CS Professional · exam guide
CS Professional Registration
Checked against ICSI's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.
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After passing CS Executive, register for the Professional Programme online by paying the education fee and the Pre-Examination Test fee.
Steps to register
- 1Pass both groups of the CS Executive Programme (or be exempted from it).
- 2Apply online for admission to the Professional Programme on the ICSI SMASH portal and pay the fees.
- 3Clear the online Pre-Examination Test for the papers you plan to take.
- 4Enrol online for the June or December exam session and pay the exam fee of Rs 1,800 per group.
- 5Alongside or after the exams, complete the 21-month practical training (if not already done), then the CLDP after passing Professional, to become eligible for Associate membership.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Education fee | Rs 19,000 | ICSI fee schedule, current as of October 2026 |
| Pre-Examination Test fee | Rs 1,000 | ICSI fee schedule |
| Total at Professional registration | Rs 20,000 | ICSI fee schedule |
| Examination fee | Rs 1,800 per group | effective from the December 2024 session |
| Late fee for exam form | Rs 250 | lump sum |
| Change of exam centre, module, medium or optional subject | Rs 250 per change | ICSI fee schedule |
| Dubai overseas centre surcharge | US$ 100 or the rupee equivalent | over and above the exam fee |
| Registration de novo | Rs 2,000 within two years of expiry; Rs 3,000 if later, up to five years after expiry | ICSI fee schedule |
| Continuation of registration (Professional passed, training pending) | Rs 1,000 per year | ICSI fee schedule |
Validity: CS student registration is valid for five years from the month of Executive registration, and both the Executive and Professional exams must be completed within it (Regulation 21). An expired registration can be renewed by registration de novo within five years of expiry. A student who has passed Professional but still needs to finish training after the registration expires applies for continuation of registration (Rs 1,000 per year).