This is a discussion on AfterGraduation's new article "New Syllabus For CS Foundation Programme Examinations From June 2018 Session".
The Council of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has introduced a new syllabus for CS Foundation Programme, which will be effective from April 1, 2017, and the examination under this new syllabus will be held from June 2018 session of CS (Company Secretaryship Course) examinations.
Foundation Programme is a part of the 3-stage professional examination of Company Secretaryship Course (i.e. Foundation/Executive/Professional Programmes). The admission is open throughout the year. The admission to the Foundation Programme will be valid for a period of three years from the month in which the application complete in all respects, is accepted by the Institute for admission, in accordance with the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982.
The Foundation Programme is the entry level to the CS Course and gateway to the profession of Company Secretaries. The CS Syllabus Review Committee based on the feedback received from various stakeholders has completed the formulation of detailed contents of the Foundation Programme.