ICSI Releases CSEET, SE December 2026 Exam Dates

Synopsis: ICSI releases the examination schedule for the CSEET October 2026 session and the CS Executive and Professional December 2026 examinations, providing candidates with key dates and subject-wise timelines.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the examination schedule for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) October 2026 session, along with the CS Executive and Professional Programme examinations scheduled for December 2026. The release provides aspiring company secretaries with a detailed timetable, enabling them to plan their preparation and examination strategies well in advance.

According to the schedule, the CSEET October 2026 examinations will be conducted between October 1 and October 6. The entrance test will cover four subjects, beginning with Business Communication on October 1, followed by Fundamentals of Accounting on October 3, Economic and Business Environment on October 5, and Business Laws and Management on October 6. The final paper will be conducted in an OMR-based format.

ICSI has also confirmed that candidates will receive an additional 15 minutes before each examination to read the question paper. For CSEET candidates, the reading period will be provided from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM before the commencement of the examination.

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The CS Executive and Professional Programme examinations for the December 2026 session are scheduled to take place from December 21 to December 28. The examinations will be conducted under the 2022 syllabus and will cover papers from both Group I and Group II across the two programmes. The timetable includes subjects related to corporate laws, taxation, financial management, governance, compliance, strategic management, and elective specializations.

For the Executive and Professional examinations, candidates will be provided with a 15-minute reading period from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM, with examinations continuing until 5:15 PM. The detailed schedule, including subject-wise dates and elective paper information, has been made available on the institute’s official website.

The announcement comes as ICSI continues to strengthen its examination framework and professional education ecosystem. By releasing the timetable well ahead of the examination cycle, the institute aims to help students effectively manage their study plans and ensure smooth participation in the upcoming sessions.