ICSI July Session 2025
ICSI July Session 2025
Gender Male
User Id and
Test Date, URL of
Password for
Pattern of Test/ Subjects Day & Login Time test
log-in into the
Time Portal Test Portal
Computer Based MCQ Test
consting of following 4 (four)
papers in one sitting:
(i)Paper-1: Business To be
Saturday,
Communication informed To be informed
5-Jul-2025
(ii)Paper-2: Legal Aptitude and 3:30 PM through through Email
Logical Reasoning. 04:00 PM to
Email and SMS.
06:00 PM
(iii)Paper-3: Economic and and SMS.
Business Environment.
(iv)Paper-4: Current Affairs and
Quantitative Aptitude.
Important Announcement
The Institute has decided to conduct CSEET on Saturday, the 05 July 2025 as per the following arrangements.
(I) CSEET shall be conducted through REMOTE Proctored mode instead of conducting the same from Test Centers.
Candidates are allowed to appear for the test through their own laptop/ desktop from home/ such other convenient and
isolate place. Candidates shall not be allowed to appear In the test through smart phone (mobile)/ tablet and palm top
etc.
(II) In view of the Remote Proctored mode, the Viva Voce portion stands removed for the CSEET to be held on 5th July
2025.
(III) The break-up of marks in computer-based CSEET in MCQ pattern with a duration of 120 Minutes shall be as under :
Sub Part
No. of
Part Subject Marks
Questions
Business --
1 35 50
Communication
A- Legal Aptitude (30 Marks)
Legal Aptitude and
2 35 50
Logical Reasoning B-Logical Reasoning (20
Marks)
A- Economics (25 Marks)
(IV) All students shall take a note that use of Unfair Means during the Examinations in Remote Proctored Mode is
viewed very seriously by the Institute and if any student is found indulging in use of Unfair Means regarding the
Examinations, he or she shall be dealt seriously, and stern action will be taken against them. Candidates shall refrain
from adoption of Unfair Means during the CSEET inter alia including:
The modus operandi for conducting the CSEET through remote proctored mode is given in Annexure, attached
herewith. All eligible candidates are advised to plan for availability of laptop/ desktop, uninterrupted power supply,
continuous internet connectivity and other technical requirements/ specifications as mentioned in the Annexure-
attached herewith.
COMPANY SECRETARY EXECUTIVE ENTRANCE TEST (CSEET) (COMPUTER- BASED) WOULD BE HELD ON SATURDAY,
THE 5TH JULY 2025, AS PER TIMING GIVEN IN THE ADMIT CARD.
CANDIDATES SHOULD READ THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BELOW CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW IT IN TRUE LETTER AND
SPIRIT FOR APPEARING IN THE TEST.
The CSEET shall be conducted through remote proctored mode as per details given below:
(i) CSEET shall be conducted through REMOTE Proctored Mode. Candidates are allowed to appear for the CSEET using their
own laptop or desktop from home/ such other convenient and isolated place. Candidates shall not be allowed to appear in
CSEET by using Mobile Phone, Tablet, Palmtop, etc
(ii) Duration of CSEET shall be 2 Hours, i.e. 120 minutes. The break-up of marks of each paper in computer-based CSEET in
MCQ pattern shall be as under:
Business --
1 35 50
Communication
A- Economics (25
Marks)
Economic and
3 Business 35 50
Environment B- Business
Environment (25
Marks)
In case of any technical issues during Test process, candidates can reach out to following Help Desk Numbers: -
02-07-2025 03-07-2025 05-07-2025 07-07-2025
Mock 1 Mock 2 Live test buffer test day
Available from 09:00 AM to Available from 09:00 AM to Available from 09:00 AM to Available from 01:00 PM to
06:00 PM 06:00 PM 06:00 PM 04:00 PM
MOST IMPORTANT
(i) Should have passed the CSEET and the result should not be older than one year
from the date of declaration of result of CSEET;
(ii) Should also have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary Examination) conducted by
an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognised by
the Central Government or State Government or equivalent thereto for the
purposes of admission to Bachelor’s degree course.
