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CS Executive Entrance Test 2026 ( CSEET )

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CSEET 2026 October Exam

1 Oct '26 - 6 Oct '26

Nupur Jain
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 16:05 IST

By Nupur Jain, Senior Executive - Editorial

CSEET Question Papers: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India does not release official question papers. However, to help students prepare well for the exam, ICSI has released the official CSEET sample papers at icsi.edu. Students preparing for the upcoming CSEET exam can download the sample paper PDF for free from this page.

  • Solve sample papers to understand the restructured CSEET exam pattern.
  • Attempt sample papers to know important topics and questions.
  • ICSI CSEET sample papers available for all four subjects.
Table of contents
  • CSEET Official Sample Papers
  • CSEET Question Paper Pattern
  • Benefits of Solving CSEET Sample Paper
  • FAQs Related to CSEET Question Paper

Download previous year CSEET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download CSEET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

CSEET Official Sample Papers

CSEET Economic and Business Environment Sample Paper
CSEET Fundamentals of Accounting Sample Paper
CSEET Business Communication Sample Paper
CSEET Business Laws and Management Sample Paper
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CSEET Question Paper Pattern

ICSI has restructured the exam structure for CSEET. Check out table below to get CSEET question paper pattern, to get an idea about important details related to CSEET test paper:

Particulars CSEET Restructured Pattern
Duration of Exam

Business Communication (Three hours)

Fundamentals of Accounting (Three hours)

Economic and Business Environment (Three hours)

Business Laws and Management (Two hours)

Marks 100 Marks per subject
Language of Question Paper English
Type of Questions Subjective and OMR based
Negative Marking No (in OMR based Paper)

Note: The official CSEET exam will be conducted in offline mode. Mock Tests for CSEET were released by ICSI earlier, when the exam was conducted in remote proctored mode. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India conducted CSEET exam in offline mode for the first time in June.

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Benefits of Solving CSEET Sample Paper

After covering the syllabus from ICSI study material and recommended books, candidates must practice past question papers, sample papers and mock tests to check their level of study and how much more preparation is required. Solving previous year CSEET question papers or CSEET sample papers is important for students because of the following advantages:

  • It helps students know CSEET exam pattern.
  • They can work on their time management for D-day.
  • Solving sample papers helps students analyse strong and weak areas.
  • Students can know the topics with highest weightage.
  • Candidates can get an idea of what to expect in exam.
  • Solving past papers in exam like enviornment, can help students work on their calculation speed and accuracy.

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CSEET Syllabus

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FAQs Related to CSEET Question Paper

Check frequently asked questions on CSEET question paper below: 

 

Q:   What is CSEET logical reasoning syllabus?
A: 

Logical Reasoning of CSEET covers below topics:

  1. Logical Reasoning
  2. Verbal Reasoning
  3. Non Verbal Reasoning
Q:   How can I download CSEET question papers?
A: 

Candidates preparing or CS Executive Entrance Test CSEET must download previous year question paper. It is important to solve question paper to know CSEET exam pattern and time duration. To download the CSEET question papers, candidates must

  1. Visit link provided- https://www.shiksha.com/exams/cseet-exam-question-papers 
  2. Select sample paper to be downloaded and click on 'download' tab
  3. Candidates must login if they are not logged in
  4. Screen will now display the CSEET sample paper
  5. Download question paper.
Q:   What is the duration of CSEET exam?
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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. 

Q:   How many questions are asked in CSEET exam?
A: 

ICSI does not mention the number of questions to be asked in its CSEET exam pattern. However, the total marks per subject for CSEET exam is 100.

Q:   What is CSEET Economics syllabus?
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Students preparing for CSEET exam can check the CSEET Economics syllabus below:

  1. Basics of Demand and Supply and Forms of Market Competition
  2. National Income Accounting and Related Concepts
  3. Indian Union Budget
  4. Indian Financial Markets Overview of Indian Financial Ecosystem
  5. Indian Economy
Q:   When should I start solving the CSEET mock test papers?
A: 

The best time to start solving the CSEET mock test papers is after completing the 60-70% of the CSEET syllabus. Candidates can start soving the CSEET mock test to help apply the basics studied. Candidates must commence to solve the CSEET mock tests one or two months prior the exam date making sure to solve minimum of two mocks each day.

