Introduction of New Training structure from 3rd Feb 21 based on the CS (Amendment) Regulations, 2020



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A new training structure for Company Secretaries will come into effect from 3rd February 2021, following the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020. This updated structure replaces the temporary relaxation previously granted. Students will now need to complete a one-month Executive Development Programme after passing the Executive Programme exam, followed by twenty-one months of practical training. Additionally, a Corporate Leadership Development Programme of 30-60 days is required after passing the Professional Programme Examination.

Announcement 

Introduction of New Training structure from 3rd February, 2021 based on the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 issued vide Gazette Notification No. 710/1(M)/1 dated 3rd February, 2020 

The Institute vide Notification no. ICSI/Trg/2020 dated 3rd August, 2020 granted temporary relaxation to the students on the applicability of Regulation 46BA and 46BB of The Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 for a period of six months i.e., upto 2nd February, 2021. 

Accordingly, with effect from 3rd February, 2021, the new training structure, as per Regulation 46BA and 46BB under The Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 shall be applicable. 

Students shall be required to complete the following training requirements, as per the new training structure: 

a) Executive Development Programme (EDP) of one month duration after passing of Executive Programme examination; 

b) Practical Training for Twenty One months after completion of Executive Development Programme on whole time basis during normal working hours,- 

i. in a company having a Company Secretary in whole time employment or any other company fulfilling such criteria as may be determined by the Institute; or 

ii. under a Company Secretary in whole-time practice fulfilling such criteria as may be determined by the Institute; or 

New Company Secretary Training Structure from Feb 3, 2021

iii. in any other body corporate or institution or organisation or entity fulfilling such criteria as may be determined by the Institute; 

c) After passing the Professional Programme Examination, a Corporate Leadership Development Programme (CLDP) for not less than thirty days but not exceeding sixty days as may be determined by the Institute. 

(CS Asish Mohan) 
Secretary 

FAQ :

The new training structure is effective from 3rd February 2021.

The new training structure is based on the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020, specifically Regulations 46BA and 46BB.

The new structure includes a one-month Executive Development Programme (EDP) after the Executive Programme exam, twenty-one months of practical training, and a Corporate Leadership Development Programme (CLDP) of 30-60 days after the Professional Programme exam.

The practical training is for twenty-one months and must be undertaken on a full-time basis during normal working hours.

Practical training can be completed in a company with a Company Secretary, under a Company Secretary in practice, or within another approved body corporate, institution, organisation, or entity as determined by the Institute.

The CLDP is for not less than thirty days but not exceeding sixty days, as determined by the Institute.




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