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    CSEET January 2026: Last MCQ-Based Remote-Proctored Attempt; Registration Closes December 15

    CSEET January 2026: Last MCQ-Based Remote-Proctored Attempt; Registration Closes December 15

    JasmineUpdated on 25 Nov 2025, 11:33 AM IST

    The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced that the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) session in January 2026 will be the last opportunity to take the exam in its current remote-proctored format. Starting in June 2026, the exam will transition to a new offline, centre-based format. This makes the CSEET January 2026 session an important chance for candidates who prefer to take the exam from home, as after this attempt, the exam is going to be much more challenging. With the new four-day exam schedule, candidates will take the CSEET over a period of four days at the exam centre. The CSEET exam registration for the January 2026 exam will close on December 15, 2025. Aspirants must complete their registration well ahead of the deadline.

    CSEET January 2026: Last MCQ-Based Remote-Proctored Attempt; Registration Closes December 15
    CSEET January 2026: Last MCQ-Based Remote-Proctored Attempt

    Why You Should Take the CSEET January 2026 Attempt?

    The remote-proctored MCQ CSEET will be the last attempt to take the exam from the comfort of home. The revamped format will be executed from the June 2026 session. The new exam pattern will be much more challenging as it is an offline exam with a four-day exam schedule and includes subjective question types. Also, the CSEET exam fees for the June 2026 session have increased. Those who prefer a simpler format must ensure to register before the deadline. Here is why you should take the CSEET January 2026 session.

    • This attempt will be the last remote proctored online exam.

    • The exam will be in the MCQ format.

    • In comparison to the June 2026 exam fees, the registration fees will be lower in this attempt.

    • The exam syllabus will be easier than the new exam pattern introduced by ICSI for the June 2026 session.

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    CSEET Exam Dates 2026

    ISCI released the exam schedule for the January 2026 CSEET exam.

    CSEET Registration Dates 2026

    Particular

    Important Dates 2026

    Commencement of registration

    October 16, 2025

    CSEET registration last date

    December 15, 2025

    Release of CSEET admit card

    Will be notified

    CSEET exam date

    January 10, 2026

    CSEET January 2026 Exam Pattern

    The upcoming session will be conducted in an MCQ-based remote-proctored format. This will be the final chance to take the exam in this setup before ICSI implements the new changes from the next session in 2026.

    CSEET Test Pattern 2026

    Particulars

    Previous Pattern

    Mode of examination

    Remote-proctored online exam

    Exam Schedule

    Single-day exam

    Exam Format

    Online MCQs

    Registration Fee

    INR 2,000

    Registration Validity

    One attempt

    Frequency

    Conducted 4 times a year

    Key Changes in CSEET Exam 2026

    The new CSEET exam pattern is expected to be challenging than the previous. ICSI introduced the following changes, applicable from June 2026.

    CSEET New Pattern

    Particulars

    New Pattern

    Mode of examination

    Offline, pen-and-paper exam at exam centres

    Exam Schedule

    4-day exam window

    Exam Format

    Subjective and OMR-based MCQs

    Registration Fee

    INR 7,500

    Exam Fee: INR 1,500 per session

    Registration Validity

    Three years

    Frequency

    Conducted 3 times a year

    How to Register for CSEET January 2026?

    CSEET exam date is January 10, 2026. Candidates can complete the CSEET Jan 2026 registration at the official website of ICSI before the registration deadline i.e. December 15, 2025. They can follow the registration process mentioned below.

    • Visit the official website of ICSI, icsi.edu.

    • Click on ‘Online Services’ option and then click on ‘Register for CSEET’.

    • Ensure that you have all the listed documents and then click on ‘Proceed for Registration’.

    • Fill out the CSEET application form with basic details and then upload scanned documents.

    • Pay the CSEET exam fees and download the receipt. You will receive an email of confirmation for the same.

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    Document Required for CSEET Registration

    All applicants must ensure that they keep a scanned copy of the documents. Here is the list of the required documents at the time of registration.

    • Photograph

    • Signature

    • 10th pass certificate

    • Admit card 10+2 exams (if appearing) or 10+2 pass marksheet/ certificate

    • Category certificate in case the applicant is applying for a fee concession

    • Identity proof such as Aadhar card, voter ID, PAN card, driving license, ration card or passport

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    CSEET Exam Registration Fees 2026

    All applicants are required to pay the registration fees during the application process. There is a fee concession offered to a few categories of applicants. Also note that the fees have been increased from the June 2026 session. The January 2026 session will be the last session that charges comparatively lower exam fees.

    ISCI CSEET Exam Fees 2026

    Category

    Exam Fees (in INR)

    Concession

    General and OBC

    2,000

    NA

    SC/ST

    1,000

    50%

    Physically Handicapped

    1,000

    50%

    Applicants from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Himachal Pradesh

    1,000

    50%

    ICSI Staff and Wards / Spouse of ICSI Staff

    500

    75%

    ICLS Officers/ Officers & Staff of MCA and affiliated offices (NCLT, SFIO and CCI)

    NA

    100%

    Applicants from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

    NA

    100%

    ICSI will release the CSEET admit card after the registration closes on the official website. Applicants must download the hall ticket before taking the exam.


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    Hello Priyanka!

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    Hi Priyanka,

    If you successfully passed the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) in May 2025, you are eligible to register to appear for CS Executive in the next available session, which will be June 2026. The CS Executive exams are conducted twice a year, in June and December, so you

    Hello Shreeja,

    Since you cleared your CSEET (Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test) in May 2024 and missed the date for a single module in June 2024, you do not need to give the CSEET again for the December 2024 attempt.

    You can register for both modules of the Executive Program

    No, you cannot appear for the Executive exam in June 2025 if you give the CSEET in May 2025. To be eligible for the Executive level, you must clear the CSEET first, and only then can you register for the Executive program. Additionally, there is a mandatory gap of at

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