
CSEET 2026 Exam: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India will conduct CSEET October exam 2026 between Oct 01 and Oct 06, 2026. Candidates who registered and enrolled for the October session have been issued CSEET 2026 admit card to appear for the exam at icsi.results.shiksha/admit-cards. The CSEET exam for October term will be conducted in offline mode. This will be the second time ICSI will be administering the examination in offline mode (restructured mode).
ICSI is also accepting CSEET application forms for the February 2027 session at smash.icsi.edu. Interested candidates must apply before last date to be eligible for the enrollment process. Read this page to know more about the CSEET exam.
- What is CSEET Exam?
- CSEET Exam Dates 2026
- CSEET Exam Highlights 2026
- CSEET 2026 Admit card
- CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026
- CSEET 2026 Registration Process
- CSEET 2026 Exam Pattern
- CSEET 2026 Syllabus
- CSEET Exam Preparation 2026
- CSEET 2026 Sample Paper
- CSEET 2026 Result
- FAQs Related to CSEET
What is CSEET Exam?
CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is the qualifying entrance test for registration to the CS Executive programme. Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) conducts CSEET for students seeking admission to Company Secretaryship Course. CSEET tests the aptitude for the Company Secretary profession. Students who have passed 12th (in any stream) are eligible to appear for the exam.
Levels of CS Course
- CSEET
- CS Executive
- CS Professional
CSEET Exam Dates 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSEET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul ' 26 - 31 Oct ' 26 | CSEET 2027 February Registration ONGOING |
| 01 Oct ' 26 - 06 Oct ' 26 | CSEET 2026 October Exam |
| 16 Nov ' 26 - 15 Dec ' 26 | CSEET 2027 February Enrollment |
| 16 Dec ' 26 - 20 Dec ' 26 | CSEET 2027 February Enrollment (With Late Fee) |
| To Be Notified | CSEET 2027 February Exam TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep ' 26 | CSEET Admit Card October 2026 |
| 08 Aug ' 26 - 20 Aug ' 26 | CSEET 2026 Enrollment- October Session (with late fee) |
| 01 Jul ' 26 - 07 Aug ' 26 | CSEET 2026 Enrollment- October Session (without late fee) |
CSEET Exam Highlights 2026
Before getting to know about CSEET exam in detail, take a look at the table for key highligts on the examination:
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body |
Institute of Company Secretaries of India |
| Exam level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Three times in a year (February, June and October) |
| Mode of examination |
Offline |
| Medium |
English |
| Exam purpose |
To qualify for CS Executive exam |
| Registration Validity |
3 Years from the Date of Registration |
| Current Session |
October 2026 |
| Next Session |
February 2027 |
CSEET 2026 Admit card
The CSEET admit card October 2026 has been released by the Institute of Company Secretaries. It usually releases admit card, 10 days before the exam date. Students who register for the entrance exam before the deadline can download their CSEET admit card online. Candidates will find their name, photograph, signature, registration number, exam centre details, and exam date & time.
Steps to Download CSEET Hall Ticket
- Open ICSI CSEET official website - icsi.edu
- Enter CSEET login details - Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Check details mentioned on CSEET admit card
- Download and save the admit card PDF for exam day and future reference.
CSEET October Admit Card Link: icsi.results.shiksha/admit-cards/
CSEET Admit Card: Details to Check
ICSI CSEET admit card 2026 mentions the following details:
- Name, Photograph & Signature
- Registration Number
- Examination Centre (Name & Address)
- Date & Time of Examination
Note: Candidates must keep a hard copy of their admit card on exam day. No entry will be allowed without CSEET admit card physical copy.
CSEET Eligibility Criteria 2026
ICSI releases the CSEET eligibility criteria. Candidates can check the table below to know the eligibility requirements they need to fulfill before applying for the exam.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | 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 |
| Age Limit | School students, College Students & Working Professionals can apply |
| Registration |
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| Minimum Marks | 40% per paper and 50% overall aggregate |
| Attempts | Multiple |
CSEET 2026 Registration Process
Candidates desiring to be a part of CS course must register for the CSEET exam. As per ICSI revised guidelines, the CSEET registration remains valid for 3 years from the month of registration. The CSEET application form is available in online mode only. ICSI is accepting application forms for February 2027 session. To fill out the registration form, candidates must follow steps below:
- Go to smash.icsi.edu
- Check list of documents
- Click on Proceed to fill CSEET form
- Submit CSEET application form after uploading documents
- Pay CSEET registration fee.
After the registration window closes, ICSI opens the enrollment window for candidates to enroll for their exam session.
