CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET)


About the Course

CSEET is the entry-level test for the Company Secretary (CS) course, conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). It is mandatory for all new entrants (except for graduates in some cases).


CS Executive Entrance Test

CSEET Syllabus

  • Paper 1: Business Communication (50 marks)
  • Paper 2: Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning (50 marks)
  • Paper 3: Economic and Business Environment (50 marks)
  • Paper 4: Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills (Viva Voce) (50 marks)

CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) shall be conducted on a single day as per the following:
a) Computer Based Test of 120 Minutes consisting of four parts viz. (i) Business communication; (ii) Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning; (iii) Economic and Business Environment; and (iv) Current Affairs
b) Viva Voce of 15 Minutes on “Presentation and Communication Skills”


Pattern of CSEET

The Institute will conduct CS Executive Entrance Test based on Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions and viva-voce for testing listening, written communication, and oral communication skills. There will be four papers in CS Executive Entrance Test. Each paper will contain Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions having one or two marks each with four options and one correct answer. The duration of the Test shall be 120 minutes and viva-voce on presentation and communication skills of 15 minutes.


CSEET Registration

The CSEET will be held on a quarterly basis as per the indicative schedule and the details of registration window given below:

Month of Exam Cut-off Date for Registration
May 15th 30th April
July 15th 30th June
November 15th 31st October
January 15th 31st December

CSEET Registration Fees

Particulars Fees Amount Concession
General Category Rs. 1000/- NA
SC/ST Rs. 500/- 50%
Physically Handicapped Rs. 500/- 50%