CSEET will be conducted in a remote proctored mode, it is not conducted through exam centers. Candidates are allowed to give their examination from their home or any convenient location where there is minimal disturbance. Candidates are advised to use a Laptop or desktop, usage of mobile phones and tablets are prohibited.

The CSEET result has a validity of one year. After the validity period, candidates need to sit for the exam again to apply for the executive entrance test.

The most important document is your admit card. Along with it, One of the Original Photo Identity Cards issued by Govt. Departments that can be Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card, UID Aadhaar Card, Voter Card handy for verification by the Remote Proctors. Other than this candidates are not allowed to carry any other documents.

Candidates are needed to login the test portal 15 mins prior before the specified test timings. No candidates will be allowed to commence the test after the first fifteen minutes.

No, candidates are not allowed to finish the test before the scheduled time of 90 minutes.

Candidates are expected to score 40% in each paper and 50% as aggregate in all papers together.

No, there will be no Negative marking for CSEET examinations.

Candidates are not allowed to use any Book, Study Material, Handwritten or Printed Notes, Mobile Phone, Headphone, Earphone, Pager, Digital Diary, Calculator, BlueTooth device, Laptop, Palmtop, Smart Watch, Health Band or any other electronic device or gadget. Candidates are also not allowed to use Pen/ Pencil and Paper for the Test.

No paper or pad even for rough work is not allowed during the test.

Candidates will be granted a maximum of 15 additional minutes to make up for any disruptions caused by power failures or network issues, provided they have permission from the live proctors. It is advised that candidates ensure their laptops are fully charged or that their desktops are connected to a UPS in advance.

SEBLite Download and Installation: Candidates must download and install SEBLite (Safe Exam Browser) using the link provided via email, preferably before the mock test. SEBLite should not be uninstalled until the completion of the CSEET.

Login Credentials: Candidates should log in using the credentials sent to them via email and SMS before the test.
Identity Verification: At the start of each session, candidates will undergo identity verification at two levels:
Level 1: A facial photo will be captured. During the test, an AI tool will continuously monitor the candidate’s image for any discrepancies compared to the initial photo. If a mismatch is detected, the system will capture the anomaly, and a notification will be instantly sent to the candidate and the live proctor.

Level 2: Candidates must display their Admit Card and a valid ID proof (such as PAN, Aadhar, or any other government-approved ID) in its original form. The proctor will instruct the candidate to show these documents after logging into the test

Candidates are allowed to drink water in a transparent bottle during the test

Before the examination starts and the candidate logs in they can use their digital devices like phone or tab to contact the help desk. Once the examination starts, the candidates are not allowed to use any such devices, they can use the chat box or built-in mic in the system to contact the live proctor for any assistance.

Candidates can anytime contact the ICSI Office helpline number available in their official website or can also use their chatbox.

No, the usage of mobile and tablet are strictly prohibited for the examination. Students are only allowed to use a desktop or laptop for giving their examination.

Click the “Start Test” button to begin the test.
Select the correct answer for each question, then click “Next” to proceed to the next question.
Use the “Previous” button to go back to the previous question.
Bookmark questions for review by clicking the “Mark” button; click it again to remove the bookmark.
You can change your answer before submitting by selecting a new option (radio button). Use the “Clear” button to leave a question unanswered.
The question panel will show the following statuses:

WHITE: Not Visited
RED: Not Answered
GREEN: Answered
ORANGE: Not Answered & Marked for Review
BLUE: Answered & Marked (with a tag)
Click the “End Test” button to submit your test after completion; this button will only appear on the last question.
Your “Test Summary” will be displayed once you click “End Test.”

The candidate can simply raise their hand or wave it for the proctor to notice and respond to them.

The Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is the mandatory qualifying examination for students seeking admission to the CS Executive Programme conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

Yes. Passing CSEET is compulsory for registration into the CS Executive Programme, except for candidates who fall under the prescribed exemption categories.

A candidate is eligible to appear for CSEET if:

He or she is an Indian National

Has passed or is appearing in the Senior Secondary (10+2) Examination or an equivalent qualification

Students from Commerce, Science, and Arts streams are eligible.

The following candidates are exempted from appearing in CSEET and may directly register for CS Executive:

Candidates who have passed ICSI Foundation Examination

Candidates who have passed Final Examination of ICAI (CA)

Candidates who have passed Final Examination of ICMAI (CMA)

Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or Postgraduate Degree

Students appearing in the final year or final semester of a Bachelor’s Degree

No. There is no separate exemption fee applicable for candidates eligible for direct registration to the CS Executive Programme.

CSEET Registration Fee: ₹7,500
(Includes Student Induction Programme and Online Classes as prescribed by ICSI)

Examination Fee: ₹1,500 per session (paid separately)

Yes. Fee concessions are available as per ICSI norms for:

SC / ST candidates

Physically handicapped candidates

Students from Northeastern States, specified Union Territories, and special regions

Concessions apply to both registration fee and examination fee as applicable.

CSEET is conducted three times a year:

February Session

June Session

October Session

CSEET is conducted in a centre-based offline mode at designated examination centres across major cities in India.

CSEET consists of four papers conducted over four days:

Business Communication – 100 Marks

Fundamentals of Accounting – 100 Marks

Economic & Business Environment – 100 Marks

Business Laws & Management – 100 Marks (OMR Based)