Graduates and Post Graduates from recognised universities can now take Direct Admission in CS Executive Programme



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Graduates and post graduates from recognised universities can now directly enrol in the CS Executive Programme without needing to take the CSEET exam. This new rule, effective from June 20, 2021, applies to those with a minimum of 50% marks for graduates. A specific exemption fee will be applicable for this direct entry route.

Attention Students 

Granting exemption to Graduates and Post Graduates from the recognized Universities from appearing in CSEET and enabling them to take direct admission in CS Executive Programme. 

The Council of the Institute at its 277th meeting held on 19.06.2021 has decided to grant exemption to the following categories of students from appearing in Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) enabling them to take direct registration in CS Executive Programme: 

  • Graduates (having minimum 50°h marks) in any discipline of any recognised University or any other Institution in India or abroad recognized as equivalent thereto by the Council.  OR 
  • Post Graduates in any discipline of any recognised University or any other Institution in India or abroad recognized as equivalent thereto by the Council. 
Direct CS Executive Entry for Graduates and Post Graduates

To get exemption from CSEET on the basis of above qualification, such students shall be required to pay applicable exemption fees. 

The above revised admission criteria for CSEET and CS Executive Programme shall be effective from June 20, 2021. 

All concerned students may take a note of it. 

A K Srivastava
Joint Secretary (Student Services)

Date: 23rd June, 2021 

FAQ :

Graduates with a minimum of 50% marks and post graduates from any discipline, provided they are from a recognised university or equivalent institution, can now get direct admission.

No, graduates and post graduates from recognised universities are now exempt from appearing in the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET).

The revised admission criteria for CSEET and the CS Executive Programme became effective from June 20, 2021.

Yes, students seeking exemption from CSEET on the basis of their graduate or post graduate qualifications will be required to pay an applicable exemption fee.

Graduates need to have a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline from a recognised university to be eligible for direct admission.




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