Checked 30 September 2026. From the ICSI restructuring announcement (10.04.2026), important dates for 2026, the October 2026 enrolment announcement (16.07.2026), the fee schedule (updated 29.09.2026), both ICSI FAQs and the Restructured CSEET page, read 30 September 2026. ICSI's documents give two different cycles for registration and enrolment; dates after February 2027 were not yet notified.
CSEET has two separate deadlines, and missing either one costs you a session. First you register as a CSEET student: once, for Rs 7,500, valid for three years. Then, for each sitting you want, you enrol for the exam: Rs 1,500 each time, in a window a few months before the test. In between, ICSI now requires a one-day Student Induction Programme (SIP), without which it will not accept your enrolment. On 30 September 2026 the sitting open for registration is February 2027, and registration closes on 31 October 2026.
ICSI Restructured CSEET page (read 30.09.2026); important dates for 2026; restructuring announcement (10.04.2026).
Registration and enrolment are two different things
| Step | What it is | Fee | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Register for CSEET | Become a CSEET student | Rs 7,500 once, including SIP and online classes | By the cut-off for the sitting you want (31 October 2026 for February 2027) |
| 2. Student Induction Programme | One-day programme, 6 hours, at an ICSI regional office or chapter (online for students living more than 100 km away) | Included (Rs 500 of the registration fee) | Within one month of registering, and before you enrol |
| 3. Enrol for a sitting | Apply to sit a particular session and choose a centre | Rs 1,500 per sitting; Rs 250 late fee in the late window | February 2027: 16 November to 15 December 2026; late to 20 December |
| 4. Change window | Change of exam centre (to another city) | Rs 250 per change | February 2027: 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 |
| 5. E-admit card | Download and print; no physical card is sent | None | About ten days before the exam (the FAQ says 22 January for February sittings) |
Sources: restructuring announcement sections E, G and H; SIP announcement and SIP guidelines clause 3.1; important dates for 2026; October 2026 enrolment announcement; CSEET FAQ question 22; October 2026 admit card announcement.
Every window, sitting by sitting
| Sitting | Register by | Enrolment | Late fee to | Change window | Exam | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 30 June 2026 | 16 July 2026 to 15 August 2026 | 20 August 2026 | 21 August to 1 September 2026 | 1, 3, 5 and 6 October 2026 | Notified by ICSI |
| February 2027 | 31 October 2026 | 16 November 2026 to 15 December 2026 | 20 December 2026 | 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 | first week of February 2027 | Notified by ICSI |
| June 2027 | 28 February 2027 | 16 March 2027 to 15 April 2027 | 20 April 2027 | 21 April to 1 May 2027 | first week of June 2027 | Not yet notified; ICSI's usual cycle |
| October 2027 | 30 June 2027 | 16 July 2027 to 15 August 2027 | 20 August 2027 | 21 August to 1 September 2027 | first week of October 2027 | Not yet notified; ICSI's usual cycle |
| February 2028 | 31 October 2027 | 16 November 2027 to 15 December 2027 | 20 December 2027 | 21 December 2027 to 1 January 2028 | first week of February 2028 | Not yet notified; ICSI's usual cycle |
Sources: October 2026 enrolment announcement and time table; ICSI important dates for 2026 (February 2027 windows); Restructured CSEET page (31.10.2026). The cycle for later sittings is from the restructuring announcement, the cut-off dates flyer and the student-services FAQ (registration 1 November to end February for June, 1 March to 30 June for October, 1 July to 31 October for February; enrolment 16th to 15th, late to the 20th).
Which CSEET sitting can I still make?
Enter the date you plan to register (today is filled in). The tool finds the first sitting whose registration is still open on that date, and lists the steps after it: Student Induction Programme, enrolment, late fee, change window, exam and result.
October 2026 and February 2027 dates are ICSI's notified dates. Later sittings follow the cycle in ICSI's announcement and student-services FAQ and are marked "not yet notified"; ICSI's CSEET FAQ gives earlier windows (conflict C1 and C2 below). Check ICSI's CSEET page before you pay.
