CSEET June 2026 Restructured Syllabus, Subjects and Topics | How to Prepare ICSI CSEET June 2026
ICSI has formally announced a significant transformation in the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test, which will come into effect for the batches starting from June 2026. The most significant change that has come to the CS entrance format in the last few years will definitely make the students impatient, perplexed, and thrilled at the same time.
The proposed structure is geared at ensuring that the final examination is carried out in line with the required skills and competencies of the industry while ensuring that the future company secretary is industry-ready right from the word go.
Here is a detailed description of the proposed structure by way of a presentation that puts things even more clearly.
Why This Restructuring Matters?
ICSI has brought about these reforms with a definite intention:
It aims to enhance the quality of professional education and ensure the appropriate mix of concepts, analytical capacity, and communication skills in the students joining the CS Executive Programme.
That is, CSEET with the updated syllabus is now more relevant, well-structured, and competitive.
Important Points about the New Format of the CSEET Examination
- Recent Curriculum & Syllabus with latest developments in technology, legislation, and corporations.
- Improved Assessment Framework to assess an understanding beyond mere memory.
- Improved Examination Experience: “on-centre” exams rather than “remote proctored”
- Enhanced Competencies for the CS Executive and Professional levels.
- Overall, the exam becomes much more serious, much more professional, much more reflective of real-world needs.
When is the new applicable?
The first exam in new structure will be held in June 2026
The last session in the traditional method of remote proctoring: January 2026
These students will get one year to register for the CS Executive exam even after passing the test in January 2026 without paying the exemption fee.
Revised Criteria for Eligibility
To register in the new system:
Only Indian nationals need apply.
candidates qualified or appearing in class 12th(10+2) are eligible to apply.
Who is Exempt from CSEET?
The following groups of students are eligible to enroll for the CS Executive program directly into the CS Executive course:
Those who passed ICSI Foundation Examination
Candidates who have passed the CA Final (ICAI)
Those who have cleared the Final examination of the Chartered Management
Graduates & Postgraduates
Final year degree students can also register directly for the Executive Programme.
Amended Fee Structure
There During the time of CSEET Registration: ₹7,500 (Includes student induction program + Online Classes) Exam Fee Per Session: ₹1,500
Fee Concessions
Registration to CSEET (on Fee payable at the time of Registration)
New Exam Schedule & Cut-off Dates
| 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% |
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.
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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.
CSEET latest syllabus:
| CSEET Subjects | Topics |
| Business Communication | Business Law and Management Communication Business Correspondence Common Business Terminologies |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | Basics Concept and Principles of Accounting Accounting Process Bank Reconciliation Statement Depreciation and Amortization Preparation of Final Accounts for Sole Proprietorship Partnership and LLP Accounts Introduction to Company Accounts Accounting for Non-Profit Organizations |
| Economic and Business Environment | Part A: Economics (50 Marks) Basics of Demand and Supply and Forms of Market Competition National Income Accounting and Related Concepts Indian Union Budget Indian Financial Markets Indian Economy Part B: Business Environment (50 Marks) Entrepreneurship Scenario Business Environment Key Government Institutions Global Environment Environmental Governance AI and Business Environment Elements of Corporate Governance |
| Business Law and Management | Part A: Business Laws (60 marks) Introduction to Law Elements of Company Law Elements of Law of Contracts Elements of Law relating to Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership Elements of Law relating to Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership Elements of Law relating to Partnership and Limited Liability Partnership Part B: Business Management (40 Marks) Introduction to Management Functions of Management Principles of Management and Modern Approaches Management Knowledge for Company Secretaries |
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.
How to Prepare ICSI CSEET June 2026
Create a Study Plan as per your convenience, below is the one which we have tailored from our experience
1. Daily Study Routine: A student should Dedicate at least 5–6 hours a day for preparation, dividing time among the four subjects.
2. Weekly Targets: Also it is important to focus on completing one or two topics from each subject weekly.
3. Revision Time: Reserve weekends for revising previously studied topics.
4. Mock Tests: Allocate time for regular mock tests to simulate exam conditions.
5. Use Quality Study Materials: Start with the official ICSI study materials, which comprehensively cover the syllabus. Rely on reliable sources like newspapers, business magazines, and government reports for current affairs.
Final Thoughts
The restructured CSEET June 2026 exam brings new changes in the exam pattern and removes their previous MCQ format and one-day long exam and breaking in 4 days and subject-wise evaluation format, ICSI has definitely increased the bar to entry into the CS course. Though this format might look quite tough to some, it is definitely an advantage to those aspirants as it will instill solid foundation skills in them concerningcommunication, accounting, law, and business environment knowledge.
FAQs on CSEET June 2026
The new CSEET format will be effective from the June 2026 session. January 2026 will be the final attempt according to the old remote-proctored format.
CSEET exams will be held at specified exam centers. Remotely proctored (from home) exam mode is discontinued.
There are four papers altogether. Then there are three subjective papers and one objective paper based on OMR.
No, there is not. There is no negative marking in the paper on Business Laws & Management.
A minimum of 40% is required in each paper and 50% in aggregate. There shall be no exemptions and no carrying forward of marks. Students will have to clear all the papers in one attempt.
Yes, the new framework is more encompassing and stringent. But this new structure is expected to develop sharper conceptual understanding and skills, which will be extremely helpful at the CS Executive and Professional level.
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