CSEET Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Yes, in view of the CSEET Remote Proctored Mode, the Viva Voce section stands canceled since the exam was conducted on August 20, 2020. Whereas, the Multiple Choice Questions of the CSEET question paper shall remain the same as per the existing CSEET exam pattern. Recently, ICSI has introduced the CSEET new exam pattern under new syllabus 2022. According to the CSEET 2023 exam pattern (revised), 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.

ICSI will conduct the CSEET examination for a duration of two hours (120 minutes). Candidates will have to attempt 200 Multiple Choice Questions within the given duration. Candidates will not be given extra time under any circumstances. The question paper will be automatically submitted once the duration is over. ICSI conducts the CSEET exam in remote proctored mode. 

No, there will be no negative marking in CSEET exam. Candidates will not be marked negatively for any incorrect answer or not attempted question. As per the marking scheme of CSEET for every correct answer candidates will be rewarded between one or two marks for each question. Check below to know the marks distribution across various sections of CSEET question paper: Part 1- Business Communication- 50 marks Part 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 Part 3- Economic and Business Environment Subpart A- Economics- 25 marks Subpart B- Business Environment- 25 marks Part 4- Current Affairs 40 marks.

Live proctors will watch the CSEET exam online. The process will be carried out in following ways: 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.

CSEET 2025 exam will be conducted in remote proctored mode. Candidates appearing for the CSEET exam must ensure to follow the exam day guidelines mentioned below:

1. Download the Safe Exam Browser or SEBLite on the laptop/desktop from which the candidate will be appearing for exam.
2. Candidates will be examined online continuously like they are invigilated at the exam centre.
3. Before appearing for the exam candidates must ensure to keep the required documents ready to avoid any last-minute hassle.
4. Candidates must log in for the exam 30 minutes prior to the given time for the examination.
5. Candidates will not be permitted to take the test 15 minutes after the commencement of test.

1. After logging in, candidates must read the instructions carefully. In case of any doubt or confusion candidates must seek guidance from the remote proctor. 2. Each question is the CSEET question paper will have four alternative answers marked as A, B, C and D. Candidates must choose the appropriate option and mark the same through mouse by clicking against the appropriate answer. Chosen answer will be saved. 3. Candidates can make the changes in chosen answer by simply clicking on the other option before the conclusion of the CSEET exam. 4. Candidates must not click on 'End Test' tab without answering the questions. They must carefully mark the answers and review. After click on the 'End Test' tab candidates will not be able to restart the CSEET exam. 5. Countdown clock will start as soon as the exam is commenced. The same will be displayed on the top right side of the screen. That will show the time left for candidates to complete the test. 6. During the Test, the candidates can use the Marked for Review option by clicking on Marked for Review button, if they wish to review or revisit the question later. 7. Incase of any technical failure candidates must immediately inform the remote proctor. The answers already marked will be save automatically.

Candidates preparing for the CSEET exam in one month must be diligent and disciplined to ace the CS Executive entrance exam. The upcoming CSEET 2025 exam is scheduled on May 03, 2025. With a month left for the examination candidates will have to go through the following strategies to prepare for CSEET:

1. Set short-term goals and customize the study plan as per the CSEET exam pattern.
2. Analyse your preparation level with the help of CSEET mock tests.
3. Ensure to follow all the CSEET bulletins.
4. Recheck the CSEET exam pattern and syllbaus. Mark the important topics with their weightage
5. Solve previous year's CSEET question papers available at - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/cseet-exam-question-papers.

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.

Candidates who will register for the CSEET 2025 exam will be sent the exam link and login credentials. Candidates must use those credentials to begin their test. The credentials will be sent to the candidate's email address or via SMS. CSEET May 2025 session examination is scheduled to be held on May 03. Candidates will be sent the link and credentials for CSEET exam two-three days prior to the date of examination. Candidates must ensure to have a stable internet connection and the latest browser to avoid any interruptions while logging in. Candidates are advised to log in 30 minutes prior to the given time of examination. Candidates will not be permitted to enter 15 minutes after the commencement of the examination.

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 ensure 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.