CSEET 2026 New Syllabus; Check Out Exam Pattern, Marks and Duration

CS Executive Entrance Test 2026 ( CSEET )

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CSEET aspirants planning to take the examination for June 2026 session must know the updated syllabus, new exam pattern, total marks per subject and exam duration to prepare accordingly for the exam. Check out this page to get all latest details for CSEET June 2026 exam. ICSI has made major changes to CSEET structure.

Explore this page to know CSEET June 2026 syllabus to prepare well for the examination. Also, check out exam structure, total marks and exam duration for CSEET.

CSEET New Syllabus

CSEET New Syllabus

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India handles everything related to CSEET exam, including releasing syllabus, defining exam pattern, conducting exam and declaring result. From June 2026 onwards, ICSI has changed syllabus, pattern, fee and frequency of exam, in order to restructure the exam. Students planning to take CSEET exam for upcoming session must know the updated syllabus and CSEET structure to prepare accordingly for the exam. CSEET June 2026 exam will be conducted between June 01 and June 04, 2026.

Table of contents
  • CSEET Syllabus 2026
  • CSEET Exam Pattern 2026
  • CSEET Marks Per Subject
  • CSEET Exam Duration

CSEET Syllabus 2026

ICSI has made some changes to the syllabus for CSEET exam. Check out this table to get latest CSEET syllabus, applicable from June 2026 onwards:

CSEET Subjects Topics
Business Communication
  • Business Law and Management
  • Communication
  • Business Correspondence
  • Common Business Terminologies
Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Basics Concept and Principles of Accounting
  • Accounting Process
  • Bank Reconciliation Statement
  • Depreciation and Amortization
  • Preparation of Final Accounts for Sole Proprietorship
  • Partnership and LLP Accounts
  • Introduction to Company Accounts
  • Accounting for  Non-Profit Organizations
Economic and Business Environment

Part A: Economics (50 Marks)

  • Basics of Demand and Supply and Forms of Market Competition
  • National Income Accounting and Related Concepts
  • Indian Union Budget
  • Indian Financial Markets
  • Indian Economy

Part B: Business Environment (50 Marks)

  • Entrepreneurship Scenario
  • Business Environment
  • Key Government Institutions
  • Global Environment
  • Environmental Governance
  • AI and Business Environment
  • Elements of Corporate Governance
Business Law and Management

Part A: Business Laws (60 marks)

  • Introduction to Law
  • Elements of Company Law
  • Elements of Law of Contracts
  • Elements of Law relating to Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership
  • Elements of Law relating to Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership
  • Elements of Law relating to Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership

Part B: Business Management (40 Marks)

  • Introduction to Management
  • Functions of Management
  • Principles of Management and Modern Approaches
  • Management Knowledge for Company Secretaries
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of CSEET exam?
A: 

ICSI conduct CSEET examination for three hours per subject. Candidates have to attempt questions in given time. Candidates will not be given extra time under any condition. The question paper will be submitted once the duration is over. ICSI conducts the CSEET exam in offline mode. 

Q:   How many attempts are there in CSEET?
A: 

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.

Q:   Is CSEET 2026 dates announced?
A: 

Yes, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has released the CSEET 2026 exam dates. Students willing to appear for CS Executive Entrance Test they must check important dates below:

EventsDates
CSEET January 2026 Registration16-Oct-2025 to 15-Dec-2025
CSEET Admit Card Jan 202631-Dec-2025
CSEET Jan 2026 Exam10-Jan-2026
CSEET June 2026 Registration16-Dec-2025 to 28-Feb-2026
CSEET Admit Card June 2026Last week of May 2026
CSEET June 2026 Exam01-Jun to 04-Jun-2026
CSEET 2026 Enrollment- June Session (without late fee)01-Mar to 07-Apr-2026
CSEET 2026 Enrollment- June Session (with late fee)08-Apr to 20-Apr-2026

CSEET Exam Pattern 2026

The exam pattern of CSEET includes details such as exam mode, nature of questions, language of paper, number of sections/subjects, and so on. Check below to get CSEET exam pattern June 2026:

Subjects Question Type
Business Communication Subjective
Fundamentals of Accounting Subjective
Economic and Business Environment Subjective

Business Laws and Management Business Laws -60 Marks

Business Management - 40 Marks

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  • Mode of Exam: Offline
  • Language of Question Paper: English
  • Pre-Examination Requirement: Pay registration and enrollment fee
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CSEET Marks Per Subject

The total marks per subject for CSEET are as follows:

Subjects Maximum Marks
Business Communication 100
Fundamentals of Accounting 100
Economic and Business Environment 100

Business Laws and Management Business Laws -60 Marks

Business Management - 40 Marks

100

There will be no negative marking in Business Laws and Management paper.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many students appear for CSEET exam?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the admission process for the CSEET Exam?
A: 

Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test is conducted four times a year. Candidates preparing for CS course will have to appear for CSEET to qualify for CS Executive programme of CS course. The admission process is as follows:

  1. Filling of CSEET application form
  2. Payment of application fee
  3. Downloading of CSEET admit card
  4. Appear for the CSEET
  5. Declaration of result
  6. Registration for CS Executive Programme
Q:   Is it needed to cover the entire syllabus for CSEET preparation?
A: 

Yes, students must cover the complete CSEET syllabus for complete preparation. To score well in exam, students must know important topics. CSEET syllabus is divided in below sections:

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

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CSEET Exam Duration

ICSI has specified the exam duration for each CSEET subject. Check out space below to know CSEET duration per subject.

  • Business Communication – 3 Hours
  • Fundamentals of Accounting – 3 Hours
  • Economic and Business Environment – 3 Hours
  • Business Law and Management – 2 Hours

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Answered 4 days 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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Mamona Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days 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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Nishtha Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 days 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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Nishtha Pandey

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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

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Nishtha Singh

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Answered a month ago

Yes, you can apply for CSEET 2026 exam for October session. The CSEET June 2026 registration window has closed.

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Nishtha Rai

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.

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Sumridhi Bisht

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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Nishtha Rai

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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

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Nishtha Singh

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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.

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Sumridhi Bisht

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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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Shiksha Vimal

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