FAQs on CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET)

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(Four papers in one sitting )

Communication

Reasoning

Environment

Part-A: Current Affairs (15 Questions)

(20 Questions)

(i) Should have passed the CSEET within one year as on date (Validity of CSEET result will be clearly indicated on the Result- cum-marks Statement); AND

(ii) Should also have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary Examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognised by the Central Government or State Government or equivalent thereto for the purposes of admission to Bachelor’s degree course. The registration applications of candidates not fulfilling any one of the conditions at the time of seeking registration to Executive Programme of Company Secretary Course shall be summarily rejected without notice.

All candidates appearing in the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) are advised to take note of the above and the Institute may not be held responsible for any complications at a later stage.

Test .

1. Operating System – ONLY WINDOWS – 7/8/8.1/10.

2. Processor: Minimum 2 cores

3. RAM: 2 GB or above

4. Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 and Above

5. Browser – Chrome – Download latest from https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/chrome/

6. Web camera: Resolution 640 x 480, 15 frames per second (fps)

7. Microphone: Any Model (External or Internal)

8. Network bandwidth: 512 Kbps preferred / minimum

– framework/net452

10. Uninterrupted internet access with min 512 Kbps

11. Antivirus – ‘any make’ to be disabled – can be re- installed post examination

12. Enable web cam and mic under Chrome settings – Extensions

13. Disable ad blocker/pop up blocker under Chrome Extensions

14. Download Any Desk – https://anydesk.com/en – this will be helpful for the helpdesk team to take remote access for any support needed to download the above.

15. Candidate to have administrative privileges on the laptop/desktop to enable installation/uninstallations.

16. Uninterrupted power supply to run the system continuously during the test.

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1. Download and installation of SEBLite (Safe Exam Browser using the link sent to the candidates through email preferably before the Mock. (SEBLite shall not be uninstalled till completion of CSEET )

2.. Login using the credentials by the candidates as sent to them by email and SMS before the Test.

3.. At the beginning of each session, the candidate undergoes an identity verification at 2 levels,

Level 1 : Capture of facial photo. During the Test, the AI tool constantly monitors the picture of the candidate taking the Test with the facial photo captured initially for any mismatch. In case of any mismatch, the system will capture the anomaly and notification to candidate / live proctor is also instantly displayed.

Level 2 : Candidate will need to display Admit Card and Valid ID Proof (PAN / Aadhar / Any other valid Govt. Approved ID) in orginal. Proctor will instruct the candidate to display the Admit Card / ID after the logging in to the Test.

· Focus changed to a different window: Candidate tabs out of the test taking window.

· Browser not supported: Candidate is using an older browser version

· Webcam is disabled: Candidates web cam is disabled

· Face is not visible in the camera: Candidate is not focusing on the screen.

· Several faces in front of the camera: There are other people along with the test taker.

· Face does not match the profile: Candidate taking the Test is not the same person whose photo was captured in before starting the Test and as per the Admit Card.

· Microphone muted or its volume is low: Candidate has muted the microphone Conversation or noise in the background: System has captured background noise.

· Screen activities are not shared: Candidate has stopped screen share activity

· Second display is used: Additional display like extended monitor has been connected.

· Full-screen mode is disabled: Candidate has disabled full screen mode

· Proctor can chat with a test taker in an active chat session.

· Proctor can communicate with test taker via microphone (sound only) or the camera (video + sound) modes

· Session saves photos of the test taker’s face and periodic (every minute) snapshots of the test taker’s webcam and screen

· Each session is finished either by the test taker, or 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

· At the end of the session, the proctor leaves a comment (Positive or Negative) depending on the conduct of the test taker during the test taking. If there were no violations during the session, then the proctor makes a positive conclusion and confirms the

session.

Test ?

Candidates shall be allowed a maximum additional time of 15 Minutes to compensate the time loss if there are disruptions due to power failure or network related issues with the permission of live proctors.

II. Each question is followed by four alternative answer marked as A, B, C and D. The candidate shall choose the most appropriate answer to each question and mark the same through click of mouse against the appropriate answer. Chosen answer will be highlighted and will automatically be saved. The questions may be answered in any order within the stipulated time.