The registration applications of candidates not fulfilling any one of the conditions
at the time of seeking registration to Executive Programme of Company Secretary
Course shall be summarily rejected without notice.
1. Immediately after taking the print-out of the Admit Card and Instructions to the Candidates from the website of the
Institute [Link], every candidate is advised to verify all the details mentioned in his/her Admit Card, i.e., his/her Name,
Photograph, Signature, Admission Number, Date and Timings of Test, etc. In case of any discrepancy, the same may please be
brought to the notice of the Institute within 2 days of issuance of Admit Card at CSEET@[Link] or at Institute’s support
portal [Link]
(a) Candidates are allowed to appear in the test using their own Desktop/Laptop (Not on Mobile/Tablet etc.)
from home or other convenient and isolated place and they shall be required to download safe exam browser
SEBLite at their Laptop or Desktop as per the link provided to them in due course of time at the registered
email ID of the candidates for the Mock and Live Test separately by using credentials (User ID & Password).
(b) Candidates shall be continuously monitored through video & audio mode by the supervisor, known as
Proctor in the same manner as if they are appearing in the examination at examination centres.
3. Candidates should keep with them (i) Admit Card; and (ii) Identity Card issued by Govt. Departments viz. Passport, Driving
Licence, PAN Card, UID Aadhaar Card, Voter Card handy for verification by the Remote Proctors for securing appearance in
the Test failing which they shall not be allowed to take the Test. Candidates will not be allowed to keep any other document
with them.
4. Candidates are required to properly download, install and check Safe Exam Browser, SEBLite on their Desktop or Laptop
beforehand as directed for the CSEET. SEBLite shall not be uninstalled till CSEET has completed/submitted successfully.
Candidate should attend the Mock Test of CSEET as scheduled by ICSI. In case candidate fail to download the Safe Exam
Browser due to any reason they will not be able to start the test and no query in this regard will be entertained.
5. Candidate should observe mandatory requirements for appearing in CSEET as under:
i) Properly installed SEBLite([Link] on the Desktop/Laptop having requisite technical
requirements for the CSEET.
ii) Stable internet connection (avoid hotspot or mobile or unstable internet source).
iii) Fully charged laptop or power backup enabled desktop.
iv) Observance of Instructions to candidates in true letter and spirit.
v) Appearance in the Mock Test (Not to uninstall SEBLite uptill completion of CSEET).
6. Candidates are required to login to the Test portal 30 (thirty) minutes before the time specified for the commencement of
Test. No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the Test after completion of 15 minutes of the commencement of the
Test and no candidate shall be permitted to finish the Test until the expiry of 90 minutes of the commencement of the
test.
7. In the test, the Question Paper will be displayed on the Computer Screen in English language only.
8. Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper, i.e., Paper- 1, Paper-2, Paper -3 and Paper -4
separately as the case may be, and 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together for passing the CSEET. There will be no
negative marking for wrong answers.
a) Use Mobile, earphone, headphone or any other gadget including Pager, Digital Diary, Scientific or
Programmable Calculator, Blue Tooth, Palmtop, Smart Watch, Health Band, etc.
b) Refer book or using paper, pen/pencil, writing pad(s), note books, etc.
c) Have presence of any other person in the room with him/her once he/she is seated before computer for the
CSEET.
d) Take photograph(s) of the screen/questions/answer option(s).
e) Read questions, answer options loudly.
f) Leave the work station without submission of the test.
g) Have eye contact and focus out of screen.
h) Impersonation during CSEET
Violation of the above shall be viewed seriously and the same may lead to cancellation of the result.
10. Candidate shall ensure that video and audio of the Laptop or Desktop are properly positioned and functioning and no
earphone/headphones, etc. shall be permitted in the CSEET. Candidate shall be seated for the CSEET in such a manner that
his/her face and seating posture upto waist remain visible to the proctor all times during the CSEET. In case Audio/Video
facility is not available on Desktop then external camera/webcam and earphone/head phone can be used by the candidate(s)
but the same should be kept on table/panel and should be visible to proctor.
