The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has officially declared the examination calendar for its crucial June 2026 session. Aspiring and current Company Secretary students can now access the detailed timetable for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) and the CS Executive and Professional Programme examinations on the institute's official website, icsi.edu.
CSEET June 2026: Detailed Schedule and Format
According to the official notification, the CSEET for the June 2026 session will be held from June 1 to June 4, 2026. All papers are scheduled for the afternoon session, commencing at 2:30 PM and concluding at 5:45 PM, with the exception of the final paper, which will end at 4:45 PM. A significant provision is the allocated reading time; candidates will receive an additional 15 minutes from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM to go through the question paper before the exam officially begins.
The paper-wise breakdown is as follows:
- June 1, 2026: Business Communication
- June 2, 2026: Fundamentals of Accounting
- June 3, 2026: Economic and Business Environment
- June 4, 2026: Business Laws and Management (This final paper will be conducted in an OMR-based format)
In a move to ensure smooth conduct, ICSI has earmarked June 5, 6, and 7, 2026, as reserve dates to address any unforeseen exigencies that may arise.
CS Executive and Professional Programme Exam Timetable
Parallel to the CSEET, the institute has also released the schedule for the CS Executive and Professional Programme examinations under the 2022 syllabus. These exams are slated to run from June 1 to June 7, 2026, but will be conducted in the morning session. The timing is from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM, with a 15-minute reading window from 9:00 AM to 9:15 AM.
The CS Executive Programme examinations will cover a range of subjects split across two groups:
- Group 1 & 2 Subjects: Jurisprudence, Interpretation and General Laws; Company Law and Practice; Capital Market and Securities Laws; Tax Laws and Practice; and Corporate Accounting and Financial Management.
The CS Professional Programme will include advanced papers such as:
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency
- Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances
- Compliance Management, Audit and Due Diligence
A notable feature for the Professional Programme is that several papers will be conducted as Open Book Examinations. Candidates will need to select their electives from a prescribed list provided by the institute. For these higher-level exams, ICSI has set aside June 8, 9, and 10, 2026, as contingency reserve dates.
Key Instructions and Next Steps for Candidates
With the timelines now public, the focus for candidates shifts to rigorous preparation. ICSI has advised all examinees to regularly monitor the official ICSI website for any further updates, notifications, or specific instructions related to the examination process. This includes details on admit card release, examination centre guidelines, and any last-minute changes.
The announcement provides a clear roadmap for thousands of CS aspirants across India, allowing them to plan their study schedules effectively for the upcoming session. Adherence to the official schedule and staying updated through the correct channels will be crucial for a smooth examination experience.
