What is CS FOUNDATION?
- ICSI CS Foundation is primarily the Company Secretary Foundation 2018.
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), which controls the CS Foundation, is an organisation that has been working towards constant development of company secretaries in the country.
- You will finish the first level of the Company Secretary Course when you clear the CS Foundation Programme successfully.
- The ICSI grants degrees and memberships to candidates on the basis of their performance in the ICSI exam, which is conducted in three different stages. The first stage is the Foundation Course that includes a myriad of important subjects that form the base of the profession.
- The CS Foundation was conducted on June 9 and June 10, 2018
Exam Pattern for CS FOUNDATION 2019
The Institute has taken a decision to discontinue the OMR based examination and has started the Computer Based Examination (CBE) since June 2014.
You will still continue to be assessed through multiple choice questions (MCQs). You will be given 4 options, of which one will be correct. There is no negative marking for the wrong answer.
| Day and Date | Subjects | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Day-1 | 1. Business Environment and Law | 100 marks |
| 2. Business Management, Ethics and Entrepreneurship | 100 marks | |
| Day-2 | 3. Business Economics | 100 marks |
| 4. Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing | 100 marks |
How to apply for CS FOUNDATION 2019
Eligibility Criteria for CS FOUNDATION 2019
<- If you have cleared the Senior Secondary (10+2) examination of a board/university constituted by law in India or any other exam that is recognised by the Central Government as equivalent thereto, you are eligible.
- Temporary admission is also given to you, if you have appeared for or enrolled in a Senior Secondary (10+2 or equivalent) exam. But you must provide proof of passing the examination within 6 months of giving the application.
- Admission is open throughout the year. You just need to send an application in the prescribed Form FC-1 along with the required documentary evidence in support of your date of birth and educational qualification.
- You must pass the Foundation examination within 3 years from the date of your admission.
Application Fees for CS FOUNDATION
| Particulars | Fee Break-up | Fee Total |
|---|---|---|
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General students |
Admission fees: Education fees: |
Rs.4,500 |
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SC/ST Students |
Admission fees: Education fees: |
Rs.2,250 |
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Physically Handicapped Students |
Admission fees only: |
Rs.1,500 |
Exam Dates for CS FOUNDATION 2019
| Subjects | Date of Examination | Timings |
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Business Environment and Law AND Business Management, Ethics and Entrepreneurship |
9th June 2018 |
Batch 1 from 9:30 am to 11 am |
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Batch 2 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm |
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Batch 3 from 2:30pm to 4 pm |
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Batch 4 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm |
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Business Economics AND Fundamentals of Accounting and Auditing |
10th June 2018 |
Batch 1 from 9:30 am to 11 am |
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Batch 2 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm |
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Batch 3 from 2:30pm to 4 pm |
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Batch 4 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm |