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

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

 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.