11. Candidates’ eligibility to appear in the CS Executive Entrance Test shall be subject to the provisions of Company
Secretaries Regulations, 1982 (as amended time to time) as in force and the guidelines issued by the Council issued from time
to time.
12. Candidate shall not be allowed to leave the test until its submission. No break (including bio- break) shall be permitted
during the Test.
13. The result of candidates will be withheld/cancelled if found violating any of the Instructions regarding conduct of CSEET.
PART-II: INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPEARING IN THE CSEET THROUGH REMOTE PROCTORING MODE
Candidates will appear in the Examination from a secured environment. The candidates should:
i) Sit in a secluded room or any other suitable quiet place with a chair and desk/table preferably with
plain backdrop (area behind the candidate) with adequate lighting from the front so that the candidate is
visible upto the waist to the proctor all times during CSEET. The place should be noise free with no other
person/s in the surroundings except the candidate.
ii) Once the candidate is seated for the test, no one shall be present in that room/place under any
circumstances. The violation of this instruction will lead to cancellation of the result.
iii) No item except the computer, external webcam (if internal webcam is not available), keyboard, mouse,
other permitted items, if any, should be kept on the desk/table on the day of the examination.
iv) Use of calculator, pen/pencil, paper/notebook, writing pad(s) etc. is prohibited in CSEET.
v) Candidates must dress properly & decently during CSEET.
The modus operandi for conducting the Examination through proctored mode shall be as under:
(A) Technical Requirements for Candidates appearing in CSEET through remote proctoring mode:
1. Candidate has to ensure that the following technical specification/ requirements are available in his/her
Desktop/laptop (mobile/tablet is not allowed) for appearing in the examination:
Secured Exam Browser - System Requirements
Software /
Version / Specifications (Minimum
Hardware Reference Links / Remarks
Requirement)
Requirement
Screen Resolution
1024*768 * Mandatory
Network Bandwidth
5 Mbps continuous connectivity * Mandatory
Mic/Cam
Under Chrome/Edge Browser To be Enabled
settings
Pop up / Ad Blocker
Under Chrome/Edge Browser To be Disabled
Administrative Privileges
in Windows for installation activities
Compatibility checks
Webcam [Link]
Compatibility checks [Link]
Mic
[Link]
Other Specifications:
5. Disabled or Uninstall VM
6. Check for System Host Name [If host name contains Emoji or special characters, then change the Host Name].
7. Check for CPU Utilization, It is should not be 100%.
2. Internet Connection:
Recommended Internet speed per user: Dedicated Internet and Internet Bandwidth of minimum 5MBPS (5G/4G/Wi-Fi) or
above + upload speed. In case of Broadband, it should have uninterrupted supply of electricity.
Examination Process:
Every candidate will be required to download SEB (Exam software) from this link: [Link] , login with
the ID and password provided at registered Email/through SMS at registered mobile, 30 mins before the examination start
time.
Please note: The test taking Link/URL, user ID and your password for mock exam and the live exam will be provided to the
candidates separately at their registered email.
Candidates are advised to ensure that on the day of the Examination, their Laptop is fully chargedand in case of Desktop, it is
connected to an uninterrupted power source for smooth conduct of Examination.
Candidates must not setup the computer at the time of the Examination. All the requisite settings need to bedone much before
the Mock and actual Examination and tested properly. All settings shall not be uninstalled/changed uptill
conclusion/submission of examination successfully.
(C) Remote Proctoring:
The candidates appearing in CSEET shall remotely be proctored from the Control Room of the Institute.
1. Login credentials for candidates will be sent through email and SMS before the examination.
2. At the beginning of each session, the candidate undergoes an identity verification at 2 levels,
Level 1: Capture of facial photo. During the examination, the AI tool constantly monitors the picture of
the candidate taking the examination with the facial photo captured initially for any mismatch. In
case of any mismatch, the system will capture the anomaly and notification to live proctor is
instantly displayed.
