With the October session just days away, candidates registered for ICSI's Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test are watching icsi.edu closely for the admit card release. It hasn't dropped yet, but it's expected anytime now. Follow this live blog for real-time updates on the hall ticket, download steps, and everything you need to know for exam day.
Quick Recap: CSEET October 2026 Timeline
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Event
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Date
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Registration window
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February 16 – May 31, 2026
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Enrollment window
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July – August 2026
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Admit card
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Expected anytime now
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CSEET exam
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October 1, 3, 5, and 6, 2026
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Result (tentative)
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Last week of November 2026
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Why This Session Looks Different From Past CSEET Cycles
If you've taken CSEET before, October 2026 will feel notably different. ICSI overhauled the exam earlier this year, shifting away from the previous remote-proctored, single-day format to a fully offline, centre-based test spread across four separate days, one subject per day. This is also why the October dates (1, 3, 5, and 6) aren't consecutive: each paper gets its own dedicated exam day rather than being clubbed into one sitting.
CSEET October 2026: Exam Pattern
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Paper
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Format
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Marks
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Business Communication
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Subjective
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100
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Fundamentals of Accounting
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Subjective
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100
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Economic and Business Environment
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Subjective
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100
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Business Laws and Management
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OMR-based
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100
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How to Download CSEET October 2026 Admit Card: Step by Step
- Visit ICSI and locate the CSEET admit card link
- Click through to the login page
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth
- Submit to view your hall ticket on screen
Who's Eligible for CSEET?
- Indian nationals who have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination.
- Class 12 appearing students can also apply for CSEET.
- Candidates who have cleared the ICSI Foundation course are exempt from CSEET.
- Candidates who have cleared the final stage of the Cost Accountancy course are also exempt.
- Candidates holding a bachelor's or postgraduate degree are exempt from CSEET.