The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) gives a one time option to the students to “Opt-Out” from the December, 2020 Session of Examinations by carrying forward the credit of examination fee to the June 2021 session of examinations.
The ICSI has announced that in order to become eligible for “Opt-Out” option, such students shall be essential to submit a COVID-19 Positive report evidencing that they themselves or their immediate relatives were infected by COVID-19 during the period from 20 November, 2020 to 30th December, 2020.
Application, if any, submitted by the students without attaching the COVID-19 positive report or by citing any other reason shall be summarily rejected without notice.
“For availing the facility, such students shall be required to submit a formal request through an online form, the details of which will be published on the website separately. The last date for submitting the “Opt-Out” request is 15th January, 2021,” the ICSI said.
On receipt of the Opt-Out request through the specified online form, the student’s enrollment for the December 2020 session of examination will be canceled and his/her candidature will be carried forward to June 2021 session.
The ICSI has strictly announced that once the Opt-Out facility is availed and particulars are submitted, it will be treated as final. Requests for its chancel revocation will not be entertained under any circumstances. This is a one-time facility being provided due to COVID-19 without creating any precedent for the future.
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