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ICSI introduces CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) in place of Foundation Programme to meet the stakeholders’ expectations and to further enhance the quality of future members is the prime objective of the Vision New ICSI 2022.

The Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 require introduction of CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) in place of the
Foundation Programme.

With the introduction of CSEET from February 3, 2020, new registration
to the Foundation Programme has ceased to exist w.e.f. February 3, 2020, CSEET is the only qualifying entrance test for registration to the CS Executive Programme.

CSEET has been introduced keeping in view the diverse academic standards of students seeking admission in the Company Secretaryship Course, to attract meritorious students and to test their aptitude for the
Company Secretary profession.

The candidates appearing/passed in class 12th examinations
shall be eligible for appearing in the CSEET. All the students seeking admission in the Company Secretary Course including graduates/ post graduates, etc. shall be required to qualify the CSEET from February 3, 2020 onwards.

The process of selecting meritorious candidates through CSEET will enhance the quality of future members to meet the expectations of the
industry and the regulators.

Regulation 20(1)(ii) of the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 contains the provisions of CSEET.
Passing of CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is mandatory for all candidates to register for CS Executive Programme, except a few exempted categories of candidates.
CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) shall be conducted on a single day as per the following :
a) Computer Based Test of 120 Minutes consisting of four parts viz. (i) Business
Communication; (ii) Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning (iii) Economic and Business Environment & (iv) Current Affairs; and

b) Viva Voce of 15 Minutes on “Presentation and Communication Skills”.

Candidates who have passed 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.

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.

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 on-line mode using artificial intelligence (AI) or through recoded videos at the designated Test Centres.

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.

Candidates shall be declared ‘PASS’ in CSEET on securing 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in the aggregate.

Registration to Executive Programme

• Candidate has passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 system) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognised by the Central Government or State Government or equivalent thereto for the purposes of admission to Bachelor’s degree course; and

• Candidate has passed Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) conducted by the Institute. The date of result of CSEET should not be older than one year prior to the date of such registration.

The steps for registration for CSEET are as under:

Step-1 : – >In order to Register for “CSEET”, type www.icsi.edu in any recommended browser (IE 9, Mozilla 38.0 & above, Chrome 39.0), then click on “Online Services”

Step-2 : -> Click on the link https://smash.icsi.in/Scripts/CSEET/Instructions_CSEET.aspx
for registration for CSEET.

Step-3 : -> Fill Basic Details

Step-4 : -> Fill Qualification Details

Step-5 : ->Fee Details

Step-6 :->Upload Mandatory Documents*

Step-7 : ->Preview Application
Click on “Confirm Application” button after previewing

Step-8 :->Payment Mode Selection

Step-9 :->Transaction Id Generation. Note transaction Id for future reference.

• On successful payment, candidate will be registered in CSEET and same will be intimated through email/SMS on registered email id/mobile number. Candidate can appear for the CSEET as per the schedule sent through mail/SMS.
• *Mandatory document to be uploaded by the students at the time of registration for CSEET:
• Photograph of the candidate (size 20kb to 50kb)
• Signature of the candidate (size 10kb to 20kb)
• DOB Certificate (10th pass certificate)
• Admit Card/ Hall Ticket for 10+2 Examinations (if appearing) or 10+2 Pass Certificate/
• Mark Sheet
• Category Certificate (for availing Fee Concession)
• Identity proof (Aadhar card/passport/voter ID /pan card/driving license/ration card)
• All the files to be uploaded while registering for CSEET should be present in one of the
• formats viz. jpg, jpeg, png, gif, bmp, pdf.
• The maximum allowed file size is 2 MB.

Thanks..

Company Secretary (CS) is one of the principal posts in a company where candidate act as a conscience seeker of the company.

A certified Company Secretary is hired to handle the legal aspects of a firm.

A CS is responsible for complete company’s tax returns, keep records, advise board of directors and ensure that the company complies with legal and statutory regulations.

In India, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is the only recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries.

• Admission to ICSI’s Company Secretary programme is open throughout the year where exams are conducted twice a year i.e. June and December..
• To appear for CS CSEET entrance examination i.e.
  • for May, need to enroll in between mid December and April;
  • and to appear for July, enroll in between mid April and June.
  • For November,enroll in between mid June to October.
  • For January, enroll in between mid October to December
• To appear for CS Executive programme level,
  • Enrolled by February 28 for appearing in both modules in December exam in the same year;
  • or by August 31 for appearing in both modules in June exam next year.
• In case if you wants to appear in single module in June Examination in the next year;
  • Enroll yourself for Executive Programme by November 30.
• A candidate is declared to have passed the Foundation / Executive / Professional examination,
  • if candidate secures at one sitting a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects.
• The Institute allows facility to students to appear in examination in English as well as in Hindi. (Except Business Communication subject of Foundation Program)

• The Registration Fee is Rs. 1200/- per Module.
• Total fee for CS executive programme is Rs.9000/- for Commerce Graduates.
• Total fee for CS executive programme is Rs 12,500/- for CPT passed of ICAI / Foundation passed of ICAI-CMA .
• Total fee for CS executive programme is 10,000/- for Non Commerce Students.
• Total fee for CS executive programme is Rs 8,500/- for CS Foundation passed students.

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