CSEET Exam Pattern 2026: Check Revised CSEET Pattern, Mode of Exam, Marking Scheme

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.

ICSI conduct CSEET examination for three hours per subject. Candidates have to attempt questions in given time. Candidates will not be given extra time under any condition. The question paper will be submitted once the duration is over. ICSI conducts the CSEET exam in offline mode. 

CSEET June 2026 exam will be conducted in offline mode. Candidates appearing for the CSEET exam must make sure to follow the exam day guidelines mentioned below:

1. Before appearing for the exam candidates must ensure to keep the required documents ready to avoid any last-minute hassle.
2. Candidates must reach the examination hall at least half an hour before the entry gate closes.
3. Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam hall without admit card.
4. No entry will be allowed after entry gates are closed. So, make travel arrangements accordingly.

Yes, in view of the CSEET Remote Proctored Mode, the Viva Voce section stands canceled. Whereas, the Multiple Choice Questions of the CSEET question paper shall remain the same as per the existing CSEET exam pattern. According to the CSEET exam pattern, the question paper will be divided into four parts- Part 1- Business Communication Part 2- Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude Part 3- Economic and Business Environment Part 4- Current Affairs.

There are no prescribed number of attempts for CSEET. Candidates can appear for the CSEET exam in multiple attempts until qualified. The validity of the CSEET scorecard is one year. ICSI conducts CSEET examination three times in a year, i.e., February, June and October. Candidates can choose to appear for any of the three sessions. However, candidates must stay updated with the cut off dates of CSEET examination.

No, there will be no negative marking in CSEET exam. For every correct answer candidates will be given one or two marks for each question.

1. Business Communication- 50 marks
2. Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude
   • Subpart A- Legal Aptitude - 30 marks
   • Subpart B- Logical Reasoning- 20 marks
   • Subpart C- Quantitative Aptitude 20 marks
3. Economic and Business Environment
   • Subpart A- Economics- 25 marks
   • Subpart B- Business Environment- 25 marks
4. Current Affairs- 40 marks.

As CSEET exam will be now conducted in offline mode, there is no need for candidates to login to appear for exam. The login details were used earlier when exam was used to be conducted in remote proctored mode.

In case of disruptions during the CSEET online examination viz. , No network connection, no internet connectivity, power disruptions, network disconnection due to Wi-Fi disabled, or any other such scenarios, candidates will be allowed to log in again. Candidates will be able to continue the test from the last question attempted. All the answers are saved automatically. In such cases, the remote proctor will keep a tab. Candidates must make sure to log in immediately after getting logout. Additionally, candidates will be given extra 15 minutes to compensate for the time loss if there are any disruptions with the permission of the live proctor. Candidates practicing any unfair means will be disqualified. Candidates must ensure to follow the exam day guidelines for the smooth conduct of the exam.

If candidates are found to be violating the guidelines during the test or trying to practice unfair means, the data will be collected automatically and will automatically notify the live proctor under the following circumstances:

1. Focus changed to another window: candidate is on other tab than test window.
2. Candidate using older version of browser
3. Webcam is disabled
4. Candidate's face is not visible
5. Faces other than of candidate Infront of the camera
6. Face not matching the candidate's profile
7. Microphone is on mute or volume is low and several background noises can be heard
8. Screen activities are not shared
9. Second display is used; additional monitor
10. Full screen mode is disabled.

CSEET exam is conducted in online proctored mode. In this mode of examination candidates will be able to take the exam form their own laptops/desktops. In such a case, no candidate shall be allowed to keep with him/her any book, study material, handwritten or printed notes, mobile phone, headphone, earphone, pager, digital diary, calculator, blue tooth device, laptop, palmtop, smart watch, health band or any other electronic device or gadget. Also, candidates are also not allowed to use pencil/ pen and Paper for the online test. No person, other than the CSEET registered candidate, shall be present for the test. Candidate should not talk to any one during the test or read questions / answers aloud. If found, such candidates will be disqualified.

ICSI CSEET 2026 exam will now be held in offline mode from June session onwards. Students will have to report at alloted exam centre on day of examination. CSEET June 2026 exam will be held from June 01 to June 04, 2026. The admit card for CSEET will be issued 10 days before the exam date.

ICSI introduced the CSEET new syllabus under 2022. Check the table below to know the CSEET the latest pattern:

Subjects	Number of Questions	Marks
Business Communication	35	50
Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning	35	50
Economic and Business Environment	35	50
Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude	35	50
Total Marks		200

 

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.

No, there is no sectional time limit in CSEET exam. The CSEET exam is conducted for a duration of two hours. Candidates must solve the 140 MCQs within given time. Candidates can attempt any section first.

Candidates appearing for the CSEET online proctored examination must ensure to fulfill the following technical requirements to appear for the exam without any hassle and avoid any technical glitches. Check the list below to know the IT/Software requirements for online proctored examination:

1. Windows 10 (Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions) or Windows 8
2. 2 Core Processor
3. 4 GB or above RAM
4. 1024*768 screen resolution
5. Chrome the latest version
6. Web camera
7. Microphone
8. Minimum 64 MB graphics
9. Stable internet connection
10. Proper internet speed
11. Antivirus to be disabled and be re-installed post the examination
12. Download Anydesk
13. Download Safe Exam Browser or SEBLite.

1. After logging in, candidates must read the instructions carefully.
2. Each question is the CSEET question paper will have four answers marked as A, B, C and D. Candidates must choose one option and mark the same
3. Candidates can make changes in chosen answer by simply clicking on the other option
4. Candidates must not click on 'End Test' tab without answering the questions
5. Countdown clock will start as soon as the exam is started
6. During the Test, the candidates can use the Marked for Review option by clicking on Marked for Review button

Live proctors will watch the CSEET exam online. The process will be coducted as:

1. Proctors will be able to chat with the exam taker in an active chat session.
2. Proctors can also communicate with the test takers through a microphone or camera.
3. During the exam, the activities of the candidate and screen will be captured frequently.
4. 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.
5. 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.