NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
CSEET Exam Guide
Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test
October 2026 examination cycle · ICSI
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current session
October 2026
Current stage
Exam enrolment open
Conducting body
ICSI
Papers
Four over four days
Maximum marks
400
Next key date
7 August 2026
October 2026 cycle tracker
- CSEET registrationCompleted before session cut-off
- Exam enrolment1 Jul–7 AugYou are here
- Late-fee enrolment8–20 Aug
- ExaminationFirst week of Oct
- ResultBy Nov 2026
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About CSEET
What is CSEET?
The Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test is ICSI's entry route to the CS Executive Programme for candidates who are not covered by a published exemption.
The restructured CSEET applies from June 2026. For the October session, examination enrolment runs from 1 July to 7 August without late fee and from 8 to 20 August with late fee; the examination is planned for the first week of October, with the exact date awaited.
ICSI course registration and session examination enrolment are separate. The restructured scheme also requires completion of the Student Induction Programme before examination enrolment.
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CSEET Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full name | Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test |
| Current format | Restructured from June 2026 |
| Papers | Four |
| Assessment | Three subjective plus one OMR |
| Prerequisite | Student Induction Programme |
| Progression | CS Executive registration |
CSEET October 2026 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October exam enrolment opened | Open | |
| Enrolment deadline without late fee | Upcoming | |
| Late-fee enrolment opened | Upcoming | |
| Late-fee enrolment deadline | Upcoming | |
| Centre-change window opened | Upcoming | |
| Centre-change deadline | Upcoming | |
| February 2027 registration deadline | Upcoming |
CSEET Application Process and Fees
Official application route and fee details
Eligible October-session candidates should enrol for the examination through ICSI by 7 August to avoid late fee, or during the published late window through 20 August.
New entrants register for CSEET separately, complete the included online classes and Student Induction Programme, and then enrol for an examination session when eligible.
Candidates should verify their session, examination centre and status inside the ICSI portal before paying.
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| CSEET registration, including classes and induction programme | ₹7,500 |
| Examination enrolment per session | ₹1,500 |
| Late examination-enrolment fee | ₹250 |
| Examination-centre change | ₹250 |
- Candidates choosing Dubai pay the additional overseas-centre amount stated by ICSI, currently US$100 for the examination session.
CSEET Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
School route
Class XII passed / appearing
- The qualifying examination must be recognized for ICSI registration.
Nationality
Indian nationals
- Use the official FAQ for nationality and registration conditions.
Graduate exemption
Direct Executive route
- Graduates, postgraduates and eligible final-year bachelor's candidates should follow ICSI's exemption rule.
Induction
SIP completion required
- The Student Induction Programme is a prerequisite for examination enrolment under the restructured scheme.
CSEET Admit Card
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The October 2026 admit card is not yet released.
Only successfully enrolled candidates should expect an official ICSI admit-card notice.
CSEET Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Registration and SIPComplete entry prerequisites
- Four papersSubjective and OMR examinations
- Pass and progressRegister for CS Executive
Restructured CSEET Pattern
| Paper | Mode | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Communication | Subjective | 100 | 3 hours |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | Subjective | 100 | 3 hours |
| Economic and Business Environment | Subjective | 100 | 3 hours |
| Business Laws and Management | OMR-based | 100 | 2 hours |
- The examination is conducted over four days. The published pass standard is 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate.
CSEET Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- The restructured syllabus covers business communication, accounting, economics/business environment, business laws and management.
- ICSI's official syllabus document provides module and topic detail for all four papers.
Business Communication
Business correspondence, comprehension, vocabulary, writing and communication practice.
Fundamentals of Accounting
Accounting concepts, recording, statements and foundational business accounts.
Economic and Business Environment
Economic concepts, Indian business environment and institutional context.
Business Laws and Management
Legal foundations, business organisations and management principles for the OMR paper.
CSEET Answer Key
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No October 2026 answer key can be available before the examination.
The mixed subjective and OMR format should not be reduced to an unofficial single key.
CSEET Result
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The official calendar places the October-session result by November 2026; an exact date is not announced.
A precise date will be added only from ICSI's official result notice.
CSEET Pass Criteria
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Candidates require at least 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate under the restructured scheme.
This is a pass standard, not a category-wise competitive cut-off.
CSEET Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Use only the restructured syllabus and ICSI study material for the current session.
- Practise full written answers for the three subjective papers.
- Prepare speed and accuracy separately for the two-hour OMR paper.
- Track the 40% paper minimum as well as the 50% aggregate requirement.
Official-first preparation material
- ICSI restructured CSEET syllabus
- ICSI online classes and official study material
- ICSI sample questions and candidate instructions
CSEET Previous Question Papers
Official question-paper resources
The restructured four-day scheme began only in June 2026, so older remote-proctored papers do not reproduce the current format.
Use ICSI's official syllabus and current-session material first.
CSEET Frequently Asked Questions
Is CSEET October 2026 enrolment open?
Yes. Enrolment without late fee is open through 7 August and the late-fee window runs through 20 August 2026.
Has the CSEET pattern changed?
Yes. A four-paper, four-day centre-based structure applies from June 2026.
How much is the examination fee?
The session examination-enrolment fee is ₹1,500, separate from the ₹7,500 CSEET registration package.
Can a class XII appearing student register?
Yes, subject to ICSI's recognized qualifying-examination rules.
Do graduates need CSEET?
Graduates, postgraduates and eligible final-year bachelor's candidates fall under the published exemption/direct Executive route.
What marks are needed to pass?
At least 40% in each paper and 50% in aggregate.
Official Information and Sources
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