The results of Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET)– July 2025 have been declared by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) officially. This is a big milestone to thousands of aspirants seeking an opportunity to become Company Secretaries in India. The results were made available at 2.00 PM on July 16, 2 025, on the official site of ICSI icsi.edu.

Since the ICSI CSEET July 2025 scores are available, here is detailed guide, which covers everything regarding the results of CSEET July 2025.

What is CSEET?

Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is an entry level test which is mandatory to be taken by student having ambitious to do CS Executive Programme. It tests the ability of a candidate in the major aspects like communication, legal thinking and business environment.

The CSEET has usurped the previous option of that, direct entry via the Foundation Programme. It occurs four times a year – in January, May, July and November.

When was the CSEET July 2025 Result Announced?

The ICSI released the CSEET July 2025 results on Wednesday, 16 the day of July 2025 at 2: 00 PM IST. The result was released online at the official ICSI portal so that the candidates could download their scorecards immediately.

Where and How to Check the Result?

Candidates can follow these steps to check and download their CSEET July 2025 scorecard:

1. Visit the official ICSI website: icsi.edu
2. On the homepage, click on the “CSEET July 2025 Result” link.
3. Enter your CSEET Registration Number/Application Number and Date of Birth.
4. Click ‘Submit’ to access your result.
5. Download and print your Result-cum-Marks Statement.

Note: No physical result or marks statement will be issued by ICSI. Students must retain the soft copy for future reference.

Pass Percentage – July 2025 Session

The pass percentage for the CSEET July 2025 session is approximately 73.01%, indicating a high success rate. Here’s a comparison with previous sessions:

Session	Pass Percentage
January 2025	72.58%
May 2025	75.08%
July 2025	73.01%

This trend shows consistent performance by candidates over the year, suggesting better preparation and awareness among aspirants.

Subjects and Evaluation Criteria

The CSEET exam consists of the following four major subjects:

1. Business Communication
2. Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning
3. Economic and Business Environment
4. Current Affairs including Quantitative Aptitude

The test is conducted online and includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) along with a Viva Voce component. However, during the pandemic, viva voce was dropped, and the entire assessment became MCQ-based.

Minimum Qualifying Criteria

To qualify the CSEET, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 40% marks in each subject, AND
• An overall aggregate of 50% or more.

Candidates failing to meet either of these conditions are considered unsuccessful, regardless of their total score.

Who can appear for CSEET?

Candidates who are eligible to do the CSEET will include:

• Have successfully completed or are attending the 12th Standard (10+2). Graduation and post-graduation
• This course does not exclude graduates and post-graduates and they should appear in the CSEET to do the CS Executive Programme.

But, the candidates passing ICAI CA Final or ICAI-CMA Final can be exempted as per ICSI norms.

What if you didn’t pass?

Those candidates who fail to qualify through this attempt can enroll themselves in the November 2025 CSEET session. Registration to the November 2025 session is already on-go and will end on October 15, 2025.

A recommendation with high confidence to any unsuccessful candidates is that:

• Compare their mark-wise subject-wise to know where improvements are needed.
• Consult an ICSI study material and old papers.
• Take up coaching classes or mock test series.

What’s next for Qualified Candidates?

Those who successfully cleared the July 2025 CSEET are now eligible to enroll for the CS Executive Programme. Here’s what you should do:

1. Register for CS Executive Programme

• Visit icsi.edu and log into the SMASH portal.
• Complete the registration before the deadline.

2. December 2025 Exam Eligibility

• For candidates aiming to appear in December 2025, the last date for single-module registration is July 31, 2025.
• For both modules, registration should have been completed by May 31, 2025.

3. Start Preparing

• The CS Executive level is significantly more detailed than CSEET.
• ICSI provides study materials, online classes, and webinars to help aspirants.

Important Documents to Keep

Once you’ve cleared the CSEET, make sure you maintain a copy of:

• CSEET Result-cum-Marks Statement
• CSEET Admit Card
• Identity proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
• Educational Certificates (10th, 12th, etc.)
• Photographs & Signature in digital format

These documents will be required during the CS Executive registration process.

Troubleshooting – Website not Opening?

Due to heavy traffic, the ICSI website might be temporarily slow or unresponsive. Here are a few tips:

• Try refreshing the page after a few minutes.
• Use a different browser (preferably Chrome or Firefox).
• Clear browser cache.
• Avoid checking during peak hours (2–4 PM).

Students’ Reactions

On different platforms, successful candidates reported as euphoric and relieved. Scores were being shared in screenshots, and congratulating classmates. Coaching institutes too congratulated, exchanged greetings and new batch announcement at the Executive level coaching

“I’m thrilled to have cleared my CSEET in the first attempt. I’m now planning to register for the December Executive exams,” said Riya Sharma, a CSEET candidate from Delhi”

ICSI’s Official Communication

The ICSI, in its official press release, stated:

“The Result of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) held on 6th and 8th July 2025 is declared today on 16th July 2025. The Result along with individual Candidate’s subject-wise break-up of marks is made available on the Institute’s website: icsi.edu.”

Concluding Statement

The declaration of CSEET July 2025 result is a memorable event in the career of all the CS aspirants. In as much as you may pass or fail, this is only one of the many milestones in the greater lapse in becoming a qualified Company Secretary.

To passed – congratulations, and good luck in preparing to take your CS Executive. To others- have hope, do not despair. Learn with this outcome and do better in the second go.

For the latest updates on ICSI exams, preparation tips, and CS-related resources, stay tuned to the official ICSI website and verified educational portals.