The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has revised the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) syllabus and exam pattern. These changes become effective from June 2026 . The CSEET exam will now be conducted three times a year. Candidates can find the updated details on the official website, icsi.edu.
Key Changes for CSEET 2026
The revised structure introduces several modifications. The examination mode shifts from online remote-proctored to an offline format. Exam sessions will now occur in February, June, and October . The new exam shift is scheduled from 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM . The registration fee for CSEET is INR 7500 , with an additional enrollment fee of INR 1500 .
The registration validity remains up to three years. The subject marks for each paper are set at 100.
Below is an overview of the key updates:
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | ICSI CSEET 2026 Revised Syllabus and Pattern |
| Exam Name | ICSI Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) |
| Board Name | Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | icsi.edu |
| Exam Mode (New) | Offline |
| Exam Sessions (New) | February, June, October |
| Revised Exam Shift | 2:30 PM – 5:45 PM |
| CSEET Registration Fee | INR 7500 |
| CSEET Enrollment Fee | INR 1500 |
| Registration Validity | Up to 3 years |
CSEET 2026 Registration and Exam Dates
The ICSI has released a new calendar for registrations and examinations. Prospective candidates should note the specific deadlines for each session.
Registration Dates:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CSEET June 2026 Registration | December 16, 2025 – February 15, 2026 |
| CSEET October 2026 Registration | February 16 – May 31, 2026 |
| CSEET February 2027 Registration | June 1 – September 30, 2026 |
Enrollment Fee Submission Dates:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| CSEET February Enrollment (without late fee) | November 1 – December 7 (Previous Year) |
| CSEET February Enrollment (with late fee) | December 8 – 20 (Previous Year) |
| CSEET June Enrollment (without late fee) | March 1 – April 7, 2026 |
| CSEET June Enrollment (with late fee) | April 8 – 20, 2026 |
| CSEET October Enrollment (without late fee) | July 1 – August 7, 2026 |
| CSEET October Enrollment (with late fee) | August 8 – 20, 2026 |
Revised Exam Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSEET February Exam | 1st week of February |
| CSEET June Exam | June 1 – 4, 2026 |
| CSEET October Exam | 1st week of October |
Result Announcement Dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSEET February Result | Last week of March |
| CSEET June Result | Last week of July |
| CSEET October Result | Last week of November |
Revised CSEET 2026 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The exam pattern has been updated, distinguishing between subjective and OMR-based papers. The test duration for most papers is three hours. Business Laws and Management will be an OMR-based paper of two hours.
| Exam Day | Subject(s) | Maximum Marks | Pattern | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Day | Business Communication | 100 | Subjective | 3 hours |
| 2nd Day | Fundamentals of Accounting | 100 | Subjective | 3 hours |
| 3rd Day | Economic and Business Environment | 100 | Subjective | 3 hours |
| 4th Day | Business Laws and Management (Business Laws – 60 Marks, Business Management – 40 Marks) |
100 | OMR-based | 2 hours |
Students must check the official ICSI website, icsi.edu, for the complete revised syllabus and any further updates. This information is crucial for preparation for the 2026 examinations.