CSEET

Attention aspiring Company Secretary professionals!Mark your calendars for the upcoming May session of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) on May 6, 2023. This is an incredible opportunity for you to kickstart your journey towards a rewarding career in corporate governance and compliance.Before you take the plunge, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the official CSEET eligibility criteria. Make sure you meet all the requirements to ensure a smooth application process. Don't let this chance slip away!In addition, please note that the registration fee for the CSEET exam is Rs. 1000. While pursuing your dreams is invaluable, we understand that financial considerations can be a hurdle for some. That's why the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is dedicated to supporting candidates from certain categories by providing concessions.So, if you belong to any of these categories, seize this incredible opportunity to fulfill your ambitions:1. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)2. Scheduled Castes (SC)3. Scheduled Tribes (ST)4. Other Backward Classes (OBC)5. Persons with Disabilities (PWD)Take advantage of the concessions available to you and take one step closer to your dream career as a Company Secretary. Remember, the CSEET exam is a gateway to a world of professional growth and success.Don't delay! Start preparing for the CSEET exam and embark on a journey that will shape your future. The possibilities are limitless, and the rewards are immeasurable.Register today and pave the way for a prosperous career as a Company Secretary. Good luck on your CSEET journey, and may your aspirations become a reality!

Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test is conducted four times a year. Candidates desiring to pusrue the CS course will have to appear for the CSEET to qualify for CS Executive programme of CS course. The admission process for the CSEET exam is as follows:
Stage 1- Check Eligibility: To pursue the CS course, candidates must check the eligibility criteria to appear for the CSEET exam. As per the eligibility criteria candidate must have completed 10+2 education. Stage 2- Filling of CSEET application form: The first step to pursue the CS course is filling the CSEET application form. Candidates must stay updated with the cutoff dates for each session. The application process is open throughout the year. Stage 3- Payment of application fee: Candidates will have to pay the CSEET application fee for each session they apply for. Stage 4- Downloading of CSEET admit card: Registered candidates must download the CSEET admit card when released. The admit card must be retained till the declaration of results. Stage 5- Appear for the CSEET Candidates who applied for the exam must appear for the exam on the prescribed date and time. The exam is conducted for a duration of two hours. Stage 6- Declaration of result: CSEET results are announced 10 days from the date of examination. Stage 7- Registration for CS Executive Programme: Candidates who will qualify for the CSEET exam, must register for the Executive programme.

Candidates will be able to check the CSEET allotted exam centre upon release of CSEET admit card. Only candidates who will fill the CSEET application form along with the successful application fee payment will be able to download the admit card when released. The name of exam centre will be mentioned in case the exam will be held in centre-based mode. The CSEET January 2025 admit card is expected to release in first week of January in online mode. Candidates will be able to check the following details on the release of CSEET 2025 admit card:Name of the candidateRegistration numberCategoryLocationDate of examTime of examPhotographSignatureInstructions related to the exam Candidates must note that the CSEET exam centre once allotted, no request for change in exam centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates are advised to carefully enter the exam centre preference while filling the application form.

CSEET is expected to be held across 27 states and UTs in India. Check the list of exam state/cities below:
1. Uttar Pradesh: Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Varanasi
2. Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Vapi
3. Maharashtra: Ahmednagar, Akola, Amravati, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Latur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Navi Mumbai, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Satara, Solapur, and Thane.
4. Rajasthan: Ajmer, Alwar, Beawar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kotak, Pali, Sikar, and Udaipur.
5. Haryana: Ambala, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Hisar, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, and Yamuna Nagar.
6. Punjab: Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Ludhiana.
7. West Bengal: Asansol, Durgapur, Hooghly, Howrah, Kolkata, and Siliguri.
8. Karnataka: Ballari, Bengaluru, Belgaum, Hubli, Dharwad, Bangalore, Mysore, and Tumkur.
9. Chhattisgarh: Bhilai and Raipur.
10. Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Sagar, and Ujjain.
10. Odisha: Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, and Sambalpur.
11. Kerala: Calicut, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Palakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, and Thrissur.
12. Chandigarh
13. Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Tiruchirappalli, and Tirunelveli.
14. Uttarakhand: Dehradun
15. Delhi: East Delhi, South Delhi, North Delhi, and West Delhi
16. Jharkhand: Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, and Ranchi.
17. Andhra Pradesh: Guntur, Amravati, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.
18. Assam: Guwahati
19. Telangana: Hyderabad
20. Manipur: Imphal
21. Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu and Srinagar
22. Goa: Panaji
23. Bihar: Patna
24. Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Port Blair
25. Puducherry
26. Himachal Pradesh: Shimla.

