CSEET Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

ICSI introduced the CSEET new syllabus under 2022. Check the table below to know the CSEET the latest pattern:

CS Executive Entrance Test will be Computer Based Test (Remote Proctored). In this mode of examination the exam will be conducted through remote proctored instead of conducting it through the CSEET test centres. Candidates will be allowed to appear for the CSEET 2025 exam through their own laptops/desktops from home any other isolated and convenient place. Candidates must note that they will not be allowed to appear for the CSEET exam through Tablets, Mobile Phones or any other similar electronic item. CSEET 2025 May session examination is scheduled to be held on May 03, 2025 in remote proctored mode.

According to the CSEET exam pattern, the question paper will be divided across four sections. The question paper will consist of total 140 questions. The total duration of the CSEET exam to attempt 140 questions is two hours. Candidates can attempt any section as per their preference, however, candidates must ensure to divide their time for each section wisely to complete all the section. There will be no sectional time limit to attempt the CSEET sections. However, candidates must note that timer and chalk the strategy to attempt the questions accordingly. Candidates will noit be given extra time to attempt the CSEET exam. The exam will close automatically when the duration ends.

CSEET total score is 200 marks. As pr the CSEET exam pattern, the question paper is divided into four sections viz., Business Communication, Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Economic and Business Environment, and Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude. Each section will consist of 35 questions constituting of one or two marks each. There will be no negative marking for any wrong answer or not attempted question.

The CSEET New Syllabus Under 2022 shall comprise of an Online Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test CSEET consisting of Four parts The nomenclature of CSEET is as under: Part 1- Business Communication- 50 marks Part 2- Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning- 50 marks Part 3- Economic and Business Environment- 50 marks Part 4- Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude 50 marks. The question paper of CSEET will consist of Multiple Choice Questions. Candidates will have to attempt all the questions within two hours. The total marks of the CSEET exam will be 200 marks.

Yes, in view of the CSEET Remote Proctored Mode, the Viva Voce section stands canceled since the exam was conducted on August 20, 2020. Whereas, the Multiple Choice Questions of the CSEET question paper shall remain the same as per the existing CSEET exam pattern. Recently, ICSI has introduced the CSEET new exam pattern under new syllabus 2022. According to the CSEET 2023 exam pattern (revised), the question paper will be divided into four parts- Part 1- Business Communication Part 2- Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude Part 3- Economic and Business Environment Part 4- Current Affairs.

ICSI will conduct the CSEET examination for a duration of two hours (120 minutes). Candidates will have to attempt 200 Multiple Choice Questions within the given duration. Candidates will not be given extra time under any circumstances. The question paper will be automatically submitted once the duration is over. ICSI conducts the CSEET exam in remote proctored mode. 

ICSI conducts the CSEET examination in online mode i.e.m remote proctored mode. In this mode of examination, candidates can appear for the exam from the place of their comfort. However, in this mode of examination, candidates must ensure to follow the exam day guidelines to appear for the remote proctored mode examination. Candidates failing to meet the criteria, will be disqualified. 

There are no prescribed number of attempts for CSEET. Candidates can appear for the CSEET exam in multiple attempts until qualified. The validity of the CSEET scorecard is one year. ICSI conducts CSEET examination four times in ayear i.e, January, May, July and November. Candidates can choose to appear for any of the four sessions. However, candidates must stay updated with the cut off dates of CSEET examination.

CSEET 2025 exam will be conducted in remote proctored mode. Candidates appearing for the CSEET exam must ensure to follow the exam day guidelines mentioned below:

1. Download the Safe Exam Browser or SEBLite on the laptop/desktop from which the candidate will be appearing for exam.
2. Candidates will be examined online continuously like they are invigilated at the exam centre.
3. Before appearing for the exam candidates must ensure to keep the required documents ready to avoid any last-minute hassle.
4. Candidates must log in for the exam 30 minutes prior to the given time for the examination.
5. Candidates will not be permitted to take the test 15 minutes after the commencement of test.

Candidates preparing for the CSEET exam in one month must be diligent and disciplined to ace the CS Executive entrance exam. The upcoming CSEET 2025 exam is scheduled on May 03, 2025. With a month left for the examination candidates will have to go through the following strategies to prepare for CSEET:

1. Set short-term goals and customize the study plan as per the CSEET exam pattern.
2. Analyse your preparation level with the help of CSEET mock tests.
3. Ensure to follow all the CSEET bulletins.
4. Recheck the CSEET exam pattern and syllbaus. Mark the important topics with their weightage
5. Solve previous year's CSEET question papers available at - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/cseet-exam-question-papers.

If candidates are found to be violating the guidelines during the test or trying to practice unfair means, the data will be collected automatically and will automatically notify the live proctor under the following circumstances:

1. Focus changed to another window: candidate is on other tab than test window.
2. Candidate using older version of browser
3. Webcam is disabled
4. Candidate's face is not visible
5. Faces other than of candidate Infront of the camera
6. Face not matching the candidate's profile
7. Microphone is on mute or volume is low and several background noises can be heard
8. Screen activities are not shared
9. Second display is used; additional monitor
10. Full screen mode is disabled.

Candidates who will register for the CSEET 2025 exam will be sent the exam link and login credentials. Candidates must use those credentials to begin their test. The credentials will be sent to the candidate's email address or via SMS. CSEET May 2025 session examination is scheduled to be held on May 03. Candidates will be sent the link and credentials for CSEET exam two-three days prior to the date of examination. Candidates must ensure to have a stable internet connection and the latest browser to avoid any interruptions while logging in. Candidates are advised to log in 30 minutes prior to the given time of examination. Candidates will not be permitted to enter 15 minutes after the commencement of the examination.