The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) announced on 3 September 2026 that it has opened 7 new examination centres on an ad hoc basis for the Company Secretaries (CS) Executive and Professional examinations, effective from the December 2026 session onwards. The new centres are spread across Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. Candidates enrolling for the December 2026 session and later sessions can now choose from these centres in addition to the existing ones.
ICSI CS December 2026 New Exam Centres - Overview
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| ICSI CS December 2026 New Exam Centres - Overview | |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
| Update | Opening of 7 new CS exam centres on an ad hoc basis |
| Announcement Date | 3 September 2026 |
| Issued By | Directorate of Examinations, ICSI |
| Applicable Exams | CS Executive Programme and CS Professional Programme |
| Applicable Session | December 2026 session and subsequent sessions |
| States Covered | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh |
| Number of New Centres | 7 (Begusarai, Darbhanga, Ayodhya, Saharanpur, Haridwar, Ratnagiri, Rewa) |
| Enrollment Window | 26 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 (without late fee) |
| Official Website | icsi.edu |
What Is New in This ICSI Announcement
ICSI's Directorate of Examinations has added the following new cities as CS exam centres, each with a unique centre code that candidates will see while selecting their preferred centre during the online enrollment process:
- Two new centres in Bihar
- Two new centres in Uttar Pradesh
- One new centre in Uttarakhand
- One new centre in Maharashtra
- One new centre in Madhya Pradesh
ICSI CS December 2026 - State-Wise List of New Exam Centres
| New Exam Centre Details |
|---|
| Begusarai, Bihar - Centre Code 129 |
| Darbhanga, Bihar - Centre Code 130 |
| Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh - Centre Code 268 |
| Haridwar, Uttarakhand - Centre Code 269 |
| Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh - Centre Code 270 |
| Ratnagiri, Maharashtra - Centre Code 492 |
| Rewa, Madhya Pradesh - Centre Code 493 |
Important Dates Related to This Update
| Event and Date |
|---|
| Announcement of new exam centres: 3 September 2026 |
| Applicable from: CS December 2026 session onwards (and subsequent sessions) |
| CS December 2026 exam enrollment window opens: 26 August 2026 |
| Last date to enroll without late fee: 25 September 2026 |
| Last date to enroll with late fee of ₹250 per group: 10 October 2026 |
| Mandatory pre-examination test to be completed by: 24 September 2026 (without late fee) |
How to Select a New Exam Centre While Enrolling
- Log in to the ICSI Student Portal using your registration credentials.
- Open the enrollment form for the CS Executive or CS Professional Programme, December 2026 session.
- Go to the exam centre preference section of the form.
- Select your preferred centre from the drop-down list, which now includes the 7 newly added centres along with all existing centres.
- Complete the remaining sections of the enrollment form (group/module selection, medium of exam, optional subjects where applicable).
- Submit the form and pay the applicable fee before the last date to avoid a late fee.
- Save or print the confirmation for your records.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- These 7 centres are opened on an ad hoc basis, meaning ICSI has added them specifically to expand candidate choice and may review the arrangement in future sessions.
- Candidates who have already enrolled before this announcement and wish to switch to a new centre should check ICSI's centre-change facility and its deadline, if opened, on the student portal.
- Centre codes (for example, 129 for Begusarai or 493 for Rewa) are used internally in ICSI's enrollment system to identify each centre - candidates do not need to memorise them but may see them referenced on the portal or admit card.
- This update does not change exam pattern, syllabus, fees, or eligibility criteria for CS Executive or CS Professional programmes.