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 is CSEET Business Communication syllabus?
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CSEET Business Communication syllabus includes:

  1. Essentials of Good English Grammar and its usage
  2. Communication
  3. Business Correspondence
  4. Common Business Terminologies.
Q:   What is CSEET business environment syllabus?
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The topics covered under Business Environment of CSEET exam are:

  1. Entrepreneurship Scenario
  2. Business Environment
  3. Key Government Institutions
Q:   What is CSEET legal aptitude syllabus?
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Legal Aptitude of CSEET cover the following topics: 1. Indian Constitution: Preamble Citizenship Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties Directive Principles of State Policy State under Constitution President and Governors Council of Ministers and Prime Minister Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council Supreme Court and High Courts Landmark Amendment in Constitution List of subjects-Centre, State, and Concurrent 2. Elements of General Laws (Indian Contract ACT and Law of Torts): Part A: Law of Contract Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, and Competency to Contract. Agreement Types of Contract: Void, Voidable, Unenforceable Performance of Contract Frustration of Contract Quasi Contract Breach of Contract and Remedies Part B: Law of Torts Basics of Torts Specific Defenses Nuisance and Negligence Strict, Absolute and Vicarious Liability Trespass Malicious Prosecution 3. Elements of Company Secretaries Legislation The Institute of Company Secretaries of India Vision, Mission, Motto and Core Values of the Institute Company Secretary under Company Secretaries ACT 1980. Functions of Company Secretary under the Companies ACT 2013 Role of Company Secretary in Employment Role of Company Secretary in Practice 4. Elements of Company Law Meaning and Nature of Company Types of Companies Incorporation of a Company Types of capital Board of Directors - (Concept, Appointment and Removal of Directors) Board Meetings & Shareholders Meetings Corporate Social Responsibility Business Ethics Ethical Dilemma 5. Legal Reasoning Legal Fundamentals and Terms Legal Problems Reading and understanding a case Legal Terminology and Maxims Legal Reasoning- Reasoning by Analogy Inductive and Deductive Reasoning Questions of Fact (or factual issues) Questions of Law (or legal issues) Landmark Judgments of the Supreme Court and High Court Reading Comprehension.
Q:   What is CSEET Current Affair syllabus?
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CUET Current Affair syllabus include:

  • Current affairs of national and international importance relating to:
  • International bodies (ASEAN, BRICS, SAARC, G-20, BIMSTEC, etc.)
  • Organizations like, RBI, NABARD, CCI, IBBI, IMF, OECD, ADB, World Bank, etc.
  • Summits and conferences
  • Current development in Banking and Finance (digital banking, govt. initiatives, financial inclusion, etc.)
  • Current development in stock markets
  • Recent important judgments passed by Supreme Court and High Courts of India, Tribunals
  • Current affairs related to CS Institute/Profession and regulatory bodies
  • Current updates on environment, bio-diversity, climate change and sustainable development
  • Latest developments in science and technology, IT, Computers and Space science
  • Business personalities and leaders
  • Committees and appointments
  • Art and culture
  • Books and their authors
  • Awards and honours
  • Sports
  • Current political scenario
  • Initiatives/ schemes of the government
  • Language and national symbols
  • Governance and ethics
  • International diplomacy
Q:   What is CSEET quantitative aptitude syllabus?
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Quantitative Aptitude section was added from CSEET November 2023 session onwards. The syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude comprises of basic mathematics till class 10th. Candidates may refer the NCERT books for Quantitative Aptitude preparation. The topics covered under Quantitative Aptitude of CSEET exam is as follows: 1. Number System Computation of Whole Number Decimal and Fractions Relationship between numbers 2. Fundamental arithmetical operations Percentages Ratio and Proportion Square roots Averages Interest (Simple and Compound) Profit and Loss.

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