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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 February 2027
Message: ICSI has officially announced the timetable for the CSEET February 2027 session, which will be conducted from February 1 to February 4, 2027.

Registration

ongoing
Open Date: 30 September 2026
Close Date: 31 October 2026
Message: Online registration for the CSEET February 2027 session is currently ongoing until October 31, 2026.
Official Websites:
https://www.icsi.edu/

Result & Answer Key

Message: Results for previous CSEET sessions have been declared online. Question papers and marks verification updates are accessible via the ICSI student portal.
Answer Key Download Url: https://www.icsi.edu/students/cseet/

Latest Updates & News

ICSI Reopens Online Examination Enrolment Window for December 2026 Session

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has reopened the online examination enrolment window for the December 2026 session of CS examinations from October 13 to October 19, 2026.

ICSI Releases Time Table for CSEET February 2027 Session

ICSI has officially released the detailed time table for the CSEET February 2027 session examination, scheduled from February 1 to February 4, 2027.

Registration Opens for CSEET February 2027 Session

ICSI announced the opening of online registrations for the CSEET February 2027 session with the deadline set for October 31, 2026.

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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
19 October 2026
ONGOING
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Closing of Online Exam Enrolment Window for CS December 2026 Session

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19 October 2026
19 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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MCA User Awareness Session on AOC-4 Forms

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19 October 2026
31 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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Registration Deadline for CSEET February 2027 Session

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31 October 2026
1 February 2027
ANNOUNCED
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CSEET February 2027 Examination

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1 February 2027
Fees
Announced
Category
Fee (INR)
CSEET Registration Fee (All Candidates)
₹7,500
CSEET Examination Fee (Per Session)
₹1,500
SC / ST / Physically Handicapped Candidates (Registration Fee)
₹3,750
Payment Mode
Online payment via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through ICSI Smash Portal
Cut Offs
Year: 2026
Message: ICSI does not publish category-wise cut-offs for CSEET. Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in aggregate to pass.