ICSI CSEET 2026: Registration (Started), Exam Date (OUT), Syllabus, Pattern, Mock Test, Question Paper

CS Executive Entrance Test 2025 ( CSEET )

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Updated on Oct 17, 2025 14:50 IST

ICSI registration for CSEET January 2026 has commenced online. Candidates willing to appear for the CSEET January 2026 must apply at official website. The CSEET exam date 2026 has been announced. Read here to know more about CSEET exam, dates, exam pattern, syllabus and result dates.

CSEET 2026

CSEET 2026

CSEET registration January 2026 has commenced. Candidates who are willing to appear for CSEET January 2026 exam must register on or before the last date. CSEET registration last date for January is December 15, 2026. ICSI has announced the CSEET January 2026 exam date. The exam will be held on January 10 in remote proctored mode.

Candidates filling the CSEET application form 2026 must ensure to fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria. As per the criteria, candidate must have passed class 12th examination or must be appearing in final examination. CSEET is an entry level examination for CS course.

Table of content
  • ICSI CSEET 2026 Highlights
  • ICSI CSEET Exam Date 2026
  • ICSI CSEET Eligibility Criteria
  • ICSI CSEET Application Form
  • How to Fill CSEET Application Form 2026?
  • CSEET Exam Pattern 2026
  • CSEET Syllabus 2026
  • CSEET Admit Card 2026
  • CSEET Result 2026
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ICSI CSEET 2026 Highlights

Candidates preparing for CSEET exam must check the table below to know the exam highlights:

Features

Details

Name of Exam

CSEET

Exam Full Form

Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test

Mode of Exam

Online

Level of Examination

Entry Level

Exam Level

National

Frequency

Four times in a year:

January

May

July

November

Medium

English

Official Website

Icsi.edu

Q:   When will be the CSEET mock test conducted?
A:

CSEET mock test is released one week prior to the date of examination. Candidates who have registered for the exam will be sent the link for CSEET mock test on their registered email ID or phone number via SMS. CSEET November 2025 mock test will be held on in first week of November. Candidates are notified about the mock test soon after the release of notification. Candidates must login with the credentials sent on their registered email ID or phone number to appear for the CSEET mock test. It is conducted to familiarise candidates with the remote proctoring process. Detailed information about appearing for the CSEET mock test is sent to candidates separately.

Q:   Is there a time limit for CSEET mock tests?
A:

Yes, CSEET mock tests have a time limit as actual exam. Mock tests are a simulation of actual exam. As soon as the student proceeds to take the CSEET mock test, the timer will start on the top right side of the screen. The interface in the CSEET mock test will be similar to the actual exam. Therefore, candidates are advised to check the computability of the hardware and analyse their performance before the actual exam day. Candidates will be required to answer 140 questions within a time duration of two hours or 120 minutes. Timer for 120 minutes will start as soon as the candidate clicks the 'Start CSEET Mock Test' button.

Q:   Can I appear for CSEET mock test through mobile?
A:

CSEET 2025 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.

ICSI CSEET Exam Date 2026

Candidates preparing for CSEET 2026 can check the important dates for January, May, July and November below:

Events

January 2026 Dates

May 2026 Dates

 CSEET registration 2026 start date

16-Oct-2025

16-Dec-2025

CSEET registration last date 2026

15-Dec-2025

15-Apr-2026

CSEET exam date 2026

10-Jan-2026

First week of May 2026

ICSI CSEET Eligibility Criteria

CSEET eligibility criteria states the education requirement details. Candidates willing to appear for CSEET 2026 examination must check the below mentioned criteria before filling the application form:

  • Candidate’s age must not be less than 17 years on the date of application.
  • Candidate must have completed Class 12th examination or appearing for final examination.  
  • Final passed of ICAI/Final passed of ICMAI/ Graduates having minimum 50% marks/ Post Graduates are exempted from taking CSEET and will be eligible for direct registrations to CS Executive programme.

ICSI CSEET Application Form

Candidates filling the CSEET application form 2026 must ensure to keep the below documents ready to complete the registration process:

Documents

Size and format

Candidate’s photograph

20kb to 50kb

jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf

Candidate’s signature

10kb to 20kb

jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf

Date of Birth certificate

Maximum 2 MBs

jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp,pdf

Admit card or Hall ticket for class 12th examination (if appearing)

Class 10+2 mark sheet/ pass certificate

Category certificate (availing concession)

Identity proof (Aadhar card/passport/voter ID /pan card/driving license/ration card)

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How to Fill CSEET Application Form 2026?

