CSEET October 2026 exam dates announced by ICSI: subject-wise schedule released

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the examination schedule for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) October 2026 session. The examinations are set to commence on October 1, 2026, and will conclude on October 6, 2026.

This release by the ICSI aims to provide aspiring company secretaries with a detailed timetable to plan their preparation and examination strategies, strengthening the examination framework and professional education ecosystem.

CSEET October 2026 Examination Schedule

The CSEET October 2026 examination will cover four subjects, with specific dates allocated for each paper. Business Communication is scheduled for October 1, 2026, followed by Fundamentals of Accounting on October 3, 2026. Economic and Business Environment will be held on October 5, 2026, and Business Laws and Management on October 6, 2026.

Candidates appearing for the CSEET will be granted an additional 15 minutes, from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM, before each examination to read the question paper. The Business Laws and Management paper will be conducted in an OMR-based format.

Syllabus and Question Paper Details

The CSEET syllabus 2024 is structured into four papers, each carrying 50 marks, contributing to a total of 200 marks. The first three papers—Business Communication, Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, and Economic and Business Environment—will each contain 35 questions. The fourth paper, Current Affairs, Presentation, and Communication Skills (Viva Voce), will have 15 questions.

To qualify, candidates must achieve a minimum of 50% overall marks and at least 40% in each individual paper. The subject-wise CSEET October 2026 question paper PDFs will be released shortly after the examinations conclude, allowing candidates to estimate probable scores and analyze difficulty levels. These question papers also serve as a resource for those planning to appear in upcoming sessions, helping them understand the exam pattern, improve time management, and build confidence.

Cs Executive and Professional Programme Examinations

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the examination schedule for the CS Executive and Professional Programme examinations for the December 2026 session. These examinations are slated to occur from December 21 to December 28, 2026. The Executive and Professional examinations will adhere to the 2022 syllabus, as stated by the ICSI.

Candidates appearing for the CS Executive and Professional Programme examinations will be provided a 15-minute reading period, scheduled from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM. Following this reading period, the examinations will continue until 5:15 PM. This schedule aims to provide clarity for aspiring company secretaries preparing for these advanced-level examinations.

Further reading

• CSEET October 2026 examination ongoing: ICSI to release subject-wise question papers
• BSEH affiliation schedule for 2026-27 session announced; apply by October 31
• CSEET October 2026: Download admit card by late September for Oct 1-6 exam
• NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule released: Round 1 registration from October 12
• PSEB Class 10, 12 board exams 2027 registration schedule released; apply by October 29

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