CSEET syllabus 2027: all four papers of the restructured CSEET, topic by topic
CSEET, the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test of the ICSI, was restructured from the June 2026 session. It is now four papers of 100 marks each, on four days, at exam centres: three written (subjective) papers and one OMR paper. This is the syllabus for the February 2027 session, which runs from 1 to 4 February 2027, and for later sessions until ICSI changes it. Everything here is from ICSI's syllabus for the restructured CSEET, its announcement of 10 April 2026, its FAQ and the February 2027 time table, checked on 26 October 2026. If you studied from material for the old remote-proctored CSEET, check it against this list: the test is not the same.
CSEET 2027 at a glance
| Paper | Name | Type | Marks | Time | Date (Feb 2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Communication | Subjective | 100 | 3 hours | Mon 1 February |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Accounting | Subjective | 100 | 3 hours | Tue 2 February |
| 3 | Economic and Business Environment | Subjective | 100 | 3 hours | Wed 3 February |
| 4 | Business Laws and Management | OMR (objective) | 100 | 2 hours | Thu 4 February |
- Reading time: 15 minutes before each paper.
- Timing (February 2027 time table): 2:00 to 5:15 p.m. for the subjective papers and 2:00 to 4:15 p.m. for Paper 4, both including the reading time.
- Negative marking: none in the OMR paper.
- To pass: at least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate, in one sitting. Marks are not carried forward.
- Language: ICSI publishes the restructured CSEET's papers, study material and sample papers in English only.
Paper 1: Business Communication (100 marks, subjective)
- Essentials of good English: grammar, vocabulary, idioms, sentence correction, comprehension and summary
- Communication: the process, networks, listening, barriers, etiquette, and digital and social media
- Business correspondence: letters, reports, office orders, circulars, memos, e-mail, notices, agenda and minutes
- Common business terminology
In June 2026 the paper had eight questions, of which six were to be answered.
Paper 2: Fundamentals of Accounting (100 marks, subjective)
- Accounting concepts, principles and policies
- Journal, subsidiary books, ledger, trial balance and rectification of errors
- Bank reconciliation statement
- Depreciation and amortisation
- Final accounts of sole proprietors
- Partnership and LLP accounts, including goodwill
- Issue, forfeiture and reissue of shares; redemption of preference shares and debentures
- Accounts of not-for-profit organisations
Answers are written with working notes and marked by examiners. In June 2026, eight questions were set and six were to be answered.
Paper 3: Economic and Business Environment (100 marks, subjective)
Part A, Economics (50 marks): demand, supply and forms of market; national income; the Union Budget and fiscal deficit; Indian financial markets and institutions; the Indian economy and balance of payments.
Part B, Business Environment (50 marks): entrepreneurship; the business environment and key institutions (NITI Aayog, MCA, SEBI, RBI, IBBI, CCI, NCLT, NCLAT); global organisations; environmental governance; AI and business; corporate governance.
Paper 4: Business Laws and Management (100 marks, OMR)
ICSI's two sample papers and the June 2026 paper each had 100 one-mark questions with four options, all compulsory:
| Part | Questions | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| A: Business Laws | 1 to 60 | 60 | Introduction to law (sources, legal terms and maxims, citations, new legislation); elements of company law; law of contracts, including indemnity, guarantee, bailment, pledge and agency; partnership and LLP; sale of goods; negotiable instruments |
| B: Business Management | 61 to 100 | 40 | Introduction to management and management styles; functions of management (planning, organising, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, budgeting); Fayol's principles and Taylor's scientific management; management knowledge for company secretaries, with small cases |
There is no negative marking, so answer every question. A later paper could set a different number of questions; ICSI's announcement fixes only the marks and time.
A plan for the weeks to 1 February 2027
About 14 weeks remain from late October. One way to divide them:
- Weeks 1 to 4: Accounting and Business Laws, the two papers with the most new concepts for a Class 12 student. Write out one accounting question by hand every day.
- Weeks 5 to 8: Economics and Business Environment. Make one-page notes per institution and per economic concept; Paper 3 answers reward clear definitions.
- Weeks 9 to 11: Business Communication: write one letter, memo or set of minutes a day, and time it.
- Weeks 12 to 14: full papers at the real times. Take the Paper 4 CSEET mock test under two hours, and write one three-hour subjective paper a week. Analyse each mock by topic.
Because the pass rule needs 40% in each paper, a plan that drops one paper is risky: a strong total cannot rescue a paper under 40.
Useful links
- ICSI: restructured CSEET
- ICSI sample question papers for the restructured CSEET
- CSEET February 2027: exam dates and how to apply
- Free CSEET mock tests
- CSEET syllabus page
- CA Foundation January 2027 guide
Frequently asked questions
What is the CSEET syllabus for 2027?
Four papers: Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, Economic and Business Environment, and Business Laws and Management. The first three are written papers; the fourth is an OMR paper of 100 marks.
Is there negative marking in CSEET?
No. ICSI's announcement and FAQ say there is no negative marking in the OMR paper.
What is the passing mark for CSEET?
At least 40% in each paper and 50% in the aggregate of all four papers, in one sitting.
Is CSEET online or offline now?
From June 2026, CSEET is held at examination centres in Indian cities (and at Dubai for a surcharge). The last remote-proctored session was on 10 January 2026.
When is CSEET February 2027?
From Monday 1 to Thursday 4 February 2027, one paper a day, according to ICSI's time table.