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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 Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) October 2026 session is scheduled to be conducted from October 1 to October 6, 2026.

Registration

Close Date: 31 October 2026
Message: Registration for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) February 2027 session is currently open, with the last date for registration being October 31, 2026.
Official Websites:
https://www.icsi.edu/

Result & Answer Key

Message: The result for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) June 2026 session was declared on July 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The e-Result-cum-Marks Statement is available for download on the official website.

Latest Updates & News

ICSI CSEET October 2026 Enrollment Without Late Fee Closing Soon

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) will soon close the enrollment window for the CSEET October 2026 session without late fees on August 7, 2026. Candidates are advised to enroll to avoid late fees.

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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
7 August 2026
PENDING
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CSEET October 2026 Enrollment Without Late Fee Closing

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7 August 2026
14 August 2026
ONGOING
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CSEET June 2026 Answer Book Inspection/Certified Copies Online Facility Closes

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14 August 2026
1 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET October 2026 Examination Starts

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1 October 2026
6 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET October 2026 Examination Ends

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6 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
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET October 2026 Result Declaration

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15 November 2026
Fees
Announced
Category
Fee (INR)
CSEET Registration Fee (inclusive of SIP and Online Classes)
₹7,500
CSEET Examination Fee (Per Session)
₹1,500
SC/ST (Registration Fee Concession)
₹3,750
Physically Handicapped (Registration Fee Concession)
₹0
Payment Mode
Online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit, UPI)
Cut Offs
Year: 2026
Message: To qualify for the CSEET exam, candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and an aggregate of 50% marks in all papers combined. No specific category-wise cut-off scores have been officially published, but pass percentages for previous sessions are available.