To complete the CSEET registration 2026, candidates must follow the steps below:

Step 1- Visit the official link provided: smash.icsi.edu

Step 2- Check boxes for documents required and click on tab ‘Proceed to CSEET registration’

Step 3- Complete the CSEET application form by entering the following details:

  • Basic details
  • Fee details
  • Upload documents

Step 4- Preview the filled registration form

Step 5- Pay the CSEET application fee of INR 2000

Also Read: ICSI CS Exam Fees

CSEET Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates preparing for the CSEET exam must stay updated with the exam pattern. Check the table below to know the CSEET exam pattern 2026:

Subjects

Sub Sections

Marks

Business Communication

-

50

Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

A-     Legal Aptitude (30 marks)

B-     Logical Reasoning (20 marks)

50

Economic and Business Environment

A-     Economics (25 marks)

B-     Business Environment (25 marks)

50

Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude

A-     Current Affairs (30 marks)

B-     Quantitative Aptitude (20 marks)

50

Total Marks

200

Also Read: CSEET Important instructions for Remote Proctored Mode

Q:   What will be the login credentials for CSEET mock test?
A:

There will be generic login ID and password for the students who have registered for the CSEET exam. Students will be able to login as per their batch timing. Authorities will send the CSEET mock test link and login credentials on the registered email ID or phone number via SMS. Candidates must click on the link provided as per the batch timing. Candidates must note that the same credentials will not be applicable for the actual CSEET exam scheduled to be held on January 11, 2025. The login credentials for the exam will be sent separately to the candidates. CSEET 2025 mock test for January session will be released tentatively in first week of January 2025.

Q:   How can I use CSEET question papers/ mock test to improve my exam preparation?
A:
Using CSEET previous year's question can be a valuable to source to enhance the preparation level. Some of the tips that can be utilised by the candidates for CSEET question papers/mock tests are: 1. Candidates gets familiarised with the exam pattern of CSEET. It helps in understanding the structure and identifying the types of questions that are asked in exam. 2. CSEET question papers help in analysing the important questions and trends. Candidates can identify recurring topics or questions with the help of question papers. 3. It helps in understanding the question-solving approach. Solving mock tests or previous year question papers helps in stimulating the actual exam environment. This way it helps candidates in analysing the question-solving approach. 4. Helps in time management by setting the timer as per the duration of the exam. The CSEET exam is conducted for a duration of two hours. While solving the previous year's question paper candidates must set the time to prepare for the actual exam day. 5. Candidates must regularly solve the previous year's question paper to assess their preparation level. This will help candidates in gauging their readiness for the exam and modify the preparation strategy accordingly. 6. CSEET question papers must be used in conjunction with the other study materials.
Q:   When should I start solving the CSEET mock test papers?
A:

The best time to start solving the CSEET mock test papers is after completing the 60-70% of the CSEET syllabus. Candidates can start soving the CSEET mock test to help apply the basics studied. Candidates must ideally commence to solve the CSEET mock tests one or two months prior the exam date ensureing to solve minimum of two mocks each day.

CSEET Syllabus 2026

ICSI has released the CSEET 2026 syllabus. Candidates preparing for the exam must stay updated with the updated syllabus and section wise important topics. Check the table below to know the section wise CSEET syllabus:

Sections

Important Topics

Business Communication

Essentials of English, Communication, Business Correspondence, Common Business Terminologies

Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

Indian constitution, Elements of General laws (Indian Contract Act and Law of Torts), Elements of Company Secretaries Legislation, Elements of Company Law, Legal Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning

Economics and Business Environment

Basics of Demand and Supply and Forms of Market Competition, National Income Accounting and Related Concepts, Indian Union Budget, Indian Financial Markets, Indian Economy, Entrepreneurship  Scenario, Business Environment, Key Government Institutions 

Also Read: CSEET Mock Test

CSEET Admit Card 2026

ICSI will issue the CSEET admit card January 2026 10 days before the exam date. Registered candidates will be able to download the admit card online by entering the login details: application number and date of birth. Candidates must ensue to complete the registration process and pay the application fee to download the admit card.

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CSEET Result 2026

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India declares the CSEET result 10 days after the exam is conducted. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download the scorecard online when released. To download the ICSI CSEET scorecard 2026, candidates must enter their login details at icsi.edu. Candidates who will qualify the CSEET exam can apply for the next level of CS course- CS Executive exam.

ICSI releases the CSEET pass percentage soon after the declaration of results. Candidates can know the total percentage of candidates who have qualified the CSEET exam.

CSEET Result 2026- Qualifying Marks

ICSI has prescribed the CSEET qualifying marks. Candidates meeting the qualifying criteria shall be declared ‘pass’ and can appear for CS Executive examination. Check the table below to know the qualifying marks:

Subjects

Qualifying Marks

Business Communication

40%

Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning

40%

Economic and Business Environment

40%

Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude

40%

Total

50%

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