pursue CS courses are listed here:
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU 2023)
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
- Aligarh Muslim University (AMU 2023), Aligarh
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAV), Indore
- National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT), Delhi
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad
The students will have to undergo the following training after the completion of the course.
- SIP (Student Induction Programme) – 7 days
- Compulsory Computer Training Programme – 70 hours
- EDP (Executive Development Programme) – 8 days
- PDP (Professional Development Programme) – 25 Hours
- Training in a specialized agency – 15 days
- MSOP (Management Skills Orientation Programme) – 15 days
- Articleship Training Programme – 15 months
Career & Jobs
“Company Secretaries are highly demanded in public as well as private sectors”.
There is a bright future in the professional field of company secretary. The company secretary is one of the powered and prestigious job profiles. It is not just the same of the name of this course; a CS can be one of the members of the board of directors.
If you have better communication skills, leadership, problem solving skills and organizational skills, then you just have to gain some experience and you may be the managing director or the chairman of any organization.
You may work in the stock exchange, company affairs department, law board and various government departments.
Skills Required for Company Secretary:
- You must be really dedicated and hard working.
- You should have knowledge of legal aspects of accounting, taxation, auditing and other financial activities.
- You must have the ability to work hard with honesty and commitment.
- You should have excellent written & oral communication skills, good organization & management skills, negotiation skills etc.
- Good knowledge of business law and finance law.
Job Profiles
The names of job profiles in this career are as the following:
- Assistance to the Board of Directors
- Company Registrar
- Legal Advisor
- Corporate Policymaker
- Chief Administrative Officer
- Principal Secretary
- Corporate Planner
- Chairman
- Managing Director
- Administrative Assistant
- Administrative Secretary
- Investor Capital Market Relations
- Contents Coordinator
Some employment areas for Company Secretary (CS) are:
- Company Law Boards
- Financial Institutions
- Stock Exchange Corporate Advisory Services
- Departments of Company Affairs
- Banks
- Company Secretary Ship Consultancy Firms
- Stock Exchanges
- Financial Management
Salary
“Most of the qualified company secretaries are awarded with attractive salary packages in both sectors”.
Salary depends on the capability of the candidates or the company policy and however on the market reputation of the employer firm. The ICSI has signed the MOUs with various foreign colleges and the universities. You may go the abroad and get higher salaries.
In India, a fresher can get 3-5 lakh per annum.
“Company secretaries working in international companies earn even higher salary”.
Books & Study Materials
Here we are providing some books which have been compiled by our experts after analyzing other study materials available in the market:
- Business Communication & organization management
by Varinder Kumar & Bodh Raj - A Guide to Business Correspondence & Communication Skills
by A.N.Kapoor - Fundamental of Statistics
by A.K.Aggarwal & Sahab Singh - Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
by Ashok Sehgal & Deepak Sehgal - Fundamentals of Business Organisation & Management
by Y.K.Bhusan - Business Laws and Management
by N.D.Kapoor, Dinkar Pagare - Management Concepts and Strategies
by J.S.Chandan - Business Studies
by Poonam Gandhi - Business Laws
by D Chandra Bose
If you have any other queries related to Company Secretary, you may leave your queries below in the comment box.
Hi, i am 37yrs old and i completed my graduation in 2005 in BSc. I want to learn about this course. Please guide me.
I want to start cs at the age of 47 i have degree of b.com what can i do kindly provide me guidance
Sir I’m studying in B FM last year I am planning for CS so what I procedure after graduation and which college is best for CS in India
Any good collage in Kerala
Hii sir
Main abhi network technician ki job kar raha hu muze cs karana he. I am interested in cs . To muze karna chaiye ya nahi .
Sir me 12th pass student hu or cs ki information chayie or puna mye best clg list send mi
Sir l done 12 year and i love business but i don’t like account can i apply for cs or not
Hi sir.. I’m pursuing my Mba finance so can I go for cs along with Mba??
And what abour articleships if I get a placement from my clg ?
I’m a 4th year law student.
Is it possible for me to enroll for cs now for the executive program or I’ll have to enroll for foundation as I’ve not graduated.
