The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has officially opened the online registration for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) for the January 2026 session. Aspiring candidates who wish to pursue a career as a Company Secretary (CS) can now apply through the official ICSI website. The last date to submit the online application form is December 15, 2025.
The ICSI CSEET January 2026 will be conducted on January 10, 2026, in remote proctored mode, allowing candidates to take the test from the comfort of their homes or any preferred location. The application fee for CSEET 2026 is ₹2,000, which must be paid during online registration.
ICSI CSEET 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates who meet the following eligibility conditions can apply for the ICSI CSEET 2026 examination:
- Students who have completed or are appearing for their Class 12 (Senior Secondary) examination are eligible.
- Undergraduate students from any discipline may also apply.
- Graduates, postgraduates, or those holding professional qualifications (like CA, CMA) can be exempted from CSEET, as per ICSI guidelines.
The CSEET serves as the mandatory qualifying test for registration in the CS Executive Programme.
Documents Required for ICSI CSEET Registration
Applicants must upload the following documents while completing the ICSI CSEET January 2026 registration form:
- Passport-size photograph of the candidate
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 pass certificate (as proof of date of birth)
- Class 12 admit card or mark sheet (depending on eligibility status)
- Category certificate (if applying for fee concession)
- Valid identity proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID, or driving license)
How to Apply for ICSI CSEET 2026
Follow the steps below to register for the CSEET January 2026:
- Visit the official ICSI website.
- Click on the CSEET January 2026 Registration link on the homepage.
- Select “New Login” to create a fresh account.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Upload all the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee of ₹2,000 using the available online payment modes.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
ICSI CSEET 2026: Exam Pattern and Subjects
The CSEET January 2026 exam will be conducted online in a remotely proctored format. The test duration will be 120 minutes (2 hours), and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers.
The examination will comprise four papers, each carrying 50 marks, for a total of 200 marks:
- Business Communication
- Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning
- Economic and Business Environment
- Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude
To qualify for admission into the CS Executive Programme, candidates must score at least 40% in each subject and 50% in aggregate.
The ICSI CSEET January 2026 registration offers an excellent opportunity for students aiming to begin their journey toward becoming Company Secretaries. With the exam scheduled for January 10, 2026, aspirants should complete their applications before the December 15, 2025 deadline and start preparing for the test, for more details and apply CLICK HERE
