CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Educational Qualification, Age Limit & Exemptions
CS Executive Entrance Test 2026 ( CSEET )
CSEET 2026 Registration- October Session
1 Mar '26 - 31 May '26
CSEET eligibility criteria 2026 has been prescribed by conducting body ICSI. Candidates applying for CSEET exam must make sure to check the criteria. Read this article to know CSEET eligibility criteria- age, educational qualifications and exemptions.
CSEET Eligibility Criteria
Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is an entry level examination for Company Secretary course. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducts CSEET examination thrice in a year - February, June and October. Students seeking to appear for CS Executive Programme examination must appear for CSEET exam. Before applying for the exam, candidates must understand the CSEET eligibility criteria 2026, including educational qualifications, age requirements, and exemptions. Read this article to know detailed CSEET eligibility criteria.
- CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026
- CSEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
- CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit
- CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Registration
- CSEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: What is CSEET Exemption?
- Validity of CSEET Registration
- Validity of CSEET Result
- CSEET Passing Criteria
CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before filling CSEET 2026 application form, candidates must make sure to fulfill below CSEET eligibility requirements prescribed by ICSI.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who have qualified the CSEET exam will be able to apply for the CS Executive exam. CSEET January 2026 result was announced on January 20. Candidates who are declared 'pass' can register for the CS Executive exam (single group).
The CS Executive June 2026 exam dates have been announced. The exam will be held from June 01 onwards. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the cutoff dates of ICSI CS Executive June/December session at https://www.shiksha.com/college/icsi-delhi-institute-of-company-secretaries-of-india/icsi-exam-dates.
Candidates appearing for the CSEET online proctored examination must ensure to fulfill the following technical requirements to appear for the exam without any hassle and avoid any technical glitches. Check the list below to know the IT/Software requirements for online proctored examination:
- Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions) or Windows 8
- 2 Core Processor
- 4 GB or above RAM
- 1024*768 screen resolution
- Chrome the latest version
- Web camera
- Microphone
- Minimum 64 MB graphics
- Stable internet connection
- Proper internet speed
- Antivirus to be disabled and be re-installed post the examination
- Download Anydesk
- Download Safe Exam Browser or SEBLite.
Candidates willing to appear for the CS Executive Entrance Test CSEET must ensure to fulfill the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling the application form. Check below to know the CSEET eligibility criteria: 1. Candidates applying for CSEET must not be less than 17 years in age as on the date of application. 2. Candidates must have complete class 12th or equivalent from a recognised board. 3. Graduate/Post Graduate candidates who were eligible to seek registration directly to the Executive Programme will also have to qualify CSEET to become eligible for registration to Executive Programme. 4. CSEET is mandatory for all category candidates for registration to Executive programme. Only candidates who will fulfill the above criteria will be able to appear for the CSEET exam.
CSEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification
The educational qualification is the most important part of the CSEET eligibility criteria. Students fulfilling any one of the following conditions are eligible to appear for CSEET:
- Passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board
- Appearing in the Class 12 examination
- Passed an equivalent examination recognised by the Central or State Government
- Undergraduate students (in any discipline) from a recognised university
Note: Students who are appearing for class 12th examination can register for CSEET. However, they must pass Class 12 before enrolling in the CS Executive Programme
CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Age Limit
ICSI does not prescribed any minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in CSEET. Below candidates can apply for CSEET exam:
- School students
- College students
- Working professionals
Commonly asked questions
If a candidate has not cleared class 12th exmaination, he/she will not be able to apply for CSEET exam. As per ICSI CSEET exam criteria, candidates must be appearing or passed in class 12th examination or equivalent to apply for exam. Candidates will be required to submit class 12th marksheet while applying for CS Executive examination.
- After logging in, candidates must read the instructions carefully.
