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CSEET Previous Year Question Papers
Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India8 papers · 2026–2026Verified 10 Oct 2026
Papers by year
About CSEET
The Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is the entry test for registration in the CS Executive Programme, open to Indian nationals who have passed or are appearing in Class 12. From the June 2026 session ICSI restructured it into a centre-based examination of four 100-mark papers, three subjective and one OMR based, held in February, June and October sessions. The February 2027 session is scheduled from 1 to 4 February 2027.
Eligibility (summary)
Per ICSI's announcement on the restructured CSEET (effective from the June 2026 session), only Indian nationals who have passed or are appearing in the Senior Secondary (10+2) examination or equivalent may register; graduates, CS Foundation passed and some other categories are exempt and register directly for the Executive Programme. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Business Communication
Paper 711, subjective, 100 marks, 3 hours
- 2
Fundamentals of Accounting
Paper 712, subjective, 100 marks, 3 hours
- 3
Economic and Business Environment
Paper 713, subjective, 100 marks, 3 hours
- 4
Business Laws and Management
Paper 714, OMR based, 100 marks (Business Laws 60, Business Management 40), 2 hours
Business CommunicationFundamentals of AccountingEconomic and Business EnvironmentBusiness LawsBusiness Management
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Business Communication | Business Communication (711): subjective, 100 marks, 3 hours. The June and October 2026 papers have 8 questions: Question 1 compulsory and any five of Questions 2 to 8.ICSI announcement on restructured CSEET (effective June 2026 session) and the October 2026 question paper · source |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | Fundamentals of Accounting (712): subjective, 100 marks, 3 hours.ICSI announcement on restructured CSEET (effective June 2026 session) · source |
| Economic and Business Environment | Economic and Business Environment (713): subjective, 100 marks, 3 hours.ICSI announcement on restructured CSEET (effective June 2026 session) · source |
| Business Laws and Management | Business Laws and Management (714): OMR based, 100 marks (Business Laws 60 marks, Business Management 40 marks), 2 hours; 100 questions per the question booklet; no negative marking. Each paper has 15 minutes of reading time. A candidate passes with at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate at one sitting, with no exemption or carry-forward of marks.ICSI announcement on restructured CSEET (effective June 2026 session) · source |
Preparing with CSEET papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2026) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, Economic and Business Environment, Business Laws and Management.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download CSEET previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 8 CSEET papers from 2026 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts CSEET?
CSEET is conducted by the The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- The Institute of Company Secretaries of India — official website
- ICSI Important Announcement: Restructuring of CSEET (effective from June 2026 session), 10 April 2026
- ICSI Syllabus for Restructured CSEET – applicable from June 2026 session
- ICSI Time Table for CSEET, February 2027 Session
- ICSI CSEET June 2026 Session result announcement
- ICSI Previous Sessions Question Papers
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