CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026: Educational Qualification, Age Limit & Exemptions
CS Executive Entrance Test 2026 ( CSEET )
Registration - 1 Mar '26 - 7 Apr '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. 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: What is CSEET Exemption?
- Validity of CSEET Qualification
CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before filling CSEET 2026 application form, candidates must make sure to fulfill below CSEET eligibility requirements prescribed by ICSI.
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
There are no prescribed number of attempts for CSEET. Candidates can appear for the CSEET exam in multiple attempts until qualified. The validity of the CSEET scorecard is one year. ICSI conducts CSEET examination three times in a year, i.e., February, June and October. Candidates can choose to appear for any of the three sessions. However, candidates must stay updated with the cut off dates of CSEET examination.
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.
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:
- Graduate or postgraduate candidates
- CA (Final) qualified candidates
- CMA (Final) qualified candidates
- CS Foundation passed candidates (from earlier scheme)
Such candidates can directly seek registration to the CS Executive Programme, subject to ICSI guidelines.
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Validity of CSEET Qualification
Once a candidate qualifies CSEET:
- The CSEET result remains valid for 3 years
- Candidates must enroll in the CS Executive Programme within this validity period
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days 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 4 days 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
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days 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.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days 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
Answered 4 days ago
No, there is no negative marking in CSEET mock test. Therefore, candidates are advised to attempt all questions without the fear or negative marking.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Once ICSI releases CSEET mock test, you can appear for the same by following steps below:
- Click on link sent to the registered email ID
- Login by entering Login ID and Password
- CSEET mock test will appear on the screen
- Appear for the mock test
- Check the correct and incorrect answers.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has made certain changes in the exam structure of CSEET exam from June 2026 onwards. One of the biggest change is that the exam will now be conducted in offline mode.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
ICSI is expected to release the result for CSEET June 2026 exam in the last week of July 2026. The direct link to download CSEET June 2026 scorecard will be released at icsi.edu. ICSI will conduct CSEET June exam 2026 between June 01 and June 04, 2026, in offline mode.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
ICSI will open CSEET October enrollment window on July 01, 2026. The last date to enroll for the examination without late fee is August 07, 2026, and with late fee is August 20, 2026. The CSEET Oct 2026 registration window will close on May 31, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
CSEET October 2026 regisration process commenced on February 16, 2026, at icsi.edu. Candidates who are willing to appear for CSEET 2026 Oct exam must register and enroll for the exam. The last date to apply for CSEET Oct 2026 exam is May 31, 2026.
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