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CSEET – Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test

ABOUT CSEET

Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (Revised Structure)

The Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is the mandatory entry-level examination for students who wish to pursue the Company Secretary (CS) course conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).


CSEET acts as the foundation stage of the CS qualification and evaluates a student’s readiness for corporate law, governance, compliance, and business management studies.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REVISED STRUCTURE

The updated CSEET syllabus is aligned with modern corporate and technological developments.


Key Improvements:

  • Syllabus aligned with corporate and technological changes
  • Strong focus on conceptual and analytical understanding
  • Enhanced communication and aptitude assessment
  • Updated study material and structured learning resources
  • Stronger foundation for CS Executive and Professional levels

The new structure emphasizes clarity of concepts rather than rote learning.

IMPORTANT TRANSITION RULE

PaperSubject
1Business Communication
2Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning
3Economic & Business Environment
4Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude

The CSEET examination is conducted over four days:


Day 1 – Business Communication | Subjective | 3 Hours
Focus: Professional drafting, comprehension, business writing skills.


Day 2 – Fundamentals of Accounting | Subjective | 3 Hours
Focus: Accounting principles, financial statements, conceptual clarity.


Day 3 – Economic & Business Environment | Subjective | 3 Hours
Focus: Business environment, economic systems, regulatory framework.


Day 4 – Business Laws & Management | OMR-based | 2 Hours | No negative marking
Focus: Legal fundamentals and management principles.

  • 15 minutes reading time per paper
  • Conducted at physical examination centres
  • E-marksheet issued digitally
  • Exam timing: 2:30 PM – 5:45 PM

CSEET EXAMINATION PATTERN (REVISED)

CSEET Fees Structure:

ComponentAmount
Registration Fee₹7,500
Examination Fee₹1,500 per attempt

Fee Concessions:

  • 50% concession: SC/ST, PH, Northeast & specified regions
  • 100% concession: Students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

The registration fee includes Student Induction Programme (SIP) and learning support.

ADDITIONAL EXAM FEATURES

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Be an Indian national
  • Have passed or be appearing in 10+2 examination
  • Provisional registration after 10th is allowed

PASSING CRITERIA

To qualify CSEET:

  • Minimum 40% in each paper
  • 50% aggregate overall
  • No exemption facility
  • No carry forward of marks
  • All papers must be cleared in a single sitting

DIRECT EXEMPTION FROM CSEET

The following candidates are exempted from appearing in CSEET:

  • ICSI Foundation pass
  • CA Final pass
  • CMA Final pass
  • Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree holders
  • Final year degree students

Eligible candidates can directly register for the CS Executive Programme.

REGISTRATION & RESULT VALIDITY

  • Registration validity: 3 years
  • Result validity: 1 year
  • Students must register for the CS Executive Programme within the validity period

WHY THE NEW CSEET STRUCTURE MATTERS

The revised pattern:

  • Improves analytical and drafting skills
  • Strengthens accounting fundamentals
  • Enhances legal awareness
  • Prepares students for advanced CS levels
  • Aligns with modern corporate expectations

CSEET ensures students are academically and professionally prepared before entering the CS Executive stage.

CSEET FEES STRUCTURE

LevelWhat it covers
CSEETFoundation in communication, aptitude, business environment and reasoning
CS ExecutiveCore company law, taxation, capital markets and corporate compliance
CS ProfessionalStrategic governance, drafting, audit, restructuring, valuation and electives

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Students must:

  • Be an Indian national
  • Have passed or be appearing in 10+2 examination
  • Provisional registration after 10th is allowed

Direct Exemption from CSEET:

  • ICSI Foundation pass
  • CA Final pass
  • CMA Final pass
  • Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree holders
  • Final year degree students

START YOUR CSEET PREPARATION

CSEET is the gateway to the Company Secretary profession. With the revised structure, students build stronger foundations in communication, accounting, business environment and law.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CSEET is the entry-level exam for the CS course conducted by ICSI.

12th pass/appearing students can apply. 10th pass can register provisionally as per ICSI guidelines.

Business Communication, Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning, Economic & Business Environment, and Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude.

200 marks, 2 hours, online (remote proctored).

Most students prepare in 4–6 months depending on study plan and exam schedule.

Minimum 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate overall.

After clearing CSEET, you can register for the CS Executive Programme.