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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 restructured CSEET October 2026 session is scheduled to be held in offline centre-based mode from October 1 to October 7, 2026.

Registration

ongoing
Open Date: 1 July 2026
Close Date: 31 October 2026
Message: Online registration for the CSEET February 2027 session is open from July 1, 2026, until October 31, 2026.
Official Websites:
https://www.icsi.eduhttps://smash.icsi.edu

Result & Answer Key

Message: The results for the CSEET October 2026 session will be declared tentatively on November 15, 2026.

Latest Updates & News

ICSI CSEET October 2026 Admit Card Release Date Announced

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India is expected to release the CSEET October 2026 admit cards on September 20, 2026. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official portal at icsi.edu by entering their unique ID and date of birth.

Restructured CSEET October 2026 Examination Schedule Released

ICSI has announced the timetable for the restructured CSEET October 2026 session. Under the new offline center-based format, exams will be held on October 1, 3, 5, and 7, 2026.

ICSI CSEET February 2027 Registration Window Active

The online registration for the CSEET February 2027 session has commenced on the official portal. Eligible candidates can apply until October 31, 2026, with an updated registration fee of Rs 7,500.

ICSI CSEET June 2026 Session Results Declared

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India declared the results for the first-ever restructured CSEET June 2026 session on July 15, 2026. Candidates can check their scorecard on the official portal.

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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
20 September 2026
PENDING
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CSEET October 2026 Admit Card Release

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20 September 2026
1 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET October 2026 Examination

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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
15 November 2026
PENDING
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CSEET October 2026 Result Declaration

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15 November 2026
16 November 2026
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET February 2027 Exam Enrollment Opens

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

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15 December 2026
20 December 2026
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET February 2027 Exam Enrollment Closes (With Late Fee)

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20 December 2026
Fees
Announced
Category
Fee (INR)
General / OBC (Registration)
₹7,500
General / OBC (Exam Enrolment)
₹1,500
SC / ST (Registration)
₹3,750
SC / ST (Exam Enrolment)
₹750
Physically Handicapped (Registration)
₹3,750
Physically Handicapped (Exam Enrolment)
₹750
Payment Mode
Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking
Cut Offs
Year: 2026
Category
Cut Off
General / All Categories
50% aggregate (with minimum 40% in each of the four papers)