Level 2: Candidate will need to display Admit Card and Student Identity Card/Valid ID Proof (PAN / Aadhar
/ Any other valid Govt. Approved ID). Proctor will instruct the candidate to display the Admit Card
/ valid ID proof after the logging into the examination. Once the identity is approved by the
Proctor, candidate will be allowed to start the examination. Candidates are advised not to write
anything on Admit/Identity card failing which strict action will be taken.
3. The activities of the candidate during the examination will be monitored and if he/she is violating
any rules during the examination or trying to adopt any unfair means, the system will
automatically collect data based on the following parameters and will immediately alert the
online live proctor:
• Focus changed to a different window: Candidate tabs out of the examination taking window.
• Usage of Mobile: Candidate using Mobile phone during Examination
• Browser not supported: Candidate is using an older browser version.
• Webcam is disabled: Candidates webcam is switched off or disabled.
• Face is not visible in the camera: Candidate is not looking into the camera or stays away/blocks the
camera view.
• Several faces in front of the camera: There are other people along with the candidate.
• Face does not match the profile: Candidate giving the examination is not the same person whose photo
was captured in before starting the examination and as per the Admit Card.
• Microphone switched off /muted or its volume is low: Candidate has switchedoff /muted the
microphone.
• Conversation or noise in the background:System has captured background noise.
• Screen activities are not shared: Candidate has stopped screen share activity.
• Second display is used: Additional display like extended monitor has been connected.
• Usage of prohibited Items: Candidate using calculator, Notes etc.
• Full-screen mode is disabled: Candidate has disabled full screen mode.
4. There shall be Live proctors. A session that is in progress, shall be continuously watched online:
• Proctor if required, can chat, convey information/instructions to the candidate using chat box.
• Session saves photos of the candidate face and periodic (every minute) snapshots of the
candidate through webcam.
• Each session is finished either by the candidate, or automatically after the end of the allotted
time, or by the proctor. All audio, video, text messages and recorded events are saved in the system
and are attached to the session protocol.
5. The position of the camera should not be too low/ high or hooked onto a different monitor. The
candidate should make sure that the camera is at eye level and on the monitor during theexamination so
that the candidate’s live portrait image upto waist is visible to the proctor all times during the test.
6. Candidate must not look away from laptop/desktop screen, must face computer screen and focus
shall not be out of screen.
7. The candidates shall be required to strictly follow the instructions given by the proctors during the
course of the examination failing which they shall be disqualified.
8. Candidate’s face must be positioned in the middle of the camera view and candidate’s face must be
visible throughout the examination.
9. Candidates must not navigate away from Final Test/examination window.
10. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the room/test area or take bio-break during the examination
until its submission. If any candidate takes any break or leaves the workstation for any reason during
the examination, will be treated as resorting to unfair means.
11. Candidates must not use headphones, ear buds, or any other type of listening/ communication
device during the examination.
12. The issues faced by candidates during the examination, viz. No network connection, network
disconnection due to Wifi disabled, no internet connectivity, Power cut, etc):
In such a scenario, the candidate will be allowed to login again and continue from the last question
attempted. Remote Proctor shall keep watch on all such instances and report all such instances to
the Institute immediately.
13. Candidate must ensure that he/she has attempted every question and reviewed the accuracy of
his/her answers before submitting the paper. Once submitted (even by mistake), re- examination will not
be permitted.
14. The mock test will be conducted for candidates to familiarize themselves with the remote
proctoring process. Mock test is proposed to be held on 2nd July 2025 and 3rd July 2025.
Detailed information about appearing in the mock test shall be sent to candidates separately. Appearance
in Mock Test is mandatory.
