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ICSI has recently brought up some significant changes in the Company Secretaryship course keeping in mind the Vision 2022 as proposed by the Institute. One of the major changes that the institute has revealed is the removal of the Foundation Programme and replacing it with CSEET (CS Executive Entrance Test). In this article, we will be discussing about the entire concept related to the exam so that you have no difficulty when you register for the same. Passing of CS Executive Entrance Test is mandatory for all candidates to register for CS Executive Programme, except a few exempted categories of candidates. The Students appearing for CSEET will be examined under the following subjects:
Subjects under CSEET:
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- Paper 1: Business Communication (50 marks)
- Paper 2: Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning (50 marks)
- Paper 3: Economic and Business Environment (50 marks)
- Paper 4: Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills (Viva Voce) (50 marks)
The exam will consist of an online computer-based exam and an online viva voce.
CSEET Eligibility criteria –
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- A candidate passed/appearing in the Senior Secondary (10+2) Examination or equivalent thereto is eligible to appear in the CSEET.
- All Graduates/Post Graduates who were hitherto eligible for registration directly to CS Executive Programme, are also required to pass the CSEET to become eligible for registration to the Executive Programme.
Exemptions:
- Candidates who have passed the CS Foundation Programme are exempted from CSEET without any payment of exemption fee.
- Candidates who have passed the Final Examination of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and/or The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) are exempted from CSEET and shall pay `5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand Only) towards exemption fee at the time of Registration to CS Executive Programme.
CSEET Exam Pattern –
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- The Institute will conduct CS Executive Entrance Test based on Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions and viva-voce for testing listening, written communication and oral communication skills.
- There are four papers in CS Executive Entrance Test.
- Each paper contains objective type multiple choice questions having one or more marks each with four options with one correct answer.
- The duration of the Test shall be 120 minutes and viva-voce on Presentation and Communication Skills of 15 Minutes.
CSEET Exam Duration –
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COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT): Test of 120 Minutes duration will be conducted at designated Test Centres. It will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted in MCQ pattern as per the following details:
| S. No. | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
| 1. | Business Communication | 35 | 50 |
| 2. | Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning | 35 | 50 |
| 3. | Economic and Business Environment | 35 | 50 |
| 4. | Current Affairs | 15 | 20 |
| TOTAL | 120 | 170 |
VIVA-VOCE: The Presentation and Communication Skills (Viva Voce) of 15 Minutes for 30 Marks will be conducted simultaneously with or immediately after the MCQ based CBT through online mode using artificial intelligence (AI) or through recoded videos at the designated Test Centres. FINAL SCORE: The final score will be computed by adding the marks secured by candidates in both the Tests (CBT and Viva-Voce) out of a total of 200 marks.
CSEET Passing Criteria –
Candidates shall be declared ‘PASS’ in CSEET on securing 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in the aggregate.
Schedule and Conduct of CSEET –
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| Month of Examination | Period During which candidates can register for CSEET | Date of examination | Last Date for Declaration of Results (Tentative) | Cut-off date of registration in CS Executive Program |
| May | 21st January to 15th April | On Saturday (which is close to 10th May) | By 20th May | 31st May (for appearing in both modules of Executive Program in December session in same year) |
| July | 21st May to 15th June | On Saturday (which is close to 10th July) | By 20th July | 31st July (for appearing in single module of Executive Program in December session in same year) |
| November | 21st July to 15th October | On Saturday (which is close to 10th November) | By 20th November | 30th November (for appearing in both modules of Executive Program in June session in next year) |
| January | 21st November to 15th December | On Saturday (which is close to 10th January) | By 20th January | 31st January (for appearing in a single module of Executive Program in June session in same year) |
CSEET Registration –
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For registering under CS Executive Entrance Test, you need to follow certain simple steps which can be found by visiting the attached link:
CSEET – Allocation of Marks, No. of questions (Subject wise)
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| Subjects | Number of MCQs (Paper wise) | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Business Communication | 35 | 50 Marks (15 MCQs x 2 Marks each) (20 MCQs x 1 Mark each) | 120 Minutes |
| Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning | 35 | 50 Marks(15 MCQs x 2 Marks each)(20 MCQs x 1 Mark each) | |
| Economic and Business Environment | 35 | 50 Marks(15 MCQs x 2 Marks each)(20 MCQs x 1 Mark each) | |
| Current Affairs | 15 | 20 Marks(5 MCQs x 2 Marks each)(10 MCQs x 1 Mark each) | |
| Total | 120 MCQs | 170 Marks | 120 Minutes |
| Presentation and Communication Skills(Viva Voce) | Variable Number of Questions | 30 Marks | 15 Minutes |
- There will be no negative marking in the CSEET.
- Candidates are expected to be conversant with the amendments/changes in the CSEET subject contents up to one month preceding the date of Examination.