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Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test

The Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is the mandatory entry-level examination for admission to the CS Executive Programme, unless a candidate is eligible for an exemption under ICSI rules.

Next Exam

announced
Date: 1 October 2026
Message: The CSEET October 2026 exam session will run from October 1 to October 6, 2026, in centre-based offline mode.

Registration

ongoing
Open Date: 1 July 2026
Close Date: 31 October 2026
Message: Registration for the CSEET February 2027 session is currently open and will close on October 31, 2026.
Official Websites:
https://www.icsi.edu

Result & Answer Key

Message: The results for the CSEET June 2026 session were declared on July 15, 2026. The next results (for October 2026) are pending.

Latest Updates & News

Admit Card for CSEET October 2026 Expected in Mid-September

ICSI is set to release the admit cards for the centre-based offline October 2026 session of the CSEET in the second or third week of September 2026. Candidates can download it via smash.icsi.edu.

ICSI Accepting Registration for CSEET February 2027 Session

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has commenced the online registration process for the CSEET February 2027 session. Candidates can apply online at the official portal till October 31, 2026.

ICSI Announces CSEET October 2026 Exam Schedule

ICSI has released the date sheet for the October 2026 session. The examination is scheduled to begin on October 1 and will run until October 6, 2026, in centre-based offline mode.

ICSI CSEET June 2026 Results Declared

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India declared the results for the CSEET June 2026 session on July 15, 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 67.59%.

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

  • Passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognized board.
  • Students appearing in the Class 12 (10+2) examination are also eligible to register for CSEET.

Nationality

  • Only Indian nationals are eligible to register for CSEET.

Minimum Marks

  • No minimum percentage is required in the qualifying (10+2) examination. A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient.

Age Limit

  • Minimum Age: No minimum age prescribed.
  • Maximum Age: No upper age limit.

Student Induction Programme (SIP)

  • Student Induction Programme (SIP) is a mandatory prerequisite for enrolling in the CSEET examination under the restructured scheme effective from June 2026.

Exempted from CSEET

  • Candidates who have passed the ICSI Foundation Programme
  • Candidates who have passed the Final Examination of ICAI (CA)
  • Candidates who have passed the Final Examination of ICMAI (CMA)
  • Graduates (except Fine Arts)
  • Postgraduates (except Fine Arts)

Paper Pattern

Business Communication , Fundamentals of Accounting , Economic & Business Environment

100 each Total Marks
3 hrs each Duration
Descriptive Type
15 minutes Reading Time

Business Laws - 60 Marks, Business Management - 40 Marks

100 Total Marks
2 hrs Duration
OMR Based Type
15 minutes Reading Time

Passing Criteria

Minimum 40% marks in each paper. Minimum 50% aggregate marks across all four papers to qualify the examination.

Key Points

Four papers conducted over four separate days. Centre-based offline examination applicable from June 2026 onwards. No negative marking in the OMR-based paper
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Complete Syllabus Breakdown

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CSEET Syllabus

Paper 1: Business Communication
  • Fundamentals of Communication
  • Business Communication , Business Correspondence
  • Business Vocabulary , English Grammar
  • Comprehension , Precis Writing
  • Business Writing , Office Communication
  • Presentation & Communication Skills
Paper 2: Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Accounting Principles & Concepts , Accounting Process
  • Journal, Ledger & Trial Balance , Subsidiary Books
  • Bank Reconciliation Statement (BRS) , Depreciation
  • Rectification of Errors , Financial Statements
  • Bills of Exchange , Basic Financial Analysis
  • Accounting for Non-Profit Organisations
Paper 3: Economic & Business Environment Part A: Economics
  • Basic Economic Concepts , Demand & Supply
  • Market Equilibrium , National Income
  • Inflation , Monetary Policy , Fiscal Policy
  • Banking System , Indian Economy
Paper 3: Economic & Business Environment Part B: Business Environment
  • Business Environment , Forms of Business Organisation
  • Business Functions , Entrepreneurship
  • Government Policies , Business Ethics
  • Sustainable Development , Digital Business Environment
  • Emerging Business Trends
Paper 4: Business Laws & Management Part A: Business Laws
  • Indian Contract Act, 1872 , Sale of Goods Act, 1930
  • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) , Companies Act u2013 Basic Concepts
  • Negotiable Instruments Act , Consumer Protection
  • Information Technology & Cyber Laws (Basics)
Paper 4: Business Laws & Management Part B: Business Management
  • Principles of Management
  • Planning , Organising , Staffing , Directing
  • Controlling , Leadership , Motivation , Decision Making
  • Corporate Governance , Business Ethics
Timeline
1 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET October 2026 Exam Starts

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1 October 2026
31 October 2026
ONGOING
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CSEET February 2027 Registration Closes

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31 October 2026
16 November 2026
PENDING
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CSEET February 2027 Exam Enrollment Starts

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16 November 2026
15 December 2026
PENDING
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CSEET February 2027 Exam Enrollment Closes (Without Late Fee)

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15 December 2026
16 December 2026
PENDING
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CSEET February 2027 Exam Enrollment Starts (With Late Fee)

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16 December 2026
20 December 2026
PENDING
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CSEET February 2027 Exam Enrollment Closes (With Late Fee)

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20 December 2026
21 December 2026
PENDING
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CSEET February 2027 Correction Window Open

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21 December 2026
1 January 2027
PENDING
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CSEET February 2027 Correction Window Closes

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1 January 2027
Fees
Announced
Category
Fee (INR)
General Registration Fee (includes SIP & Online Classes)
₹7,500
Examination Fee per Session
₹1,500
Late Enrollment Fee
₹250
Concession for SC/ST / PH / NE States (Registration)
₹3,750
Concession for J&K and Ladakh UT (Registration)
₹0
Payment Mode
Online
Cut Offs
Year: 2026
Category
Cut Off
Business Communication (Paper 1)
40%
Fundamentals of Accounting (Paper 2)
40%
Economic and Business Environment (Paper 3)
40%
Business Laws and Management (Paper 4)
40%
Overall Aggregate
50%