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CS Foundation (ICSI / CSEET)
Institute of Company Secretaries of India's Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET, replaced earlier CS Foundation). 4 papers: Business Communication, Legal Aptitude + Logical Reasoning, Economics + Business Environment, Current Affairs + Psychometric. Held 4 times yearly.
Updated 14 Aug 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Per paper minimum | ≥ 40% |
| 2024 | Aggregate minimum | ≥ 50% |
| 2024 | Pass rate — recent cycles | ~50-60% (much higher than CA Foundation) |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Topic-by-topic weightage averaged across 2022-2024 papers. Use this to decide where to invest study hours, not where to skim. Source ↗ · verified 2026-05.
50/200 marks avg
English grammar + comprehension + business writing
50/200 marks avg
Legal aptitude + critical reasoning
50/200 marks avg
Indian economy + business environment + entrepreneurship
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Top tier — exemplary performance
85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
High scorer — strong foundation
75–84% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Above average performer
65–74% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Moderate pass — decent preparation
55–64% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Just qualified — foundation level
40–54% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below passing threshold
0–39% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
ICSI has opened registration for CSEET February 2027 session. The last date of registration is October 31, 2026. Candidates can register at smash.icsi.edu.
ICSI is currently accepting enrollment forms for CSEET October 2026 session. The enrollment window closes on August 20, 2026 (with late fee). The exam will be conducted from October 1-6, 2026 in offline mode.
ICSI officially announced CSEET June 2026 results on July 15, 2026 at 2 PM. Candidates can download their e-Result-cum-Marks Statement from icsi.edu using their application number and date of birth.
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50/200 marks avg
Current affairs + psychometric + viva voce
ICSI has restructured CSEET from June 2026 onwards as a 4-day, 400-mark, centre-based offline pen-and-paper exam. The exam is now held three times a year in February, June, and October instead of four sessions.
CSEET June 2026 Registration Started
passedTue, 16 Dec, 2025
CSEET June 2026 Registration Last Date
passedSun, 15 Feb, 2026
CSEET October 2026 Registration Last Date
passedSun, 31 May, 2026
Enrollment window opened July 1, 2026
✦CSEET June 2026 Exam (4 days)
passedMon, 1 Jun, 2026
Exam held June 1-4, 2026; Business Communication (June 1), Fundamentals of Accounting (June 2), Economic & Business Environment (June 3), Business Law & Management (June 4)
CSEET June 2026 Result Declared
passedWed, 15 Jul, 2026
Result declared at 2:00 PM
CSEET October 2026 Enrollment Last Date (Without Late Fee)
passedFri, 7 Aug, 2026
CSEET October 2026 Enrollment Last Date (With Late Fee)
passedThu, 20 Aug, 2026
CSEET October 2026 Admit Card (expected)
26 days awayMon, 21 Sept, 2026
Expected in third week of September 2026; usually released 10 days before exam
✦CSEET October 2026 Exam (4 days)
36 days awayThu, 1 Oct, 2026
Exam conducted October 1-6, 2026 in offline mode
CSEET February 2027 Registration Last Date
66 days awaySat, 31 Oct, 2026
Registration currently open at smash.icsi.edu
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