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ICSI CS (Company Secretary - CSEET & Executive)

Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Company Secretary Examination — The premier professional credential for corporate governance, board compliance, securities law, mergers & acquisitions, and legal advisory across corporate India. Administered by ICSI under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980.

Conducting Body
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Frequency
CSEET conducted 4 times a year (January, May, July, November) | Executive & Professional twice a year (June & December)
Mode & Duration
Remote Proctored / Computer Based (CBT) (2 Hours (120 Minutes for CSEET))
Exam Month
January, May, July, November (CSEET)
ICSI CS (Company Secretary - CSEET & Executive) (Institute of Company Secretaries of India - Company Secretary Examination) Examination Guide
Commerce & Professional

Official Guide & Assessment Pattern for ICSI CS (Company Secretary - CSEET & Executive)

Exam Significance & Admission Purpose

The premier professional credential for corporate governance, board compliance, securities law, mergers & acquisitions, and legal advisory across corporate India. Administered by ICSI under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980.

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 pass in any stream (except Fine Arts) from any recognized board

Exam Pattern & Test Structure

SectionQuestionsMarksDuration
Paper 1: Business Communication35 Questions (Grammar, Vocabulary, Business Letters, Email Etiquette)50 MarksIntegrated 120 Mins
Paper 2: Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning35 Questions (Company Law, Constitution, Torts, Elements of Law, Reasoning)50 MarksIntegrated 120 Mins
Paper 3: Economic & Business Environment35 Questions (Indian Economy, Union Budget, Regulatory Bodies, SEBI/RBI)50 MarksIntegrated 120 Mins
Paper 4: Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude35 Questions (Current Events, National/Global Affairs, Numerical Math)50 MarksIntegrated 120 Mins
Marking Scheme:+1 or +2 Marks per question. No negative marking in CSEET. Passing criteria: Min 40% in each paper and 50% aggregate (100/200 total).

Recommended Preparation Timeline & Strategy

Master the basics of Company Law (Companies Act 2013), Law of Contract, and Law of Torts for Paper 2.
Follow corporate regulatory updates from SEBI, MCA, and RBI through daily financial news.
Practice mock tests on the ICSI online testing portal.

Cutoff Trends & Score Analysis

CSEET passing percentage is generally 60-70%, whereas the subsequent CS Executive passing rate drops to 10-18% due to intensive legal casework.

Premier Colleges & Universities Accepting Scores

ICSI (Direct admission to CS Executive Programme followed by Management Training)
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