ICSI CSEET 2025 Exam: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has officially announced that the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) for the July 2025 session will be conducted on Saturday, 5th July 2025. The exam will be held in remote proctored mode, allowing students to appear from home or any other suitable and quiet location, using a desktop or laptop. Mobile phones, tablets, or any other portable devices are not permitted for the test.
To help candidates prepare for the exam day and avoid any technical or procedural issues, ICSI has released a detailed document containing important instructions. Every candidate must carefully go through these guidelines to ensure smooth conduct of the exam.
CSEET 2025 Mode of Examination and Pattern
The CSEET will be conducted in computer-based mode with a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). The test will consist of four papers, each with 35 multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Each section carries 50 marks, making the total 200 marks.
Here is the section-wise structure:
- Business Communication – 35 questions – 50 marks
- Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning – 35 questions – 50 marks
- Economic & Business Environment – 35 questions – 50 marks
- Current Affairs & Quantitative Aptitude – 35 questions – 50 marks
To pass the exam, candidates must secure at least 40% marks in each paper and 50% in total aggregate. Importantly, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Remote Proctored Mode at CSEET 2025
This year’s exam will not take place in physical centers. Instead, it will be monitored online by live human proctors and Artificial Intelligence tools. Candidates are required to use a laptop or desktop with a functioning webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection.
Before the actual exam, candidates must install a special Safe Exam Browser (SEBLite) on their system, the link for which will be provided by ICSI. The browser restricts access to other resources and ensures a secure environment during the exam.
Check CSEET 2025 Official Exam Date notice
Mandatory Technical Requirements for CSEET 2025
To appear in CSEET smoothly, candidates must ensure that their system meets the following:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or higher
- Processor: Intel Core i5, 10th Gen or better
- RAM: At least 8 GB
- Internet Speed: Minimum 5 Mbps stable connection
- Browser: Updated Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
- Webcam & Microphone: Must be functional throughout the exam
- Power Supply: Uninterrupted electricity or fully charged laptop
Also, mobile hotspots should be avoided to prevent network instability. The use of earphones, headphones, or any external device is strictly prohibited.
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Exam Day Instructions: What You Must Do
- Login 30 minutes before the exam start time. No one will be allowed to enter the exam after 15 minutes of its start.
- Keep Admit Card and a valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.) ready for identity verification.
- Appear for the test from a quiet, well-lit room, preferably with a plain background and no one else around.
- Ensure your face is clearly visible up to the waist on camera during the test.
- Do not use pen, paper, calculator, or any kind of printed/handwritten material.
- No bio-breaks are allowed. Once you start the test, you must remain seated till submission.
- Avoid speaking, reading questions aloud, or looking away from the screen.
- You are also not allowed to leave the room or talk to anyone during the exam.
Violation of any rule, such as use of unfair means, impersonation, or technical manipulation, will result in cancellation of the exam and/or disqualification.
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Mock Tests Before Final Exam
ICSI has arranged mock tests on 2nd and 3rd July 2025 to help candidates understand the exam environment. Appearing in mock tests is compulsory. Details of the mock test login credentials and process will be shared via registered email.