- Each question is the CSEET question paper will have four answers marked as A, B, C and D. Candidates must choose one option and mark the same
- Candidates can make changes in chosen answer by simply clicking on the other option
- Candidates must not click on 'End Test' tab without answering the questions
- Countdown clock will start as soon as the exam is started
- During the Test, the candidates can use the Marked for Review option by clicking on Marked for Review button
The number of students registered or appeared for the CSEET exam is not notified by ICSI. Soon after the declaration of results, ICSI announces the CSEET pass percentage which shows the percentage of students who have cleared the CSEET exam.
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CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Registration
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India states that a candidate is eligible to register for CSEET 2026 if he/she meets following requirements:
- The candidate must be an Indian National.
- Candidate must have passed or appearing in the Senior Secondary (10+2) Examination and equivalent.
CSEET 2026 Eligibility Criteria: What is CSEET Exemption?
While CSEET is mandatory for most candidates, ICSI provides exemptions to certain professional qualification holders. The following candidates are not required to appear for CSEET, if they have passed:
- ICSI Foundation Examination
- CA Final conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
- Cost Accountancy Final conducted by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India
- Bachelor’s Degree or Post Graduate Degree Examinations
Apart from these students, those who are appearing in the final year/ final semester exam of their Bachelor's Degree can also directly register for CS Executive course.
Also Read: CSEET Exam Pattern
Commonly asked questions
There is no prescribed age criteria to apply for ICSI CSEET examination. Candidates who meet the academic qualification criteria can apply for CSEET exam irrespective of age. ICSI CSEET June 2026 registrations are ongoing. Candidates can apply for the exam till the prescribed last date.
Candidates can enter the CSEET exam centre preference while filling the registration form. CSEET 2025 application form is available for January session. While filling the CSEET application form candidates will be able to select up exam cities as per their preference. CSEET 2025 exam will be a remote proctored test.
Validity of CSEET Registration
As per ICSI revised guidelines, the validy criteria for CSEET registration is as follows:
- The CSEET registration remains valid for 3 years from the month of registration.
Validity of CSEET Result
Once a candidate qualifies CSEET:
- The CSEET result remains valid for only 1 year from the date of declaration of result
- Candidates must enroll in the CS Executive Programme within this validity period
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CSEET Passing Criteria
According to the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, the passing criteria for CSEET examination are as follows:
- Candidate must have scored at least 40% marks in each paper
- Candidates must have scored a minimum 50% marks in the aggregate of all papers
Note - ICSI does not offer any exemption or carry forward of marks in CSEET exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
On release of CSEET scorecard, candidates must check the following details:
- Name of the candidate
- Section wise score
- Overall score
- qualifying status
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, candidates can apply for ICSI CS Executive examination without CSEET provided, candidate is a graduate, postgraduate or professional qualified.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India does not release the CSEET toppers list. ICSI prescribes the qualifying marks, candidates meeting the passing marks are qualified to appear for the next level of CS course examination.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No, once the registration window for an exam session for CSEET closes, you cannot apply for that session. According to ICSI, "Students will not be allowed to submit the examination form and fee after the stipulated dates and such examination forms will be summarily rejected without intimation /Noti
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, you can apply for CSEET 2026 exam for October session. The CSEET June 2026 registration window has closed.
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has not yet released the exam dates for CSEET October 2026 exam. The expected dates for Oct session is the first week of October 2026.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The ideal time to start practicing from CSEET mock tests is when you have covered 60-70% of the syllabus. It will give you an idea of where your preparation level stands and how much practice you need till exma date.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
It is bad if you fail your CSEET mock test, as ICSI releases these tests only a week before the actual exam date and now you don't have enough time to work more on your preparation.
But, you should not loose hope as it may be due to the nervousness of the exam. Focus on important topics and keep calm
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
No, it is not mandatory to pass in CSEET mock tests. These tests are provided for candidates to get a clear picture of their preparation level and make them understand the types of questions in exam.
S
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
As mock tests will help candidates understand the exam pattern and question types to be asked in the exam, it is compulsory for them to appear for CSEET mock tests. ICSI releases mock tests a week before the exam date.
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Contributor-Level 6
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