I am in b.com 2nd year and now my interest is generated in cs can I do it
I ahve to become a company secretary give me advice
Hello sir,i want to do cs course and i have completed my hsc exams so plzz explain me the field ,course info,n fee structure ,n how many years to complete to this course
Sir I m a LLB student so can I do cs after completing my LLB ? And is LLB and cs combination will more beneficial for goot carrier opportunities?
Or should I do MBA after completing my LLB ?
Sir, i have good exp 18 yrs in IT , would like to swithch over and do ICSI course , Need assitance to speculate the future of doing course and benifits i can forecast at this stage.
Best regards,
Kapil K
Which is best option to choose after 10+2 commerce if study abroad
sir.CS kon CA itana scope hai kyya?
sir,
i have completed my HSC, 2Yrs is gone and now i want to do CS. can you explain me something about CS. How can i take admission in this course.
Sir I’m naushi I’m in 11th std and im in dev samaj college for women ferozepur city..i read the complete process of cs.
I’m so interested in this will u pls suggest me the bst college for this course..
There is no college to pursue this course. To pursue career as a company Secretary you have to clear foundation programme which consist of 4 papers. The exam is held twice in a year i.e. Dec and June. you may appear in any one. More details can be check from the article above.
There is no college to pursue this course. To pursue career as a company Secretary you have to clear foundation programme which consist of 4 papers. The exam is held twice in a year i.e. Dec and June. you may appear in any one. More details can be check from the article above.
can i take commerce with hindi for the preparation for Company Secetary
Sir,I’m students of class 11th I’m planning cs pleased
Said me b.com how many percent?
Please help me sir.
I am student of 12 commerce and i am think about the complete cource of C.S
sir, i am student of class 12th commerce at jawahar navodaya vidyalaya mana camp raipur(c.g.) iam also an computer science student which type of cources i do after 12th and what isthe best carreer for me.
sir cs k liye b.com me kitne % chaheye?
Sir i am in 11th standard and i want to ask question that can i join the CS coaching from 11th class
Sir/ mene BA PASS KIYA HAI 2010 MAIN AUR AB MERI AGE 33 HAI MUJHE .LLB ME ADMISSION LENA HAI YA LAW SE RELATED AISE COURSE ME JIS ME MUJHE PROPERTY LAW KE BARE ME JANKARI MILE PLEASE JITNI JLDI HOSAKE REPLY KIJIYE.
Sir me b .com final year ka student hu mujhe cs course ke bare me jankari chahiye .or iske liye kya sb jaruri h.please help sir
Sir mene abhi 12 th ke exam diye hai me hindi midium ka student hoo me cs (company secretory) karna chahta ho sir iski kya proccess hogi aur is course ki fees kitni hogi mujhe iski jaankari de
Sir
plz tell me that LAW is complusry with CS for good job
HOW TO MAINTAIN STUDIES FOR CS DURING THE 3 LEVEL
sir. I am student of 12th with science. can i take admisson in icsi for cs
yes you can.
Im sunita kumari from to aurangabad bihar
Sir,
I heard that if someone not clear ca exams then less chances of pass.
So tell me in cs same thing is use or not.pls tell me
Sir,
I heard that if someone not clear ca exams then less chances of pass.
So tell me in cs same thing is use or not
sir,
i am giving my board exams this year and i wish to do CS.
kindly brief me the overall expenses of it if i do it from a well reputed institution
sir i want to join cs after 12 class but i confuse in the total time to complete the cs with training and every thing please tell me about proper time for cs
sir I want to join CS but I m non maths student can i apply in cs. I m in 12th
sir
after 12 without any graduation we can do CS?
sir/mam
iam abuthahir from kerala studying RGHSS in 11 th iam interested to choose CS .afer 12 what i want to do. plz share all information regarding to CS to my e mail [email protected]
sir I am 12pass biology subjects totally. mark 269hey rojgarpalk cores. 6moth
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Sir i will become a cs what are requiremens is aval
iable
Is cs best option after degree ??
