ICSI to conduct 1st CSEET on 29th August 2020 through Remote Proctored Mode



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The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced that the first Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) will take place on 29th August 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the exam will be conducted remotely using a proctored mode, allowing candidates to take it from their homes via laptop or desktop. The Viva Voce section has been removed for this specific exam, though the multiple-choice question format remains the same.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India(ICSI) announced that the first company secretary executive entrance test(CSEET) is to be conducted on the 29th of August, 2020, and that too through remote proctored mode. The Institute has also started registration for the November 2020 CSEET exams.  

Here is the announcement from the institute:

It is informed that the First Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) shall be held on Saturday, the 29th August, 2020.  On Account of COVID 19 Pandemic, the Council of the Institute has decided to conduct the First CSEET on 29th August, 2020 with the following modifications: 

(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 laptop/ desktop from home/ such other convenient place. Candidates shall not be allowed to appear through smartphone (mobile)/ tablet etc. 

(ii) In view of the Remote Proctored mode, the Viva Voce portion stands removed for the First CSEET to be held on 29th August, 2020. The computer-based MCQ portion of the online test forming part of CSEET shall remain the same as per the existing structure of CSEET. Paper-4 will carry a total of 50 marks, which will contain questions on Current Affairs, Presentation & Communication Skills. 

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FAQ :

The first CSEET exam will be conducted on Saturday, 29th August 2020.

The CSEET exam will be conducted through a remote proctored mode, meaning candidates can take it from home using a laptop or desktop.

No, candidates are only allowed to appear for the test through a laptop or desktop and not through a smartphone or tablet.

Yes, for the first CSEET on 29th August 2020, the Viva Voce portion has been removed. The computer-based MCQ portion remains the same.

Paper-4 will carry 50 marks and will include questions on Current Affairs, Presentation & Communication Skills.

Yes, the Institute has also started registration for the November 2020 CSEET exams.




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