CSEET exam centres refer to the centre where the entrance exam is conducted in offline mode. However, CSEET 2025 will be held in remote proctored mode. Candidates will not be required to go to the exam centre to take CSEET exam. Candidates while filling the application form will be able to enter the CSEET exam centre preference. The preferences will be considered if the exam is conducted in centre based mode. The mode of examination for CSEET exam is notified. CSEET if conducted in centre based mode, is expected to be held across 27 states and UT's. Candidates must carefully enter their exam centre preference while filling the application form as no request for change in exam centre will be entertained once the application form is submitted.

Preparing for CSEET in three months required discipline and focused approach. Here's how candidates can prepare for CSEET in three months:
1. Understand the CSEET syllabus- Candidates must familiarize with the CSEET syllabus and exam pattern and allocate study time effectively.
2. Create a study schedule: Realistic and balanced study schedule must be developed that covers all the subjects and topics.
3. Start with the basics: Start by understanding the fundamental concepts of each subject.
4. Study material and resources: Candidates must have quality study materials, including textbooks, reference books, practice papers, and online resources.
5. Device Subject-wise approach
6. Regular revision: This reinforce learning and helps in reviewing key concepts, formulas, and important facts
7. Mock tests: Assess preparation level and identify areas that need improvement.
8. Seek guidance: If needed, join a coaching institute or online preparation course for additional guidance and support.
9. Learn from mistakes: After each mock test or practice session, candidates must analyse their performance.

For preparation of CSEET Current Affairs section, it is important for candidates to stay updated with the development in the fields such as business, sports, Economics, politics and so forth. Candidates must note that the events are dynamic and they must stay updated with the recent developments. Some of the recommended books and resources for Current Affairs preparation are mentioned below:
1. Newspapers and Magazines:
The Hindu
The Indian Express
Business Standard
Economic Times
Pratiyogita Darpan (monthly magazine)
2. Yearbooks:
Manorama Yearbook
India Yearbook by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
3. General Knowledge Manuals:
Lucent's General Knowledge
Arihant General Knowledge
Pearson General Knowledge Manual
4. Current Affairs Compilations:
Pratiyogita Darpan's Current Affairs Yearbook
Competition Success Reviews Competition Success Yearbook
5. Online Resources:
Current Affairs websites and portals
Monthly Current Affairs PDFs available on various websites
News apps like Google News.

When preparing for Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning section of CSEET it is important for candidates to have good understanding about the legal principles and reasoning skills and logical thinking. Here are some recommended books for CSEET Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning section:
1. Taxmann's CRACKER for Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning by CA (Dr. ) K. M. Bansal and Adv. Ritika Godhwani
2. Connex CSEET Legal Aptitude (New Syllabus 2023) by CA Vivek Dharamshi
3. Legal Aptitude & Reasoning by Odisha Experts
4. Study Material of Legal Aptitude Logical Reasoning and Indian Constitution by Faculty of Bhardwaj Law
5. Model Scanner CSEET Paper for Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning by CA Amar Omar, CA Rasika Goenka
6. Economic & Business Environment CSEET New Syllabus) by CA Vivek Dharamshi
7. Business Environment: New Edition by Dr. V. C. Sinha (Author), Dr. Ritika Sinha (Author). Candidates are advised to solve previous year question papers and sample papers to acquaint with the exam pattern and enhance performance.