CSEET Registration & Enrollment Fee
Candidates have to pay the following fee for registration and enrollment for CSEET exam for the upcoming session:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| CSEET Registration Fee | INR 7500 |
| CSEET Enrollment Fee | INR 1500 |
| Enrollment Late Fee | INR 250 |
📄 Important for CSEET Registrations
Check the complete list of documents required before filling out the application form.
✅ View Required DocumentsCSEET 2026 Exam Pattern
ICSI has prescribed the new structure for CSEET exam. The revised CSEET Exam Pattern is shared below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline |
| Subjects | Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, Economic and Business Environment, and Business Law and Management |
| Duration | 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm |
| Marking Scheme | 100 marks per subject |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
Note: Candidates will get 15 minutes of reading time from 02:30 PM to 02:45 PM in each paper.
CSEET 2026 Syllabus
ICSI released the new syllabus for CSEET examination. Candidates can check the detailed ICSI CSEET syllabus below:
| CSEET Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Business Communication |
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| Fundamentals of Accounting |
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| Economic and Business Environment | Part A: Economics (50 Marks)
Part B: Business Environment (50 Marks)
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| Business Law and Management | Part A: Business Laws (60 marks)
Part B: Business Management (40 Marks)
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CSEET Exam Preparation 2026
CSEET 2026 Sample Paper
CSEET 2026 Result
FAQs Related to CSEET
To register for CSEET exam, candidates must keep below documents/information ready before filling the application form.
- Photograph of the candidate (between 20kb to 50kb. )
- Signature of candidate (between 10kb to 20kb)
- DOB Certificate (10th pass certificate)
- Admit Card/ hall ticket of Class 12 (if appearing)
- Pass Certificate/ Marksheet of Class 12
- Category Certificate (for availing fee concession)
- Any one of the identity proofs (Aadhar card/Passport/ Voter ID/Driving License/PAN card/ration card)
To download ICSI CSEET admit card, students must go to official link and enter ICSI login details: Application number and date of birth to download the E-admit card for CSEET. Applicants must note that ICSI will not provide CSEET admit card in offline mode. Candidates can only download admit card online
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.
Candidates will not be issued any physical copy of the CSEET scorecard. On declaration of CSEET results candidates must login at the official website of ICSI ICET- (icsi (dot) edu) and download and take the print of the ICSI CSEET scorecard immediately. Candidates must check for the following details that will be mentioned on the ICSI CSEET scorecard: 1. Admission number 2. Name of the candidate 3. Result date 4. Roll number 5. Subject-wise scores 6. Result- pass/fail 7. Validity 8. Important instruction 9. Maximum score
ICSI will declare the CSEET result 10 days after exam is conducted. Candidates can download the scorecard from the official website of ICSI. Candidates must enter the login credentials to view the scorecard.
Live proctors will watch the CSEET exam online. The process will be coducted as:
- Proctors will be able to chat with the exam taker in an active chat session.
- Proctors can also communicate with the test takers through a microphone or camera.
- During the exam, the activities of the candidate and screen will be captured frequently.
- Each session is finished either by the test taker, automatically after the end of the allotted time, or by the proctor. All audio, video, text messages and recorded events are saved in the system and are attached to the session protocol.
- At the end of the exam, the proctor will leave a remark (positive or negative) about the candidate. If there are no violations during the exam, then the proctor will mark the candidate positive.
Test taker can use their phone/mobile to contact the ICSI helpdesk for any issues and get help with login. Once the candidate is logged in and the test process begins the student cannot use their phones/mobiles.
During the CSEET exam, candidates should use only the chat box to contact the online invigilator. The use of mobile phones and any other electronic items during the test is strictly not allowed. If found, the candidate will be disqualified from the exam.
CSEET exam will be held in offline mode. On the day of the examination, candidates should keep with them the following documents handy for identity verification, failing which candidates shall not be allowed to take the exam. Candidates will not be allowed to keep any other document with them other than CSEET admit card and original identity card.
CSEET 2026 mock tests are accessible through mobiles, however, candidates are advised to take the mock test through desktop/laptop to check the compatibility of the hardware. Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the CSEET exam through mobile on the day of examination. Candidates appearing for the CSEET exam through mobile will not have actual exam experience that is intended to be provided to the candidates. Candidates accessing the CSEET mock test through mobile will not have real exam day experience, scroll multiple times to read the question paper, and becomes difficult to read. Hence, for better experience and to know the compatibility of the desktop or laptop candidates must not take the CSEET mock test through mobile.
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.
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 during the exam. Even if you fail this exam, you can appear for the next session.