CSEET Restructured for June 2026: Everything Students Need to Know (Full Breakdown)
ICSI has officially declared a major restructuring in the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test, which will apply to the batch commencing from June 2026 onwards. The major reform in the CS entrance system in recent years is bound to leave the students curious, confused, and excited all at once.
The new structure aims to align the exam with realistic corporate needs and stronger foundational skills while ensuring that, in the future, Company Secretaries will be industry-ready from day one. Here’s a clear blog that explains in a student-friendly manner exactly what has changed and how it will affect aspirants.
Why This Restructuring Matters
ICSI has introduced these changes with a clear purpose:
The objective is to improve the quality of professional education and to ensure that students entering the CS Executive Programme have the right mix of conceptual understanding, analytical skills, and communication abilities.
In other words, CSEET with its revamped curriculum has been made more relevant, structured, and competitive.
Key Highlights of the New CSEET Structure
- According to the official announcement, the restructured test focuses on:
- Updated Curriculum & Syllabus aligned with technological, regulatory and corporate developments.
- Enhanced Assessment Framework to test deeper understanding rather than superficial memory.
- Improved Examination Experience: on-centre exams instead of remote proctored mode.
- Strengthened Competencies required for the CS Executive & Professional levels.
- Overall, the exam becomes more serious, more professional, more reflective of real world requirements.
When will the new CSEET start?
First session under the new structure: June 2026
The last session of the old remote-proctored format: January 2026
Such students passing the January 2026 examination will still get one year to register for CS Executive without paying any exemption fee.
Updated Eligibility Criteria
To register under the new system:
Only Indian nationals can apply.
Candidates qualified or appearing in Class 12 (10+2) may apply.
Who is exempt from CSEET?
Students in the following categories can directly enroll in the CS Executive Programme:
Those who passed ICSI Foundation Examination
Candidates who have passed the CA Final (ICAI)
Those who finished CMA Final (ICMAI)
Graduates & Postgraduates
Final-year degree students can also register directly for the Executive Programme.
Revised Fee Structure
At the time of CSEET Registration:
₹7,500 (Includes student induction programme + Online Classes)
Examination Fee per Session: ₹1,500
Fee Concessions
Registration to CSEET (on Fee payable at the time of Registration)
| Category | Concession |
| SC/ST | 50% |
| Physically Handicapped | 50% |
| Students from Northeastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh | 50% |
| Students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 100% |
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New Exam Schedule & Cut-off Dates
Registration Windows
| Session Registration Period |
| June 2026 16 Dec 2025 – 15 Feb 2026 |
| October 2026 16 Feb 2026 – 31 May 2026 |
| February Session 1 June – 30 Sept |
Exam Registration
Normal Fee: 1st–7th (Month prior)
Late Fee: 8th–20th
Exam Dates
Exams for CSEET will now be held in examination centres, not at home.
First Week of February
First Week of June
First Week of October
Results will be announced within 7–8 weeks of the exam.
New Exam Pattern & Subjects-Major Change!
| Day | Subject | Marks | Pattern | Duration |
| Day 1 | Business Communication | 100 | Subjective | 3 hours |
| Day 2 | Fundamentals of Accounting | 100 | Subjective | 3 hours |
| Day 3 | Economic & Business Environment | 100 | Subjective | 3 hours |
| Day 4 | Business Laws & Management | 100 | OMR (60+40) | 2 hours |
No negative marking for the OMR-based paper.
Note: Detailed syllabus will be updated by the ICSI soon.
This is a major shift from an earlier one-day MCQ-based exam.
Passing Criteria
To pass the redesigned CSEET:
Minimum 40% in each paper
Minimum 50% aggregate
No exemptions
No carry-forward of marks
A student is required to qualify all papers in one sitting.
Other Important Points
- CSEET registration is valid for 3 years.
- Result of CSEET is valid for 1 year only.
- Only E-mark sheets will be issued.
- Exams will be held from 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM with 15 minutes reading time.
- No refund of fees unless double payment.
What this means for aspiring students of CS
The revised CSEET is certainly much broader and more strenuous compared to its predecessor. Apart from a single 2-hour MCQ test, students are now required to prepare for:
Four separate papers
Three long subjective exams
One objective exam
Higher level analytical and writing-based assessment
This change pushes students to develop real professional abilities rather than “exam-cracking shortcuts.” It also brings the CS entrance exam closer to the high standards of CA CPT/Foundation or CMA Foundation.
For serious aspirants, this is one step toward building stronger long-term confidence for both the Executive and Professional levels.
Final Thoughts
The new structure of CSEET may be challenging to adapt to initially, but it is also more meaningful and future-ready. Students who start early, build on foundational strength, and practice writing-based answers will adapt comfortably.
The CS profession is evolving fast, and this revamped CSEET is a positive step towards strengthening the next generation of corporate governance professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Restructured CSEET 2026
The restructured CSEET would begin from the June 2026 session. The January 2026 session will be the last exam under the old remote-proctored format.
The restructured CSEET will be conducted at specifically dedicated exam centers across major Indian cities. The remote-proctored system is abolished.
A student must score:
• 40% marks in each paper, and
• Aggregate 50% marks,
in one sitting. There is no exemption or carry-forward of marks.
There are four papers conducted over four days:
1. Business Communication (Subjective) 2. Fundamentals of Accounting – Subjective 3. Economic & Business Environment – Subjective 4. Business Laws & Management (OMR)
No. OMR paper of Business Laws & Management does not have any kind of negative marking.
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