| Quick answer: CSEET (Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test) is the entry exam of the CS course, conducted by ICSI. Class 12 passed or appearing students can register. It has 4 papers of 100 marks each, is held in February, June and October, and you pass with 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate. The first attempt costs ₹9,000 in total. |
What is CSEET?
CSEET stands for Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test. It is the first stage of the Company Secretary course for students starting after Class 12. Clearing CSEET opens the door to CS Executive.
Class 12 → CSEET → CS Executive → CS Professional → Training → Company Secretary
CSEET Exam Guide at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
| Conducted By | ICSI |
| Eligibility | Class 12 passed / appearing |
| Exam Sessions | February, June & October |
| Exam Mode | Centre-Based |
| Papers | 4 papers, 400 marks |
| Passing | 40% in each paper + 50% aggregate |
CSEET Subjects and Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Pattern |
| 1 | Business Communication | 100 | Subjective |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 100 | Subjective |
| 3 | Economic and Business Environment | 100 | Subjective |
| 4 | Business Laws and Management | 100 | OMR-Based |
Important split:
- Economic and Business Environment: Economics 50 marks + Business Environment 50 marks
- Business Laws and Management: Business Laws 60 marks + Business Management 40 marks
CSEET Passing Marks
You must score at least 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate. That means a minimum of 200 out of 400 overall, while also clearing every paper individually.
CSEET Fees
| Particular | Amount |
| Registration Fee | ₹7,500 |
| Examination Fee | ₹1,500 per session |
| First Attempt Cost | ₹9,000 |
The registration fee includes the Student Induction Programme (SIP) and ICSI Online Classes. Fee concessions are available for eligible categories under ICSI rules.
How to Register for CSEET – CSEET Exam Guide
Register Online → Pay Registration Fee → Complete SIP → Enrol for Examination → Appear for CSEET
After registering, complete the SIP, fill the exam enrolment form for your session, pay the ₹1,500 exam fee and appear for the exam. Follow the latest ICSI instructions for SIP scheduling.
CSEET Registration and Result Validity
| Particular | Validity |
| CSEET Registration | 3 Years |
| CSEET Result after Passing | 1 Year |
Once you pass, register for CS Executive within one year of your result.
What If You Do Not Clear CSEET?
You do not need to register again. While your registration is valid, simply fill the exam form again and pay the exam fee. You do not repeat the SIP just because you failed an attempt.
How to Prepare for CSEET
Study Material → Classes → Practice → Guideline Answers → Revision → Tests
- Start with ICSI study material for the restructured CSEET syllabus
- Practise answer writing for the three subjective papers
- Use ICSI Guideline Answers to see how answers are expected to be written
- Practise MCQs for the OMR-based Business Laws and Management paper
- Take full-length tests before the exam
After CSEET Exam Guide: Next Stop CS Executive
After clearing CSEET Exam Guide, you move to CS Executive, the first professional level, where you study Company Law, securities laws, taxation and more.
CSEET Classes at Jahangir Tutorials
Jahangir Tutorials is exclusively focused on the Company Secretary course.
- Offline CSEET Classes, Mumbai (Hinglish): Face-to-face at Andheri West
- Online CSEET Classes, All India (100% English): Professionally recorded and edited, conceptual and exam-oriented lectures for students across India, including South India
CSEET Offline Lectures (Hinglish) – Mumbai Batch
CSEET Online Lectures (English) – All India
All official ICSI links are on our ICSI Links page.
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Frequently Asked Questions on CSEET Exam Guide
1. What is CSEET?
CSEET stands for Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test. It is the entry exam of the CS course, conducted by ICSI, for students starting after Class 12.
2. Who can apply for CSEET?
Students who have passed or are appearing for Class 12 can register for CSEET.
3. How many times is CSEET held in a year?
CSEET is held three times a year, in February, June and October.
4. What are the CSEET subjects?
Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, Economic and Business Environment, and Business Laws and Management. Each paper carries 100 marks.
5. What are the passing marks for CSEET?
You need 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate, which means at least 200 out of 400 marks overall.
6. What is the CSEET fee?
The registration fee is ₹7,500 and the exam fee is ₹1,500 per session, so the first attempt costs ₹9,000.
7. What happens if I fail CSEET?
You do not need to register again while your registration is valid. Fill the exam form again and pay the exam fee for the next session.
8. How long is the CSEET result valid?
The CSEET result is valid for 1 year after passing, so you should register for CS Executive within that period.
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