CSEET

The topics covered under Current Affairs of CSEET exam is as follows:
Current affairs of national and international importance relating to:
International bodies (ASEAN, BRICS, SAARC, G-20, BIMSTEC, etc. )
Organizations like, RBI NABARD CCI, IBBI, IMF, OECD, ADB, World Bank, etc. Summits and conferences
Current development in Banking and Finance (digital banking, government. Initiatives, financial inclusion, etc. )
Current development in stock markets
Recent important judgments passed by Supreme Court and High Courts of India, Tribunals
Current affairs related to CS Institute/Profession and regulatory bodies
Current updates on environment, bio-diversity, climate change and sustainable development
the latest developments in Science and technology, IT, Computers and Space Science
Business personalities and leaders
Committees and appointments
Art and culture
Books and their authors
Awards and honours
Sports
Current political scenario
Initiatives/ schemes of the government
Language and national symbols
Governance and ethics
International diplomacy.

The topics covered under Business Environment of CSEET exam is as follows:
1. Entrepreneurship Scenario:
Government initiatives to foster entrepreneurship
Need for entrepreneurship in India
Bottlenecks in entrepreneurial growth
2. Business Environment
Overview of Business Environment
Features and factors influencing business environment
Types of environment: Economic environment, Socio-cultural environment, Political environment, Legal and Technological environment
Ease of Doing Business Index by World Bank for India and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) for States
3. Key Government Institutions:
Basic awareness about various institutions and regulatory bodies in India such as NITI Aayog, MCA SEBI, RBI IBBI, CCI, NCLT/NCLAT etc.

The topics covered under Economics of CSEET exam is as follows:
1. Basics of Demand and Supply and Forms of Market Competition
Theory of Demand and Supply:
Equilibrium Price
Elasticity of Demand and Supply and other related concepts
Increase and Decrease in Demand and Expansion and Contraction of Demand
Forms of Market Competition- Monopoly, Duopoly, Oligopoly, Perfect Competition and Monopolistic Competition
2. National Income Accounting and Related Concepts:
Meaning and methods to compute National Income
Key variables of National Income (GNP, GDP, NNP, NDP etc. )
3. Indian Union Budget:
Key terminologies / heads covered under the budget
Revenue and Capital Budget
Major components of Revenue and Capital Budget
Meaning of Fiscal Deficit
Components/ Variables covered under Fiscal Deficit
4. Indian Financial Markets
Overview of Indian Financial Ecosystem
Key facets of Indian financial system
Growth of Financial Institutions
Public and private sector banks
Industrial Finance Corporation of India, Small Industries Development Bank of India
Regional Rural Banks
Cooperative Banks
Non-Banking Finance Companies
Basics of Capital Market: Types of Shares and Debentures Financial assistance scenario for Small and Medium Enterprises and Start-Ups.
5. Indian Economy:
Primary (Agriculture and allied activities)
Secondary (Manufacturing)
Tertiary (Services):
Current scenario of agriculture and allied activities in India
Agricultural and Industrial Policies of India
Current scenario of services sector in India
Balance of Payments
Components of Balance of Payments
Favorable and Unfavorable Balance of Trade
Foreign Investments in India- Types and Flows.

Logical Reasoning of CSEET covers the following topics:
1. Logical Reasoning:
Calendars
Cause and Effect Reasoning
Clocks
Coding and Decoding
Deriving Conclusion from Passages
Drawing Inference
Number Test
Sequence and Series
Statement and Assumptions
2. Verbal Reasoning:
Alphabet Test
Alpha Numeric Sequence Puzzle
Analogy
Assertion and Reason
Blood Relations
Decision Making
Inserting Missing Characters
Logical Sequence Test
Logical Venn Diagram
Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
Syllogism
Truth Tellers and Liars
3. Non Verbal Reasoning:
Analytical Reasoning
Classification
Completion of Incomplete Pattern
Figure Matrix
Grouping of Identical Figures
Mirror Image
Rule Detection
Numeric and Alphabet Series.

