The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has formally opened the registration for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) January 2025 session. If you are planning to become a company secretary, this is the first and necessary step of the way.
In this blog, we will be guiding you through the application process and you will be provided with the important information about CSEET.
What is CSEET?
The CSEET is a test that has been fashioned for those students who are interested in the role of a Company Secretary (CS) as their career. It is the entry point to the CS career and candidates are evaluated in various areas such as corporate law, accounting, and communication.
Important Dates for the January 2025 Session of the CSEET.
Registration Opens: The application window for the January 2025 session is now open.
Last Date to Apply: A candidate can register until December 15th 2024.
Exam Date: The CSEET exam will be held on 11th January 2025
How to Apply Online?
To register for the CSEET January 2025 exam, you can follow the steps provided on the official website of the certification body.
Follow these steps to successfully register for CSEET January 2025:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to ICSI’s main website.
- Latest Updates: Click the “Latest Updates” link.
- CSEET January 2025 Session Link: Locate the “CSEET January 2025 Session” link from the menu. Click on it.
- Login Page: The page will be redirected to the login page. Input the needed data (like registration number, date of birth and so on) and press “Submit.”
- Application Form: Provide the application form with the correct details. It is important to verify all your information before sending your application.
- Application Fee: First of all, pay the application fees. The fee structure might differ, and so for the details, refer to the official notice.
- Submit and Confirm: Following the filling of the form and the payment, send us your application. You will be notified.
Eligibility for CSEET Jan 2025
Educational Qualification
Applicants with 10+2 qualification from any recognized board of studies or awaiting results will be eligible for the same.
Graduates, post-graduates, and equivalent qualification holders are also eligible to apply.
Any background candidate is eligible except for the candidate holding a Fine Arts background.
Exemption in CSEET
Those candidates who qualify their ICAI (CA) Foundation exam and ICMAI (CMA) Foundation exam will get exemption from CSEET.
Candidates holding a pass certificate issued by the CS Executive Program are exempted from appearing in the CSEET and join the ICSI Executive Program.
Upper Age Limit:
There is no age bar for sitting in the CSEET exam.
Exam Frequency:
CSEET examination by the ICSI is conducted four times a year.
Why CSEET?
- Industry Recognition: CSEET is certificated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other appropriate agencies. It gives you a credibility.
- Foundation for CS Course: CSEET deals with elementary ideas that are required for the CS course. It is the first stage of CS examinations that prepares you for the next level.
- Skill Development: The assessment examines your communication skills, legal understanding, and business management.
CSEET Exam Pattern 2025
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) declares the examination pattern for the CSEET January 2025, wherein the number of questions, sections, and marking scheme is mentioned.
- The CSEET exam is Objective Type / Multiple Choice CS Executive Entrance Test including questions and Vivas to evaluate listening, writing, and oral communication skills.
- The computer-Based Test (CBT) format, lasts 120 minutes, after which a 15-minute viva voce on Presentation and Communication Skills is conducted in designated test centres.
- Each paper contains Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions which make up the paper.
- Questions are either one-mark or two-marks.
- For each question, there are four options given, with only one being the correct answer.
- The examination has a viva voce component that assesses Presentation and communication skills.
- On the other hand, there is no deduction of marks for wrong answers in the CSEET exam, which allows candidates to answer without fear of penalty.
| ICSI CSEET Exam Pattern January 2025 | |
| Subjects | Marks |
| Business Communication | 50 |
| Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning | 50 |
| Economic & Business Environment | 50 |
| Current Affairs, Presentation, and Communication Skills, and Quantitative Aptitude | 50 |
| Total | 200 |
CSEET Admit Card:
To get the CSEET 2025 admission card for January session, one must be a successful candidate for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test. On the last week of December 2024, the admit card will be made available (tentatively). Candidates must log in online with their credentials in order to download it.
Final thoughts to end:
CSEET’s registration is the first step you take to have a successful career as a Company Secretary. Don’t miss this opportunity! Don’t miss this valuable opportunity.
Go to the ICSI web page today, and get yourselves registered for the January 2025 session.
Do not forget the preparation and the determination that will help you achieve your goal. Good luck as you journey through the CSEET process!
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