CSEET October 2026 Exam Dates, Time Table and Registration

CSEET October 2026 exam enrollment starts on 16 July 2026. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) released this schedule through an official notification dated 16 July 2026.

When is the CSEET October 2026 registration last date without late fee?

The CSEET October 2026 registration last date without late fee is 15 August 2026. Candidates submitting the enrollment form on or before this date pay only the base examination fee.

When is the CSEET October 2026 registration last date with late fee?

The CSEET October 2026 registration last date with late fee is 20 August 2026. The late fee amount is ₹250. ICSI adds this amount to the base examination fee for late submissions.

What is the CSEET October 2026 examination fee?

The CSEET October 2026 examination fee is ₹1,500. This amount applies at the time of exam enrollment, before any late fee or centre-change charges.

There are 4 fee components in the CSEET October 2026 enrollment process:

When can candidates change their CSEET October 2026 exam centre?

Candidates can change their CSEET October 2026 exam centre between 21 August 2026 and 1 September 2026, up to 4:00 PM. ICSI charges ₹250 for each centre-change request submitted in this window.

Centre change within the same city or zone carries one restriction: ICSI does not permit a centre change within a city that has multiple centres.

What is the surcharge for the Dubai exam centre?

The surcharge for the Dubai exam centre is US$100, equivalent to ₹9,543. This surcharge applies in addition to the ₹1,500 base examination fee for candidates opting for the Dubai centre. The same surcharge applies for a centre-change request from an Indian centre to Dubai, added to the standard ₹250 change fee.

What is the mode of CSEET October 2026 enrollment?

The mode of CSEET October 2026 enrollment is online only. ICSI's notification states offline applications are not accepted for this session.

What happens to change requests submitted after the last date?

ICSI rejects change requests submitted after the last date, without further notice. This rejection applies to centre-change and enrollment applications alike.

What is the Canara Bank Challan payment timeline for CSEET October 2026?

The Canara Bank Challan payment reconciliation timeline for CSEET October 2026 is 3 to 4 days. ICSI treats the cash deposit date at a Canara Bank branch as the eligibility date, not the Challan generation date.

Two deposit windows apply for candidates generating a Challan:

• Candidates generating a Challan up to 15 August 2026 deposit cash by 15 August 2026, avoiding the ₹250 late fee.
• Candidates generating a Challan between 16 August 2026 and 20 August 2026 deposit cash by 20 August 2026.

A formal payment receipt becomes available only after the amount reflects in ICSI's bank account.

What is the mandatory eligibility requirement for CSEET October 2026 candidates?

Completion of the Student Induction Programme (SIP) is the mandatory eligibility requirement for CSEET October 2026 candidates. ICSI's restructured CSEET course links exam eligibility directly to SIP completion.

What identifiers does ICSI generate during CSEET October 2026 payment?

ICSI generates a Request ID and a Transaction ID for every CSEET October 2026 payment attempt, including failed transactions. Generation of these IDs does not confirm a successful transaction on its own; the payment status in the candidate's online account confirms success.

What is the CSEET October 2026 exam timetable?

The CSEET October 2026 exam runs across 4 exam days between 1 October 2026 and 6 October 2026. ICSI conducts one subject per exam day, with 2 days marked as no-examination days for candidates to prepare.

Does ICSI grant extra reading time for CSEET October 2026 papers?

ICSI grants 15 minutes of extra reading time for CSEET October 2026 papers. This reading window runs from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM, before the answer-writing time begins for each subject.

Which CSEET October 2026 subject uses OMR-based evaluation?

Business Laws and Management is the CSEET October 2026 subject using OMR-based evaluation. ICSI schedules this paper for 6 October 2026, with a shorter timing of 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM compared to the other 3 subjects.

CSEET October 2026: Key Dates at a Glance

FAQs

When does CSEET October 2026 enrollment open? CSEET October 2026 enrollment opens on 16 July 2026.

How much is the CSEET October 2026 exam fee? The CSEET October 2026 exam fee is ₹1,500, plus a ₹250 late fee for submissions after 15 August 2026.

Can candidates change their CSEET exam centre after enrollment? Candidates can change their CSEET exam centre between 21 August 2026 and 1 September 2026, for a fee of ₹250 per change.

Is centre change allowed within the same city for CSEET? Centre change within the same city is not allowed for CSEET, even where a city has multiple centres.

What is the extra charge for the Dubai CSEET centre? The extra charge for the Dubai CSEET centre is US$100, added to the base exam fee.

When are the CSEET October 2026 exams held? CSEET October 2026 exams are held on 1, 3, 5 and 6 October 2026, with one subject scheduled per exam day.

Source: ICSI official enrollment notification (dated 16 July 2026) and ICSI's CSEET October 2026 timetable.