Difference Between ICSI CSEET 2026 Old and New Exam Pattern; Check Important Dates
ICSI has announced revised CSEET exam pattern and syllabus which will be effective from June 2026 examination. CSEET is an entry level examination for Company Secreatry courses. Check differences between old and new CSEET exam pattern here.
CSEET Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has introduced revised CSEET exam pattern and syllabus, which will be effective from June 2026 examination. ICSI will conduct the last CSEET examination under old pattern in upcoming January 2026 session. Candidates who are preparing for CSEET exam must know the difference between ICSI CSEET 2026 Old and New Exam Pattern. ICSI has also announced the revised schedule for CSEET examination. ICSI will now conduct CSEET exam in three sessions instead of four sessions. Check complete details below.
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Difference Between ICSI CSEET Old and New Exam Pattern
Check the table below to know the key differences between ICSI CSEET old and new exam pattern:
| Features | CSEET Old Pattern | CSEET New Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | INR 2000 | Registration Fee- INR 7500 Examination Fee- INR 1500 per session |
| Concession in Fee | No | Yes |
| Number of session | Four
|
Three
|
| Mode of Exam | Remote Proctored Mode | Centre-Based Examination |
| Day(s) of Examination | One | Four days for each session |
| Maximum Marks | 200 marks | 400 marks |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions | Subjective and OMR Based |
| Duration of Exam | Two hours | Three hours and 15 minutes for each session |
| Negative Marking | No | Yes for Subjective Questions only |
| Facility of Verification of Marks | No | Yes |
| Provision for Copies of Answer Books | No | Yes |
| Validity of Registration | One Year | Three Years |
| Validity of CSEET Result | One Year | One Year |
ICSI CSEET Exam June 2026 Dates
ICSI has announced the CSEET June 2026 important dates. The registrations for CSEET June 2026 will commence on December 16, 2025. Candidates will be able to apply for June 2026 exam till February 15. Registered candidates must make sure to pay the examination fee of INR 1500 to get the admit card and appear for exam. CSEET June 2026 exam will be held from June 01 to June 04, 2026 in offline mode. The exam centre details will be notified to candidates through admit card.
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 multiple choice questions within the given time. Candidates can attempt any section first.
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.
- Business Communication- 50 marks
- 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
- Economic and Business Environment
- Subpart A- Economics- 25 marks
- Subpart B- Business Environment- 25 marks
- Current Affairs- 40 marks.
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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