How to Prepare for CSEET in 90 days? ICSI New Pattern, Syllabus, Books & Preparation Strategy

CS Executive Entrance Test 2026 ( CSEET )

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Preparing for CSEET in 90 days is not an easy task. Students applying for CS Executive Entrance Test, conducted by ICSI in multiple sessions, must check this page to get the 90 days preparation strategy for CSEET. The upcoming CSEET 2026 exam will be conducted for the June session from June 01 to June 04, in offline mode.

Preparing for CSEET in 90 days is not an easy task. Students applying for CS Executive Entrance Test, conducted by ICSI in multiple sessions, must check this page to get the 90 days preparation strategy for CSEET. The upcoming CSEET 2026 exam will be conducted for June session from June 01 to June 04, in offline mode.

CSEET Preparation in 90 Days

CSEET Preparation in 90 Days

How to Prepare for CSEET in 90 Days? Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is a qualifying entrance test, conducted by Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) every year in multiple sessions for registration to the CS Executive programme. Any candidate who wishes to be a part of Company Secretary course, has to take CSEET exam. The CSEET June 2026 exam will be administered from June 01 to June 04, 2026. Earlier, ICSI used to conduct CSEET in online, remote proctored mode. But, from the upcoming June session 2026, CSEET will be conducted in offline mode.

The CSEET question paper includes questions from Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, Economic and Business Environment, and Business Law and Management. This means that a candidate will require theoretical as well as practical knowledge and practice to crack the exam. In this article, Shiksha brings a proper guide for candidates to prepare for CSEET exam in 90 days.

Table of contents
  • CSEET 2026 Overview
  • Is 3 months enough for CSEET Preparation?
  • CSEET 3 Months Preparation Strategy
  • ICSI CSEET Exam Pattern 2026 (New)
  • ICSI CSEET Syllabus 2026 (New)
  • CSEET Preparation Books

CSEET 2026 Overview

Before diving into the preparation strategy for CSEET. Check this table to know the major highlights of CSEET exam.

Features

Details

Exam Name

CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET)

Conducting body

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Exam level

National

Exam frequency

Three times in a year

Mode of examination

Offline

Medium

English

Exam purpose

To qualify for CS Executive exam

Exam helpdesk number

0120-6204999, 3314111

Exam website

www.icsi.edu

Check Out: CSEET Eligibility Criteria

Is 3 months enough for CSEET Preparation?

Ideally, 3 months are not enough to prepare for the CSEET exam. But it is also not impossible. With a structured study plan, preparation strategy and disciplined attitude, a student can crack CSEET exam in 90 days. For this, students must ensure they know the latest exam pattern and syllabus. ICSI has changed exam structure for CSEET exam from upcoming June session 2026.

CSEET 3 Months Preparation Strategy

A well-curated preparation plan is required to crack CSEET in 3 months. CS aspirants preparing for ICSI CSEET exam can follow below given preparation plan:

1. Understand the CSEET Exam Pattern

Before starting the preparation for CSEET exam, candidates must first understand the exam pattern of this entrance test.  Institute of Company Secretaries of India has made major changes in the structure of ICSI CSEET exam. Earlier, the exam used to be conducted in online mode in MCQs form. However, from June 2026 session, ICSI will be conducting the exam in offline mode and the paper will have Subjective and OMR based questions. Apart from them, other changes have also been made in exam duration, total marks, pre-examination requirement, etc.

2. Understand the CSEET Syllabus

Along with exam pattern, changes have been made by ICSI in CSEET syllabus. Students must ensure they know the latest and updated CSEET 2026 syllabus. ICSI has released the new syllabus on its official website. Candidates must download the PDF and check out the topics from it.

3. Create a Time Table

After having a thorough understanding of the exam structure and syllabus, divide the topics into manageable chunks and create a daily, weekly and monthly study plan. Give achievable targets and work on them religiously. Make sure to give breaks during study time to relax mind and keep calm.

