FAQ’s on ICSI CPE Hours (Credit Hours)

The Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has notified ICSI (Continuous Professional Education) Guidelines, 2019 {‘ICSI (CPE) Guidelines, 2019’} for every member of the ICSI.

Extension of CPE Timeline for the year 2020-21

Kindly note that ICSI on 27th March, 2021 has given notification stating EXTENSION OF TIME FOR OBTAINING THE MANDATORY CPE CREDITS UPTO 30 JUNE 2021.

It may be noted that, CS in Employment and Practice, both required to complete 20 CPE Hours.

11. The basis of calculation of CPE Credits will be as under:

12. Exemption from the requirements of CPE Credit

• a) A member who attains the age of 60 years during a particular calendar year and who is neither in any gainful employment nor in practice.
  b) A member, for the year during which he attains membership of the Institute.
  c) Member of Parliament;
  d) Member of legislative assembly or legislative council;
  e) Member of Judiciary;
  f) Members of any of the Central Civil Services;
  g) Members of any of the State Civil Services;
  h) Employees of regulatory bodies, government organizations (not being corporate entities), and statutory bodies;
  i) Members of Armed Forces and Paramilitary forces;
  j) A member or class of members to whom the Professional Development Committee of the Council grant full/partial exemption, on case to case basis, either by granting specific /general exemption, on account of facts and circumstances in the following situations:
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave;
  • Accident / Medical Emergencies;
  • Partial / Total Disablement;
  • Absence from the country;
  • Such other case(s), as may be deemed appropriate by Professional Development Committee of the Council.

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