ICSI releases list of major initiatives taken for the benefit of Candidates for Conduct of CS Exams, Dec 20 in view of COVID-19 Pandemic



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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced significant measures to ensure the safety of candidates and facilitate the smooth conduct of the CS Examinations in December 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. These initiatives include enhanced safety protocols at examination centres, such as reduced seating capacity, mandatory mask usage, and increased sanitisation. Additionally, ICSI has introduced several beneficial provisions for candidates, including fee adjustments, extended deadlines, and the option to carry forward exam fees and benefits to future sessions.

IMPORTANT EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT [Major initiatives taken by the Institute for the benefit of Candidates for Conduct of CS Examinations, December, 2020 in view of COVID-19 Pandemic] In view of the prevalent situation, the Institute is taking all possible measures for conducting CS Examinations scheduled to be held from 21st December to 30th December, 2020 in most safe and secured manner. I . PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR COVID- 19 DURING CONDUCT OF CS EXAMINATIONS, DECEMBER, 2020 SOP o
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Measures include physical distancing with reduced seating (12 candidates per room), mandatory face masks, frequent hand sanitisation, respiratory etiquette, self-health monitoring via declaration, and prohibition of spitting. Examination centres are located outside containment zones and have increased staff and sanitisation facilities.

The number of examination centres has been significantly increased from 172 in December 2019 to 262 for the December 2020 session to ensure adequate social distancing. New centres have been opened in various cities, and major cities have been divided into zones to minimise travel distance and overcrowding.

ICSI extended deadlines for exam fee submission, waived late fees, re-opened the online window for form submission, and allowed candidates to carry forward examination fees and benefits from the June 2020 session to the December 2020 session.

Candidates who test positive for COVID-19 (self or immediate relative) between 20th November and 30th December 2020 can request to opt-out. This allows them to carry forward all benefits to the June 2021 examinations without additional fees.

Yes, an additional attempt has been granted under the 2012 Old Syllabus for Executive & Professional Program students for the June 2021 session. Candidates enrolled for the December 2020 exams were also given the opportunity to appear under their old syllabus.




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