Presidency College Chennai B.Com Corporate Secretaryship: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Com Corporate Secretaryship curriculum covers Business Law, Corporate Law, Company Acts and Regulations, Secretarial Practice, Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Income Tax, Company Management, Securities Law, and Corporate Governance. The syllabus is aligned with the University of Madras framework and is structured to complement the ICSI Foundation and Executive level examination syllabi.

Ans. Yes. Graduates of B.Com Corporate Secretaryship can register with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for the CS Executive programme directly as graduates from a recognized university, bypassing the Foundation stage. Completing the CS Executive and CS Professional examinations along with required practical training leads to the Associate Company Secretary designation and full membership of ICSI.

Ans. No entrance examination is required. Admission is merit-based and processed through the TNGASA centralized counselling platform using Class 12 aggregate marks. A TNGASA merit rank is generated, and seat allotment is made based on rank, category, and the candidate’s preferred college-course combination. The application cycle for the 2026 intake was open from May 7 to May 29, 2026.

Ans. Graduates who complete the ICSI professional examination become qualified Company Secretaries and work as compliance officers, legal advisors, and corporate governance professionals in listed companies and law firms. Other pathways include financial consulting, working with SEBI or stock exchanges, pursuing M.Com or MBA in Finance, and clearing civil services with Commerce and Accountancy as optional subjects.

Ans. Presidency College Chennai is one of the most competitive government autonomous colleges under TNGASA, and the B.Com Corporate Secretaryship cutoff typically falls in the higher merit bracket. General category candidates with above 80% in Class 12 Commerce subjects are better positioned for seat allotment. Exact cutoffs vary each year based on the applicant pool and are published by TNGASA after each counselling round.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST students are eligible for the Tamil Nadu Government Scholarship, while OBC and EBC students can apply for PM-YASASVI and the NSP Post-Matric Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal. Students who register with ICSI and demonstrate financial need may also apply for the ICSI Regional Council Scholarship after clearing the CS Foundation or Executive examination.