15. For Admit Card related issues, students may reach out to following Help Desk Numbers from 24th
June 2025:
Helpline nos. - 7259364691 & 7259365983(Operational between 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM)
1. Upon Proctor’s instruction, click on the “APPEAR” button to access the Onscreen Instructions. In case of any doubt or
question about functioning of the Exam Window, candidates may seek advice/guidance from the Proctor before the
commencement of examination. No query shall be entertained after the commencement of examination.
2. Do not close the Exam Window or try to restart the system after the commencement of examination.
3. Each question is followed by four alternative answers marked as A, B, C and D. The candidate shall choose the most
appropriate answer to each question and mark the same through click of mouse against the appropriate answer. Chosen
answer will be highlighted and shall automatically be saved. The questions may be answered in any order within the
stipulated examination time.
4. Candidates can make changes in their answer already chosen/marked by simply clicking the other answer option of their
choice at any time before conclusion of examination or before clicking “FINISH” Button.
5. Candidate can delete his/her answer to a particular question by clicking the button “CLEAR” to make the question as if
not attempted by the candidate. Candidate shall remain careful while clicking the “CLEAR” button.
6. Candidates shall not click “END TEST” button followed by warnings with “PLEASE CONFIRM” button until they have
actually completed all the questions of all sections of the Test. The Test shall NOT RE-START once “CONFIRM” button is
clicked.
7. Countdown clock will start on commencement of examination and the same will be displayed on the top right-hand corner
of the Exam Window for the remaining time available to a candidate for the Examination.
8. Before conclusion of examination, the candidates can use the “Bookmark” option by clicking on “BOOKMARK” button, if
they wish to review or revisit the question later. However, the “Bookmark” button shall not capture or save the answers.
9. In case of restarting/shut down of computer due to technical reasons, immediately report the same to the Proctor.
Answers already marked and time of the examination will be saved and the candidate will be able to resume the examination
from the exact point that last appeared before him/her.
3. Candidates can mark their choice of answer by placing cursor on any one of the four alternative answers to each
question and clicking through mouse thereat. Chosen answer option will be highlighted.
4. Candidates can change their answer to any question by clicking at the new answer option (Radio Button) any time
before “FINISH” of the examination.
5. Candidates can answer question in any order and can navigate between questions either by clicking on
“Previous”/“Next” button or by directly clicking on the question number(s) which are displayed in the Paper-wise Summary
panel available on the left side of the Exam Window.
6. Every particular question answered by the candidate will be displayed in GREEN colour on the Summary Panel. The
questions that are not attempted and not bookmarked for review will be displayed without any colour. Questions Attempted
and Bookmarked for review will be highlighted in BLUE and those which are not attempted but Bookmarked for Review will
be displayed in RED.
1. After completion of the examination, candidates can click “DONE” button followed by three warnings with “FINISH”
button to submit the examination. After conclusion of examination timing, system will automatically save, finish and submit
the examination.
2. In case any candidate wrongly clicks the “DONE” button, warning screens will be displayed; and he/she can return to
the question paper by clicking “Go to Examination”. There are three such warnings – WARNING-1, WARNING-2 and
WARNING-3 with “FINISH” button.
3. Candidates shall remain cautious while clicking “FINISH” button and warnings. On clicking the “FINISH” button after
“WARNING-3”, examination will be completed, finished and submitted.
4. After submission of examination, it shall not re-start at all and the answer marked by the candidate to the
questions shall be considered for purposes of computation of the result.
5. No candidate is permitted to leave the examination until the expiry of Examination timing.
6. A “THANK YOU” message will appear confirming the completion, finishing and submission of the examination.
Infringement of any of these instructions shall render the candidates liable for disciplinary action
which could lead to cancellation of result of the examination and/or studentship registration under the
Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 as in force.
[SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO, BETEL, INTOXICANT, CARRYING/USE OF MOBILE PHONE/ ELECTRONIC
DEVICE/CALCULATOR/PEN-PENCIL/PAPER-NOTEBOOK ETC., ARE STRICTLY BANNED DURING THE EXAMINATION].
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