4. Learn the Formulas Thoroughly

CSEET exam will include questions from Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, Economic and Business Environment, and Business Law and Management. There are many laws, rules, formulas, Acts, etc., in these subjects. Learn them properly and make short notes to revise the important topics on D-day. Also, learn and revise them daily to avoid forgetting them during exam.

5. Understand the Concept instead of Cramming

Cramming the formulas and information will not help in application based questions. So, make sure to understand the concept properly. If you find any problem while understanding a topic, take help from your peers, teachers, guides, etc.

6. Give Proper Time to Each Subject

Do not take any subject for granted and give proper time to each subject of CSEET syllabus. If you believe you are weak in a subject, give more time to it and try to understand the basic concepts clearly. Having a balanced approach while preparing for the exam will help attain good score in exam.

7. Solve Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers

Once you have completed the syllabus, practice CSEET mock tests and previous year papers. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India conducts CSEET mock tests before every exam session. Only candidates who apply for the exam can take the mock exam online. Practicing with mock tests and CSEET previous papers, candidates can get an idea of the question types asked in the exam.

However, as the exam pattern and syllabus has been changed from the upcoming session, candidates may notice changes in CSEET June exam 2026.

8. Work on Time Management

Many times, students know the answer to a question during the exam, but due to a time crunch, they are unable to answer it. To avoid such situations, note down where you lack while practicing mock tests. Find out your strengths and weaknesses and work on them accordingly. Time is of great essence during exam and should be used properly.

ICSI CSEET Exam Pattern 2026 (New)

Students preparing for CSEET 2026 exam for the upcoming session must check the table below to get the new CSEET exam pattern.

Subjects Maximum Marks Pattern and time
Business Communication 100 Subjective (3 hours)
Fundamentals of Accounting 100 Subjective (3 hours)
Economic and Business Environment 100 Subjective (3 hours)

Business Laws and Management Business Laws -60 Marks

Business Management - 40 Marks

100 OMR Based (2 hours)

CSEET 2026 Marking Scheme

There will be no negative marking in the CSEET OMR based paper i.e., Business Laws and Management.

ICSI CSEET Syllabus 2026 (New)

Check out space below to know CSEET syllabus 2026 for June session.

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

CSEET Preparation Books

Selecting the right study material is must to ensure proper preparation of the exam. Find out preparation books for ICSI CSEET exam.

Name of the Book

Author

Business Communication

CA Vivek Dharamshi

Taxmann's CRACKER for Business Communication

Adv. Ritika Godhwani

Business Communication

J.Priyadharshini, Dr.B.Joy Suganya

Business Organization and Communication 

Dr. S.C Saxena

Taxmann's CRACKER for Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning

CA (Dr.) K.M. Bansal and Adv. Ritika Godhwani

Connex CSEET Legal Aptitude

CA Vivek Dharamshi

Legal Aptitude & Reasoning

Disha Experts

Study Material of Legal Aptitude Logical Reasoning and Indian Constitution

Faculty of Bhardwaj Law

Model Scanner CSEET Paper for Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

CA Amar Omar, CA Rasika Goenka

Economic & Business Environment (CSEET - New Syllabus)

CA Vivek Dharamshi 

Business Environment: New Edition

 Dr. V. C. Sinha (Author), Dr. Ritika Sinha (Author)

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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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Yes, CS Executive Entrance Test will now be held on offline mode. ICSI will conduct the last examination in remote proctored mode on January 10, 2026. ICSI introduced the revised CSEET exam pattern which will be applicable from June 2026 examination. As per the latest update, CSEET exam will now be

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ICSI has introduced several changes in CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) which will be applicable from June 2026 examination onwards.

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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:

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CSEET January 2026 Registration16-Oct-2025 to 15-Dec-2025
CSEET Admit Card Jan 202631-Dec-2025
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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

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ICSI CSEET examination as per new syllabus will be held from June 2026 examination onwards. ICSI introduced revised CSEET exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates can apply for the new CSEET syllabus from December 16, 2025 onwards. The first examination will commence in June which is scheduled to be h

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