1. Essentials of Good English Grammar and its usage-Noun, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjection, Voice, Articles, Tenses, Prefix and Suffix, Punctuations etc. Enriching Vocabulary-Choice of words, Synonyms, and Antonyms
Common errors in English
Words with multiple meanings
One word substitution
Words frequently misspelled
Homophones
Idioms and phrases
Proverbs
Abbreviations
Para jumbles
Sentence completion
Sentence arrangement
Sentence correction
Foreign words and phrases commonly used
Comprehension of passage and art of Summarizing
2. Communication: Concept of Communication, Meaning and Significance of Good Communication
Business Communication- Principles and Process
Means of Communication- Written, Oral, Visual, Audiovisual
Choice of Modes of Communication Networks- Vertical, Circuit, Chain, Wheel, Star
Commonly used Mediums of Digital CommunicationEmail, SMS, Voice mail, Multimedia, Teleconferencing, Mobile Phone Conversation, Video Conferencing, etc. Listening Skills-Types, Purpose, Steps to Effective Listening, Barriers to Effective Listening and Ways to overcome the Barriers to Effective Communication and Ways to Overcome the Barriers
3. Business Correspondence: Business Letters - Its Essentials, Parts, Types, Salutations
Positive Messages, Negative Messages, and Persuasive Messages
Business Reports, Inter and Intra-departmental Communication- Office Orders, Office Circulars, Memorandum, Office Notes, Management Information System (MS)
Concept of Web, Internet, and E-correspondence
Intranet- Benefit and Purpose
Email - Features, Procedure to Write a Formal Email, Email Etiquettes
Essential Elements of Email- Subject line, Formal Greeting, Target Audience (Reader), Clarity and Conciseness, Formal Closing, Proofreading, Feedback
Advantages and Disadvantages of Email
4. Common Business Terminologies.

Yes, it is advisable that candidates cover the entire syllabus when preparing for the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET). The exam is designed to assess the candidate's knowledge and understanding of various subjects relevant to the field of company secretarial practices. The CSEET includes the following subjects: 1. Business Communication: This subject focuses on developing candidate's communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as enhancing candidate's comprehension abilities. It also includes basic understanding of English Grammar, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. 2. Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning: This subject tests candidate's understanding of legal principles, concepts, and reasoning abilities. 3. Economic and Business Environment: This subject covers fundamental concepts of economics, business environment, and current economic affairs. 4. Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude: This subject assesses candidate's knowledge of current events. Hence, It is important to study and understand each subject thoroughly to perform well in the CSEET.

The CS Executive Entrance Test comprises of four subjects that assesses candidate's aptitude and foundational knowledge to pursue the CS course. The CSEET subjects are:
1. Business Communication: This section assesses the candidate's communication skills. It covers the topics such as English Grammar and its usage, Vocabulary, Idioms and phrases, proverbs, Comprehension passage and so forth.
2. Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning: This section assess the candidate's analytical and reasoning skills. It covers the topics such as Legal Aptitude, law of Contract, Law of Torts, Elements of Company Law, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning and so forth.
3. Economic and Business Environment: This section assess the candidate's understanding of the economics and business concepts. It covers topics such as basics of Demand and Supply, National Income, Indian Union Budget, Indian Financial markets and so forth.
4. Current Affairs This section evaluates the awareness and knowledge of candidate regarding current event and developments.

CSEET or CS Executive Entrance Test is an entrance examination for CS course conducted by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). It is the mandatory examination that has to be taken by the candidates to pursue the CS course. The main objective of CSEET exam is to assess candidates on the basis of foundational and aptitude knowledge. The CSEET exam examines the candidate in the following areas: Business Communication, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude Economics, Business Environment, and Current Affairs. Previously entry to the CS course had a different route, CSEET was introduced in May 2020. The exam is conducted in remote proctored mode across India. Upon qualifying the CSEET exam, candidates will be able to register for the CS Executive programme and further CS Professional programme.

Candidates who have qualified the CSEET exam will be able to apply for the CS Executive exam. CSEET May 2025 results will be announced soon. Candidates who are declared 'pass' will be able to register for the CS Executive Dec 2025 exam (both modules) till May 31, 2025. Candidates registering after May 31, 2025 will be able to apply for single module only. The last date to apply for CS Executive Dec 2025 session (single module) is July 31, 2025.The CS Executive June 2025 exam dates has been announced. The exam will be held from June 01, 2025 onwards. Candidates are advised to stay updated with the cutoff dates of ICSI CS Executive June/December 2025 session at https://www.shiksha.com/college/icsi-delhi-institute-of-company-secretaries-of-india/icsi-exam-dates.