The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the Exposure Draft of its Proposed Syllabus 2027 and invited members, students and other stakeholders to share their feedback and suggestions. The initiative aims to update the curriculum in line with changing industry requirements, technological advancements and developments in the financial, legal, economic and regulatory environment.
ICSI has called for constructive inputs to ensure that the revised syllabus meets the evolving expectations of students, employers, regulators and the corporate sector. Stakeholders have been requested to submit their responses by September 30, 2026.
Official copy of the notification is as follows
Dear Stakeholders,
The Syllabus revision is a continuous process undertaken with the aim to foster holistic growth of the students by capacity building, knowledge refinement and skill enhancement. The Proposed Syllabus 2027 has been developed through a comprehensive review of evolving corporate environment with a view to reflect the latest developments in the financial, economic, social, technological, legal and regulatory landscape. The revision process also seeks to align the syllabus with the evolving expectations of students, industry, regulators, employers, and other stakeholders.
The major highlights of the Proposed Syllabus 2027 include embedding of experiential and application-based learning as a core component of the curriculum, integrating emerging technologies, digital tools and industry practices to strengthen practical competencies, foster analytical and critical thinking and bridge the gap between academic learning and professional expectations. The overall objective of this revision is to design a curriculum
that remains contempoary, future-oriented and responsive to the dynamic professional landscape.
The Proposed Syllabus 2027, in its draft form, is being circulated to seek the scholarly guidance and constructive feedback of members, students, and all other stakeholders. A Questionnaire has been prepared seeking inputs on broad areas of the Exposure Draft.
The Exposure Draft is available here
The views/suggestions can also be sent through email at suggestions.syllabus@icsi.edu
To have more clarity on the Exposure Draft of Proposed Syllabus, the stakeholders may refer the link https://www.youtube.com/live/WCnGxJIp9ks?si=rt_DEO0R-7Gtcvog .
Your valuable inputs are earnestly solicited as they will contribute significantly in aligning the curriculum with practical industry needs, technological advancements, regulatory changes and the development of Governance Professionals committed to excellence, innovation and responsible leadership.
We look forward to receive your response latest by September 30, 2026.
Team ICSI
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