The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has released the CSEET new syllabus 2026 on its official website. The updated syllabus will be applicable from the June 2026 session. The authority has also introduced a revised exam structure with key changes to help improve assessment quality.
As per the update, the CSEET exam will now be conducted three times a year — February, June and October. The first exam under the new format is scheduled from June 1 to June 4, 2026.
CSEET Exam Pattern 2026 Revised by ICSI
The updated CSEET exam pattern introduces four subject papers scheduled over four days. The following table gives a clear view of the revised pattern:
ICSI has introduced major changes in the exam format for CSEET June 2026. The revised pattern includes subjective papers and one OMR-based test.
Day of Exam | CSEET Subjects | Maximum Marks | Pattern | Duration |
First Day | Business Communication | 100 | Subjective | Three Hours |
Second Day | Fundamentals of Accounting | 100 | Subjective | Three Hours |
Third Day | Economic and Business Environment | 100 | Subjective | Three Hours |
Fourth Day | Business Law and Management | 100 | OMR Based | Two Hours |
CSEET New Syllabus June 2026 Released
ICSI has also released the detailed CSEET syllabus 2026 for all four subjects. This syllabus will guide candidates preparing under the new pattern.
The revised syllabus covers core concepts from accounting, management, business environment and communication. Candidates can check the updated subject-wise topics below.
CSEET Subjects | Topics |
Business Communication | Communication, Business Correspondence, Common Business Terminologies |
Fundamentals of Accounting | Basics of Accounting, Accounting Process, Bank Reconciliation Statement, Depreciation and Amortization, Final Accounts of Sole Proprietorship, Partnership and LLP Accounts, Introduction to Company Accounts, Non-Profit Organization Accounts |
Economic and Business Environment | Part A (Economics – 50 Marks): Demand and Supply, Market Competition, National Income, Union Budget, Indian Financial Markets, Indian Economy. Part B (Business Environment – 50 Marks): Entrepreneurship Scenario, Business Environment, Key Government Institutions, Global Environment, Environmental Governance, AI and Business Environment, Corporate Governance |
Business Law and Management | Part A (Business Laws – 60 Marks): Introduction to Law, Company Law, Contract Law, Partnership and LLP Law. Part B (Business Management – 40 Marks): Introduction to Management, Functions of Management, Principles and Modern Approaches, Management Knowledge for Company Secretaries |
ICSI has advised candidates to refer to the new syllabus and pattern while preparing for the June 2026 exam cycle. The revised structure aims to strengthen conceptual clarity and ensure a comprehensive evaluation process.
