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CSEET 2027, restructured
CSEET 2027 is conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. The restructured entrance stage for the company-secretary course, effective from June 2026. It is used for admission to The CS Executive registration route, subject to ICSI conditions. Format: a pen-and-paper test. This page lists the eligibility rule, the exam pattern, the syllabus and the dates, each with its official source.
Institute of Company Secretaries of India / Checked on 2 October 2026
What this route opens
The restructured entrance stage for the company-secretary course, effective from June 2026.
- The CS Executive registration route, subject to ICSI conditions
Requirements to check
Indian nationals who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 or equivalent may register. Complete the mandatory Student Induction Programme before you enrol for the CSEET examination.
Official source checked / 2026-10-06
Exam format
Pen-and-paper test
- Business Communication
Not published or not applicable; see the format note. / 100 marks
- Fundamentals of Accounting
Not published or not applicable; see the format note. / 100 marks
- Economic and Business Environment
Not published or not applicable; see the format note. / 100 marks
- Business Laws and Management
Not published or not applicable; see the format note. / 100 marks
There is no negative marking in the objective fourth paper. The first three papers are subjective.
Format note: Centre-based examinations on four days: 180 minutes each for Papers 1–3, and 120 minutes for the OMR-based Paper 4, plus the announced reading time. The former remote-test pattern no longer applies.
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What is CSEET, restructured used for?
The restructured entrance stage for the company-secretary course, effective from June 2026.
- The CS Executive registration route, subject to ICSI conditions
- Conducted by
- Institute of Company Secretaries of India
- Course areas
- Company secretary
Who can take CSEET, restructured?
Indian nationals who have passed or are appearing in Class 12 or equivalent may register. Complete the mandatory Student Induction Programme before you enrol for the CSEET examination.
Official source checked. Last checked .
What is the CSEET, restructured exam pattern?
- Mode
- Pen-and-paper test
- Duration
- Not published
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Business Communication | Not published | 100 |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | Not published | 100 |
| Economic and Business Environment | Not published | 100 |
| Business Laws and Management | Not published | 100 |
Marking: There is no negative marking in the objective fourth paper. The first three papers are subjective.
Format note: Centre-based examinations on four days: 180 minutes each for Papers 1–3, and 120 minutes for the OMR-based Paper 4, plus the announced reading time. The former remote-test pattern no longer applies.
Official source checked. Last checked .
Source: Institute of Company Secretaries of India; Institute of Company Secretaries of India; Institute of Company Secretaries of India
What is the CSEET, restructured syllabus?
Business Communication
- English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and summaries
- Communication skills, digital etiquette and business correspondence
Fundamentals of Accounting
- Accounting concepts and process, bank reconciliation and depreciation
- Sole-trader, partnership, LLP, company and not-for-profit accounts
Economic and Business Environment
- Economics, national income, budget, finance and Indian economy
- Entrepreneurship, institutions, global environment, sustainability, AI and governance
Business Laws and Management
- Law, company, contract, partnership, sale of goods and negotiable instruments
- Management functions, principles and company-management cases
When are the CSEET 2027, restructured dates?
| Step | Date or window | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2027 registration deadline | Official source checked, checked 2 October 2026 | ||
| Next cycle | The restructured cycle runs in February, June and October. Confirm individual paper dates in the current schedule. | Needs verification, checked 2 October 2026 |
Each date comes from the official notice linked in its row. A date that has passed belongs to the last cycle.
Which careers and board syllabi connect to CSEET, restructured?
Careers whose routes use this exam
- Company secretary
Help a company follow company law and good governance: prepare board meetings, keep accurate records of decisions and track required filings.
Where can I find official CSEET, restructured papers?
- Business Communication, set 1, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
- Fundamentals of Accounting, set 1, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
- Economic and Business Environment, set 1, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
- Business Laws and Management, set 1, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
- Business Communication, set 2, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
- Fundamentals of Accounting, set 2, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
- Economic and Business Environment, set 2, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
- Business Laws and Management, set 2, 2026: Official sample, checked 2 October 2026
Where does this information come from?
Needs verification. Last checked .
- Restructured CSEET official page, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, accessed
- Restructured CSEET FAQs, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, accessed
- Restructured CSEET syllabus effective June 2026, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, accessed
- ICSI current CSEET February 2027 registration notice, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, accessed
Prepared by the Disha Stars team from the sources listed here. Check the latest official notice before you apply.