CSEET stands for Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test. It is an entrance exam for the CS Executive programme offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). It is a mandatory exam for anyone who wants to pursue the CS Executive programme, which is the second level of the CS course after the CS Foundation programme. CSEET tests the candidates’ aptitude, reasoning, communication, and legal knowledge. It is conducted online four times a year: in January, May, July, and November.

How to register for CSEET January 2024?

The registration process for the CSEET January 2024 session has started on the official website of ICSI: icsi.edu. The last date to apply for the exam is December 15, 2023.

To register for CSEET, candidates need to have passed or appeared for the 10+2 exam from any recognized board or equivalent. They also need to pay a registration fee of Rs. 1,500.
Candidates can follow these steps to register for CSEET:
- Visit the official website of ICSI at icsi.edu
  
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- Click on the link that says, “Proceed to CSEET Registration”.
- Fill in the required details and upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the registration fee and submit the application form.
- Save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.

What is the exam pattern and syllabus of CSEET?

The CSEET exam will be divided into four sections: Business Communication, Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Economic and Business Environment, and Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills.
The total duration of the exam will be 120 minutes, with 30 minutes allotted for each section. The exam will have both objective and descriptive questions, with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
The syllabus of CSEET will cover topics such as:
- Business Communication: Essentials of good English, business correspondence, report writing, e-correspondence, etc.
- Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning: Indian Constitution, law of torts, law of contracts, law of crimes, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, etc.
- Economic and Business Environment: Basics of demand and supply, national income, fiscal policy, monetary policy, Indian economy, business environment, etc.
- Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills: General awareness, current affairs, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, etc.

What are the benefits of passing CSEET?

Passing CSEET will enable candidates to get direct admission to the CS Executive programme without having to take the CS Foundation programme. This will save them time and money.
Passing CSEET will also exempt candidates from taking the lower-level exams of other professional bodies such as ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) and ICMAI (Institute of Cost Accountants of India).
Passing CSEET will also enhance candidates’ employability and career prospects as a company secretary or a corporate professional.