Which is the Most Challenging Section of CSEET Exam? Shiksha Poll Insights & Preparation Tips
CS Executive Entrance Test 2026 ( CSEET )
Exam On - 10 Jan '26
Preparing for CSEET 2025 exam? Check the most challenging CSEET question as per Shiksha polls. CSEET consists of four sections, what are students finding challenging during the preparation of CSEET exam. Know the best books, expert tips and poll results here.
CSEET Challenging Section
Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test is a gateway to Company Secretary Courses- CS Executive & Professional. Candidates aspiring to become a CS must appear for CSEET examination after 12th. CSEET includes four subjects: Business Communication, Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Economic and Business Environment, and Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude. The upcoming CSEET 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on November 8.
Shiksha conducted a poll asking candidates: “Which is the most challenging section of CSEET exam?” The results shows the toughest subject for CSEET takers. Read this article to know detailed insights.
- CSEET Poll Results: Most Difficult Section
- Why Business Communication is Challenging?
- Why CSEET Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude is Difficult?
CSEET Poll Results: Most Difficult Section
As per Shiksha poll on Which is the most challenging section of CSEET exam? Find details below:
CSEET Shiksha Poll
- Business Communication: 32%
- Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude: 32%
- Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning: 24%
- Economic & Business Environment: 12%
The above Shiksha poll indicates that Business Communication and Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude is considered the most challenging sections with 32% votes in each, followed by Legal Aptitude, while Economic & Business Environment is seen as relatively easier.
Also Read: CSEET Syllabus
ICSI conducts the CSEET examination in online mode- remote proctored mode. In this mode of examination, candidates can appear for exam from the place of their comfort. In this mode of examination, candidates must follow the exam day guidelines to appear for the remote proctored mode examination. Candidates failing to meet the criteria, will not be considered for further registrations.
- Place camera in front of system.
- Face must be visible.
- There must be light in room.
- Hair, clothes, or any other object must not cover face.
- There should be no other person in room.
- Exam must be taken in SEB.
Why Business Communication is Challenging?
CSEET Business Communication subject demands language clarity and conceptual understanding, making it challenging section. Candidates preparing for Business Communication section must have understanding of English language in corporate context. This section includes: Business correspondence formats, grammar, common business terminologies, and communication models. Hence, many candidates struggle with:
- Vocabulary and grammar-based questions
- Business correspondence and report writing
- Communication models and theories
- Application-based MCQs
How to Prepare for CSEET Business Communication Section?
Candidates can prepare for CSEET Business Communication section by following the below tips:
- Practice by downloading the official syllabus and study material
- Practice grammar and vocabulary regularly.
- Revise ICAI/ICSI study material for business letters, reports, and notices.
- Solve previous years’ MCQs.
- Learn the business jargon
- Solve an ample number of CSEET mock tests
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Best Books for CSEET Business Communication
Candidates can refer books below to prepare for CSEET Business Communication section:
| Book Name |
Publication/Author |
|---|---|
| ICSI |
|
| Business Communication (New Syllabus 2025) |
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 |
Also Read: CSEET Best Books
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.
Why CSEET Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude is Difficult?
CSEET Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude requires both awareness and application skills. Students need to focus on government schemes, National and International developments, Business, Law and Science related corporate governance. Under this section, mostly candidates struggle with:
Vast syllabus of current events (national & international)
Quantitative aptitude involving data interpretation, percentages, ratios, etc.
Time pressure in solving numerical problems
How to Prepare for CSEET Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude Section?
To prepare well for the CSEET current affairs and quantitative aptitude section, candidates must:
- Follow daily newspapers and monthly current affairs capsules.
- Practice aptitude questions from R.S. Aggarwal or similar books.
- Attempt CSEET mock tests to improve speed.
Best Books for CSEET Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude
Candidates can refer the books below to prepare for CSEET Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude section:
| Book Name |
Publication/Author |
|---|---|
| ICSI Reference Reading Material |
ICSI |
| CSEET Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude |
Taxmann’s CRACKER |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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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Answered a week ago
ICSI has introduced several changes in CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) which will be applicable from June 2026 examination onwards.
- This year onwards ICSI will conduct CSEET thrice in a year- February, June and October
- The exam will be held in offline mode
- CSEET exam will be held in window of four d
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
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:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CSEET January 2026 Registration | 16-Oct-2025 to 15-Dec-2025 |
| CSEET Admit Card Jan 2026 | 31-Dec-2025 |
| CSEET Jan 2026 Exam | 10-Jan-2026 |
| CSEET June 2026 Registration | 16-Dec-2025 to 15-Feb-2026 |
| CSEET Admit Card June 2026 | Last week of May 2026 |
| CSEET June 2026 Exam | 01-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 |
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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CSEET total marks are 200 marks. The question is divided into four sections:
For every correct answer candidates will get one or two marks. There will be no negative marking. CSEET total score will for each subject will be 100 marks from June 2026 onwards.