ICSI Announces New Structure of CSEET from June 2026

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has come up with a new structure of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) which shall be effective from June 2026. This article will help you understand all the important changes made in the new structure.

Why updates in the CSEET Exam?

The updated structure of CSEET brings various benefits:

• Modern programme allied with recent corporate and regulatory trends
• Better evaluation of your conceptual understanding and reasoned skills
• Renewed study materials for effective preparation
• Stronger base for CS Executive and Professional level
• Improved exam proficiency with improved facilities

EXAMINATION STRUCTURE

The new CSEET consists of 4 papers:

Subjective Papers (3 hours each, 100 marks):

1. Day 1: Business Communication
2. Day 2: Fundamentals of Accounting
3. Day 3: Economic and Business Environment

Exam Timings: Exams will be conducted from 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM (includes 15 minutes reading time) 

OMR-Based Paper (2 hours, 100 marks):

4. Day 4: Business Laws and Management

• Business Laws – 60 marks and Business Management – 40 marks
• No negative marking! (Good News)

EXAM DATES?

CSEET will now be held three times a year:

• February Session – Exam in first week of February, results will be declared by end of March
• June Session – Exam in first week of June, results will be declared by end of July
• October Session – Exam in first week of October, results will be declared by end of November

REGISTRATION DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Eligibility:

• Must be an Indian National
• Passed or appearing in 12^th standard (10+2) or equivalent

Fees:

• Registration Fee: ₹7,500 (includes Student Induction Programme and online classes)
• Exam Fee: ₹1,500 per session

Registration Windows

Special Note: For June 2026 (first session), registration opens December 16, 2025, and closes February 15, 2026. 

EXAM ENROLLMENT DEADLINES

• Normal Fee (₹1,500): Approximately 2 months before exam
• With Late Fee (₹1,500 + ₹250): About 10 days extension available

Fee Concessions!

You can get 50% discount on both registration and exam fees if you belong to:

• SC/ST category
• Physically Handicapped
• Northeastern states, Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep, or Himachal Pradesh

100% waiver on registration fee for students from:

• Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Union Territories 

Here’s how you can skip CSEET!

You can directly register for CS Executive Programme if you have:

• Cleared ICSI Foundation Examination
• Completed CA Final or CMA Final
• Holding Bachelor’s or Post Graduate degree
• Appearing in final year/semester of Bachelor’s degree 

How to Pass CSEET?

To clear the exam, you need:

• Minimum 40% in each paper
• Minimum 50% in total (aggregate of all papers)
• All papers must be passed in one sitting
• No exemptions or carry forward of marks

IMPORTANT VALIDITY PERIODS

Registration Validity: 3 years from the calendar month you register

Result Validity: 1 year from result announcement date

• You must register for CS Executive Programme within this period

Transition Information

Last Exam Under Old Pattern: January 2026

• If you clear exams in January 2026, you will get 1 year to enroll for CS Executive Level

First Exam Under New Pattern: June 2026

Additional Information

• Marksheets: Only Electronic Marksheets will be issued
• Refund Policy: No refunds except in case of double payment
• Venue: Allocated examination centers in all major cities across India
• Result Verification: You can apply for verification of marks within 21 days of result declaration

Quick Tips for Aspiring CS Students

1. Register early to avoid last-minute problems and rush.
2. Verify if you’re qualified for fee privileges
3. See if you are qualified for direct CS Executive level entry
4. Plan your exam within the valid registration periods

For the latest updates and complete curriculum, visit: www.icsi.edu or contact me.