It functions under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is a premier professional body set up under an Act of Parliament, i.e., Company Secretaries Act, 1980, for the regulation and development of the profession of Company Secretaries in India. It functions under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The Institute, being a pro-active body, focuses on best and top-quality education to students of Company Secre taries Course and best quality set standards for CS members. The Institute has over 65,000 members and about 2.5 lakh students on its roll.