The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the examination timetable for the Company Secretaries (CS) Executive and Professional Programme examinations for the December 2026 session. Candidates preparing for the upcoming exams can now check the complete schedule on the official ICSI website.According to the notification, the examinations will be conducted from December 21 to December 28, 2026. The timetable covers subjects under the 2022 syllabus for both the Executive and Professional Programmes.ICSI has announced a uniform examination schedule for all papers.Exam timing: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PMReading time: 15 minutes before the start of the examinationCandidates are advised to reach their examination centres well before the reporting time to avoid any last-minute issues.ICSI CS December 2026 exam scheduleDecember 21, 2026Executive ProgrammeJurisprudence, Interpretation and General LawsProfessional ProgrammeEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) – Principles and PracticeDecember 22, 2026Executive ProgrammeCapital Market and Securities LawsProfessional ProgrammeStrategic Management and Corporate FinanceDecember 23, 2026Executive ProgrammeCompany Law and PracticeProfessional ProgrammeDrafting, Pleadings and AppearancesDecember 24, 2026Executive ProgrammeEconomic, Commercial and Intellectual Property LawsProfessional ProgrammeCorporate Restructuring, Valuation and InsolvencyDecember 25, 2026No examination has been scheduled.December 26, 2026Executive ProgrammeSetting Up of Business, Industrial and Labour LawsProfessional ProgrammeCompliance Management, Audit and Due DiligenceDecember 27, 2026Executive ProgrammeTax Laws and PracticeProfessional ProgrammeElective Paper 2December 28, 2026Executive ProgrammeCorporate Accounting and Financial ManagementProfessional ProgrammeElective Paper 1Open-book elective subjects availableICSI has continued the open-book examination format for several elective papers in the Professional Programme.Some of the elective subjects include:Arbitration, Mediation and ConciliationGoods and Services Tax (GST) and Corporate Tax PlanningLabour Laws and PracticeBanking and Insurance – Laws and PracticeInsolvency and Bankruptcy – Law and PracticeElective Paper 1 options for Professional ProgrammeCandidates appearing for Elective Paper 1 can choose from several specialised subjects, including:CSR and Social GovernanceInternal and Forensic AuditIntellectual Property Rights – Law and PracticeArtificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws and PracticeAdvanced Direct Tax Laws and PracticeIFSCA Regulations, Listing and CompliancesHow to check the ICSI CS December 2026 timetableCandidates can follow these simple steps:Visit the official ICSI website.Navigate to the Examination section.Open the CS December 2026 examination timetable notification.Download the PDF and check the complete schedule.Keep a copy for future reference.What candidates should do nowWith the examination schedule officially released, candidates should begin preparing a detailed study plan based on the exam dates. Those appearing for multiple papers should prioritise revision and practice to make the most of the available preparation time.The release of the timetable also gives students clarity on subject-wise exam dates, helping them organise their studies more effectively ahead of the December 2026 session.Key points to rememberICSI CS December 2026 exams will be held from December 21 to December 28, 2026.All examinations will be conducted from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.Candidates will receive an additional 15 minutes of reading time before each paper.No examination is scheduled on December 25, 2026.Executive and Professional Programme examinations have been scheduled on separate dates.Several Professional Programme elective papers will be conducted under the open-book examination format.Candidates should regularly check the official ICSI website for any updates or announcements related to the examination.