ICSI CSEET February 2027 Registration - Important Dates, Fees, Eligibility, and How to Apply
Candidates planning to pursue the Company Secretary (CS) course through the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) now have a new deadline to track. The last date to register for the CSEET February 2027 session is 31 October 2026, as per the official cut-off schedule released by ICSI on icsi.edu. This article breaks down every date, fee, and step you need to complete your CSEET February 2027 registration without last-minute stress.
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What Is CSEET and Why Does the February 2027 Session Matter?
This section explains what CSEET is and why registering for the correct session on time is critical for students aiming to enter the CS Executive Programme.
The CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is the mandatory qualifying entrance test conducted by ICSI for students who wish to register for the CS Executive Programme, the second stage of the Company Secretary course. Students who have passed or are currently appearing in their Class 12 (10+2) examination, in any stream, are eligible to sit for CSEET. Once a candidate qualifies CSEET with the required marks, they become eligible to register for the CS Executive Programme.
ICSI currently conducts CSEET three times a year in February, June, and October. The February 2027 session is the first cycle of the new academic year, making it an important entry point for students who complete Class 12 board exams or wish to start their CS journey early in the year.
ICSI CSEET February 2027 Registration Dates
This section lists the exact cut-off dates released by ICSI for the CSEET February 2027 session, so candidates know precisely when to register, enroll, and make any changes.
According to the official cut-off dates notification published by ICSI, the schedule for the February 2027 CSEET session is as follows:
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for acceptance of CSEET registration applications for February 2027 exam | 31 October 2026 |
| CSEET exam enrollment (February session) without late fee | 16 November 2026 to 15 December 2026 |
| CSEET exam enrollment (February session) with late fee | 16 December 2026 to 20 December 2026 |
| CSEET change window (February session) | 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 |
The registration step (creating your CSEET profile and submitting basic details/documents) must be completed by 31 October 2026. Following this, students must complete a separate exam enrollment step within the enrollment window to be scheduled for the actual test. ICSI has not yet released the exact exam date(s) for the February 2027 session; this will be announced through a separate time-table notification closer to the exam.
Step-by-Step Process to Register for CSEET February 2027
This section walks through how to complete the CSEET registration process on the ICSI portal.
Registration for CSEET is entirely online and is done through ICSI's official website. Here's how to complete it:
- Visit the official ICSI website, icsi.edu, and go to the "Online Services" section.
- Click on the CSEET registration link and select "New Registration."
- Fill in your basic personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload the required scanned documents, such as your Class 10 mark sheet, photograph, and signature (in the specified file formats and size limits).
- Choose whether you wish to opt for ICSI's classroom teaching centres or online classes.
- Review the fee particulars displayed on screen and proceed to payment.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online through the available payment modes.
- Submit and confirm the application. You will receive a confirmation via email/SMS on your registered contact details once payment is successful.
After registration, candidates must separately complete the exam enrollment step within the enrollment window to receive their admit card and exam schedule for the February 2027 session.
CSEET Registration Fees
This section covers the current fee structure applicable to CSEET registration, including concessions for eligible categories.
As per ICSI's fee schedule effective from 15 April 2026, the CSEET fee structure is as follows:
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| CSEET Registration Fee (inclusive of Student Induction Programme and Online Classes) | ₹7,500 |
| Examination Fee (per session) | ₹1,500 |
Concession in CSEET Registration Fee:
| Category | Concession |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 50% |
| Physically Handicapped | 50% |
| ICSI Staff and their Wards/Spouse | 75% |
| Students from North Eastern States, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Himachal Pradesh | 50% |
| Students from Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh | 100% |
Similar concessions (SC/ST 50%, Physically Handicapped 50%, ICSI Staff and Wards 75%) also apply to the CSEET exam enrollment fee. Candidates from eligible categories should upload the relevant category certificate at the time of registration to avail of these concessions.
Eligibility Criteria for CSEET February 2027
This section clarifies who can apply for the CSEET February 2027 session.
To register for CSEET, a candidate must meet the following conditions:
- Must have passed or be appearing in the Senior Secondary (Class 12/10+2) examination or an equivalent examination recognised by the Central Government.
- There is no restriction on stream candidates from Science, Commerce, or Arts backgrounds are all eligible.
- The minimum age for registration is 17 years as on the date of application.
- Under current ICSI norms, CSEET is a mandatory qualifying test for most categories of students, including graduates and postgraduates, seeking registration to the CS Executive Programme, except a few specifically exempted categories (such as candidates who have cleared the Final examination of ICAI or ICMAI, who can seek registration by paying a separate exemption fee).
CSEET Exam Pattern: What to Expect
This section outlines the structure of the CSEET exam so candidates know how the test is organised and evaluated.
Following ICSI's restructuring of CSEET (applicable from the June 2026 session onward), the exam pattern is as follows:
- The exam consists of four papers, each carrying 100 marks, for a total of 400 marks.
- The four papers cover: Business Communication, Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Economic and Business Environment, and Current Affairs.
- The paper on Business Laws and Management is OMR-based (objective) with no negative marking; the remaining papers include subjective/descriptive components.
- A 15-minute Viva Voce, carrying 30 marks, evaluates candidates' oral communication and presentation skills, conducted via AI-based or pre-recorded video assessment at authorised test centres.
- CSEET is now conducted in centre-based, offline mode, replacing the earlier remote-proctored format.
Passing criteria: A candidate must score at least 40% in each of the four papers and an overall aggregate of 50% (200 out of 400 marks) in a single sitting to pass CSEET. There is no provision for carrying forward marks between sessions candidates who don't meet the cut-off must reappear for all four papers in a subsequent session.
Why Timely Registration Matters
This section explains the practical consequences of missing the CSEET February 2027 registration deadline.
Missing the 31 October 2026 registration deadline means a candidate cannot be considered for the February 2027 session and will need to wait for the next cycle (June 2027). Since exam enrollment, admit card issuance, and centre allocation all follow the registration step, applying early also reduces the risk of last-minute technical glitches or payment failures during high-traffic periods close to the deadline.