Am a +2 cm student frm kerala..i got 95% marks in +1 .am nt cnfdnt on my +2.still,,i need a btr job orientd course n should get a gd job early..should i opt bcom or ca or cs ??? Am confused..pls help me
i have passed out ma 12th ( commerce) i am confused what shall i do further ?
There are many career options that we have listed for the candidates with from commerce field, you can check the courses after 12th in Commerce.
Sir mene abhi b.com pura kiya hai to mai cs ke liye admission lena chahta hu to to kitne years lage ge…
& kitne subject hote hai & fess kitni hai
All the details have been mentioned in the article.
Is communication skill is more important in cs ??
yes off course.
pl give infomation about fee structure&which colleges offered this course in AP&TELENGANA
i am in 11th .i want to do this secretery cours .please guide me about it. what is fee and what to do to take admission.etc…..
thankyou
Sir I am a student of 11 and l want to become CA so what can I do to become a successful CA plezz sirr
apply for the first level of CA and get intern with best CA practicing.
sir give me all detial of cs corse…
what fee,year etc total detaial of cs …please
Dear sir/madam
I am 28yrs old. Now I’m a home maker. I’ve completed my MBA from a recognizesed university n having 2yrs job experience. Do I’v a good career in CS.
sir I am all ready passed out 3years Ll.b. course and practice more then 1years as a advocate but I m not satisfied… what I will do.
I am 12th passed student
I am interested to be an Company Secretary
So to be an CS what step should I follow next
Please give me a ideal way 🙂
Hello I m passed in 12 th commerce how can I preparation about cs
What is the maximum salary of a C.S Holder
Sir wat should I opt for as elective subject…I chose CMST now I need to choose btwn Economics and Computer Science ..my aim is CA..I m in HS 1st yeae
Dear Sir,
I have done my diploma BTEC in HNC Level 5 certification which is awarded by edexel UK, i would like to do the CS course(Off the campus/Distance education) since am working in UAE, Kindly advise.
Sir/mem me aap se yah jankari lena chahunga ki maine is year 12 class 71.40% se pass ki he aur me aage cs karna chahta hu kya aap mujhe batayenge ki yah course mere liye best hoga ya nahi please helpline tips reply my seniors yah jankari isi par dena
sir/mem maine is year me 12th class 71.40% se pass kiya he me cs karna chahta hu kya aap mujhe batayenge ki yah course mere liye best hoga ya nahi and mujhe is course ke liye kya karna padega
Hi sir,
Which one to choose CA or CS, which one has a bright future?…
Sir … I hve doubt
Kiya CS arts stream se nahi kar sakte hai bcoz mai 12 arts stream se pass kiya hai but I want to do CS
no, you are not eligible for the exam.
Sir/mam my elder friends and brothers are doing ca and they say it’s quite a challenging proposition so sir/mam please guide me with a nice alternative of ca which I can try
Sir maine hindi mideam me abhi 12th class pass ki h mai cs krna chahta hnu kya y mere liy best oftion h
PLS tellme when the registration will start in ICSI
Sir I m totally confused which faculty should I take in commerce in which in future I should get 12.5-15lakh per annum
Sir m fully confuse wht should i do after 12 comm becoz i dnt hv any idea about it sir so plz give me some suggestion …..then i wil full fill my dream….
for best career, you must do the CS or CA.
Sir….I am in 11std.I am planning for cs.which subject I have to give more attention?
Sir I am in surat studying in 12th commerce what percent I have to score in the boards for admission in cs
Try to get highest Yash. it is not about only for the CS. don’t make minimum to your goal.
Sir I am studying in 11 std in Bahrain. I would like to go for cs aftr 12.which collages are best in India?How much %should i get in 12?
Sir i am studing in 11 standard in a kota rajasthan
I am planing for cs. Then how many get a % in class 12 for the addmission in collage.
sir i am studing in 11 standard in a littel distirct frm m.p sagar i am planning for cs so wht its procedure after 12 standard which collages is best fr cs in india
Sir.. me b.com final year hindi medium ka student hu. cs ke liye kya karna hoga iska proses kya he.
We have already mentioned complete process above.
sir me 12 th pass student hu or me c.s ki jankari chahta hu kripya aap mujhe jankari dene ka kasht kare