🏛 Conducting Body & Policy Change
- Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
- CS Foundation Programme has been discontinued. Admission to the CS course now starts with the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET). www.ndtv.com+1
📅 CSEET Exam Frequency & 2026 Timeline (Indicative)
- Held four times a year: January, May, July, November. ICSI
- Recent reference: the Nov 2025 session date was 8 Nov 2025; 2026 session dates will be notified on the ICSI site/portal. csexams.in
🎓 Eligibility
- 10+2 (Class 12) appeared/passed (any stream except fine arts, as per ICSI norms). No upper age bar. CA Test Series
🔁 Exemptions from CSEET (can register directly to CS Executive)
- CS Foundation passed (old scheme): Full exemption; no fee. Careers360 Finance
- CA (ICAI) Final passed or CMA (ICMAI) Final passed: exempt on payment of ₹5,000 exemption fee at Executive registration. csexams.in
(Always check the live ICSI exemption page/FAQs for the exact wordings and any additional categories.) ICSI
💰 Fees (Registration)
- CSEET registration fee: ₹2,000 per attempt (concessions available for specified categories). Fee revised via official ICSI circulars. ICSI+1
🧪 CSEET Exam Pattern & Mode
- Mode: Online, Remote-Proctored (take from home on laptop/desktop; mobile/tablet not allowed). ICSI+1
- Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours). Total: 200 marks. No negative marking.
- One sitting with four parts (50 marks each):
- Business Communication
- Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning
- Economic & Business Environment
- Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude ICSI+1
✅ Qualifying Criteria
- Minimum 40% in each paper AND 50% aggregate to pass CSEET. ICSI+1
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Register online at the ICSI student portal and choose CSEET session.
- Upload documents (photo, signature, ID/10+2 proof as applicable) and pay ₹2,000 (or applicable concession).
- Admit card releases before test; ensure system readiness per remote-proctoring specs (Windows 10+, webcam/mic, stable internet). ICSI
🧾 Result & Validity
- Result/marks statement is published online on ICSI portals.
- Validity: CSEET result is valid for one year from the date of declaration—register for CS Executive within this window. ICSI+1
📄 Quick Checklist (2026)
- Pick your target session(s): Jan / May / Jul / Nov. ICSI
- Confirm eligibility/exemption (Foundation passed; CA/CMA Final passed). Careers360 Finance+1
- Register & pay fee (₹2,000) → System check → Remote-proctored test. TaxGuru+1
- On qualifying (40% each, 50% aggregate), register for CS Executive within 1 year. Shiksha+1