III. Candidates can make changes in their answer already chosen/marked by simply clicking the other answer option of their choice at any time before conclusion of Test or before clicking ‘END TEST’ Button.

IV. Candidates shall not click ‘END TEST’ button followed by warnings with ‘PLEASE CONFIRM’ button until they have completed all the questions of all sections of the Test and intend for submission of the Test. The Test shall NOT RE- START once ‘CONFIRM’ button is clicked.

V. Countdown clock will start on commencement of Test and the same will be displayed on the top right hand corner of the Test Window for the remaining time available to a candidate for the Test.

VII. In case of restarting / shut down of computer due to technical reasons, immediately report the same to the Proctor on duty. Answers already marked and time of the test will be saved and the candidate will be able to resume the test from

the exact point that last appeared before him/her.

I. Click ‘Start Test’ button below to start the test.

II. Select the correct answer for each question. Then click ‘Next’ button to move to the Next Question.

III. Click on ‘Previous’ button to move to the Previous Question.

IV. You can Bookmark any number of Questions by clicking on ‘Mark’ (for review) button; you can remove the Bookmark by clicking on it again.

V. You can change your response for any question before submitting the test by marking the new response (Radio Button). You can unattempt any question by using the ‘Clear’ button to mark the Question unanswered.

VI. Every time you select an option or a particular question, following changes can be seen on Question Panel.• Questions that are Not Visited, are marked in ‘WHITE’ color.• Questions that are Not Answered, are marked in ‘RED’’ color.• Questions that are Answered, are marked in ‘GREEN’ color.•

Questions that are Not Answered & Marked for Review, are marked in ‘ORANGE’ color.• Questions that are Answered & Marked, are marked in ‘BLUE’ color with a tag

VII. After completion of your test, click ‘End Test’ button to submit the test. End test button will be visible ONLY in the ‘Last Question’.

VIII. Your ‘Test Summary’ will be displayed once you click on ‘End Test’.

2. The Candidate’s face must be fully framed, and no partial or complete exit from the camera’s field of view is permitted.

3. The candidate’s face should be in the centre of the webcam’s field and eye contact/focus on the screen

throughout the duration of the test.

5. Hair, clothing, hands, or anything else should not cover the face area at any point in time, throughout the test duration.

6. Sunglasses not to be worn during the test. Only transparent and non-reflecting lenses/glasses are allowed.

7. The Candidate should take the test in solitude and there should not be anyone else in the room apart from the test taker.

8. It is prohibited to leave the workplace during the examination, and such an act may result in termination of the examination, or other actions as deemed appropriate.

9. There should not be voices or noise in the background throughout the duration of the test. Candidate shall not converse to anyone during the test or read question(s) / answer(s) aloud.

10. The exam must be taken in safe exam browser with a full screen window. You cannot switch to other applications (including another Browsers/Browser-Tab) or minimize the browser.

11. All programs e.g. skype, zoom, etc. or applications like MS Teams etc. that use the webcam, mic & screen share should not be used during the test.

12. The materials and contents of the examination should not be recorded in any way.

13. Do not use unfair means during examination like mobile, other app support, using google etc. It can result in disqualification. Read and follow Instructions to the candidates.

14. After completing the exam, please follow the exit sequence to come out from the safe exam browser. Press Alt+Esc key together in sequence to come out from the safe exam browser (SEB). Alt+Esc key shall only be pressed after final submission of your test.

15. Antivirus should be disabled, uninstall or should allow the web camera and mic to run through chrome browser.

16. SEBLite shall not be uninstalled from your computer / laptop until your examination is over.

AM to 6:00 PM, excluding Sunday).

Note: – Exam will start from the time and Question where it is ended and clock will continue till the prescribed time .

If any candidate is having any issue regarding question paper, such queries are not to be asked from live proctor. Candidates are advised to send such queries/concerns, after the test is over, to Joint Secretary, Directorate of Examinations, ICSI at [email protected] for consideration.

After login and test process has commenced then candidates cannot use phone/mobile. During the test process, candidates should use only chat box or built-in mic of system to contact the live proctor for any assistance. The candidate can also wave his/her hand before web camera.

USE OF MOBILE PHONE AND ELECTRONIC GADGETS DURING THE TEST IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Bluetooth headset?

the test, will be treated as resorting to unfair means.