Which is the Most Challenging Section of CSEET Exam? Shiksha Poll Insights & Preparation Tips

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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.

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

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.

Table of contents
  • 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

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

Q:   What is the total score in CSEET?
A:

CSEET total marks are 400 marks. The question is divided into four sections of 100 marks each:

  • Business Communication
  • Fundamentals of Accounting
  • Economic and Business Environment
  • Business Laws and Management

For every correct answer candidates will get one or two marks. There will be no negative marking.

Q:   Is CSEET exam conducted in online mode?
A:

ICSI conducted CSEET examination in online mode until January 2026. From CSEET June session 2026, the exam will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates must check the exam day guidelines to avoid disqualification.

Q:   What are the precautions to be taken to take CSEET exam?
A:
  • 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

Best Books for CSEET Business Communication

Candidates can refer books below to prepare for CSEET Business Communication section:

Book Name

Publication/Author

ICSI CSEET Web Module

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

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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

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CSEET Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude

Taxmann’s CRACKER

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