Conflict C1 and C2: two different cycles in ICSI's own papers
ICSI's documents give two cycles. Most of them, including the newest, give the windows above. The CSEET FAQ, listed on 8 September 2026, gives earlier ones.
| Window | Announcement, flyer, student-services FAQ | CSEET FAQ |
|---|---|---|
| Registration for June | 1 November to 28/29 February | 1 October to 31 January |
| Registration for October | 1 March to 30 June | 1 February to 31 May (October 2026: 1 March to 31 May) |
| Registration for February | 1 July to 31 October | 1 June to 30 September |
| Enrolment (normal fee) | 16th to 15th (for June: 16 March to 15 April) | 1st to 7th (for June: 1 March to 7 April) |
| Enrolment (late fee) | 16th to 20th | 8th to 20th |
What actually happened: the June 2026 sitting ran enrolment from 1 March to 7 April 2026 with a late fee to 20 April (June 2026 announcement and important dates), which matches the CSEET FAQ. The October 2026 sitting ran enrolment from 16 July to 15 August with a late fee to 20 August, and its registration closed 30 June, matching the announcement. For February 2027, ICSI's own CSEET page says registration closes 31 October 2026, and its important dates give enrolment from 16 November to 15 December 2026. Our reading: ICSI has moved to the announcement's cycle, and the CSEET FAQ still carries the older one. Go by the dates ICSI notifies for your sitting.
Where other pages get this wrong
The February 2027 registration deadline is 31 October 2026, and it is official.
Commonly published instead: Some pages give 30 September 2026 (from the CSEET FAQ's cycle), or print the February 2027 windows as "reported" or "tentative".
ICSI's Restructured CSEET page carries the February 2027 flyer (dated 24 September 2026) with "Last date of Registration is 31.10.2026", and ICSI's important dates for 2026 list the same date and the enrolment windows.
Fees and concessions
The registration fee is Rs 7,500, which ICSI says includes the Student Induction Programme and online classes. The exam fee is Rs 1,500 per session. The late fee is Rs 250, and each change of centre is Rs 250. A student who chooses the overseas centre at Dubai pays a surcharge of US$100 or its rupee equivalent on top: ICSI put that at Rs 9,071 for June 2026 and Rs 9,543 for October 2026.
| Category | On registration (Rs 7,500) | On exam fee (Rs 1,500) |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | 50% | 50% |
| Physically handicapped | 50% | 50% |
| ICSI staff, wards or spouse of staff | 75% | 75% |
| North-Eastern states, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep, Himachal Pradesh | 50% | None listed |
| Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh | 50% per the fee schedule of 29.09.2026; 100% in the announcement and both FAQs (conflict C6) | None listed |
| Agniveer | 50% | None listed |
| Wards and widows of armed-forces and paramilitary martyrs | 100% | None listed |
| Wards of a deceased ICSI member | 75% | None listed |
| Wards of a deceased CS member who was a CSBF life member | 100% | None listed |
| Declared naxal-free districts (38, as on 31 March 2026) | 50% | None listed |
Source: ICSI fee schedule (page updated 29.09.2026), CSEET section. The restructuring announcement and both FAQs list a shorter set of categories.
Conflict C6. The restructuring announcement (10.04.2026), the CSEET FAQ and the student-services FAQ (18.09.2026) all give students from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh a 100% concession on registration. ICSI's fee schedule, whose page was updated on 29 September 2026, gives 50%. The fee schedule is the newest document, so we print 50% and flag the 100%. If you are from J&K or Ladakh, check what the registration portal charges before you pay; ICSI does not refund fees except for a double payment.
CSEET fee calculator
Add up what CSEET will cost you: registration once, then the exam fee for each sitting, with any concession, late fee, centre change or Dubai surcharge.
Our arithmetic on ICSI's fee schedule (updated 29.09.2026) and the October 2026 enrolment announcement. Applying concessions only to the Rs 7,500 and Rs 1,500 (not to late or change fees) is our reading; ICSI does not say either way. No refunds except double payment.
The Student Induction Programme
Students registered for CSEET on or after 16 December 2025 must attend a one-day Student Induction Programme within one month of registration, and completing it is a pre-requisite for enrolling in the CSEET exam. ICSI's guidelines set it as one day of six hours, scheduled between 9 AM and 6 PM, in batches of 10 to 50 students, at ICSI regional offices and chapters, with an online version through ICSI's LMS for students living more than 100 km away. The Rs 500 fee is part of the Rs 7,500 registration fee. The three sessions cover the ICSI and the profession, the journey from student to Company Secretary, and the syllabus, free online classes and exam pattern. ICSI asks students to contact their nearest regional office or chapter and attend early rather than wait for the deadline.
Refunds, validity and paperwork
| Rule | What ICSI says |
|---|---|
| Refunds | No refund in any circumstances, including ineligible candidates, except a double payment |
| Registration validity | 3 years from the month of registration; appear in any session within it without registering again |
| Result validity | 1 year from the result; register for CS Executive within it |
| Enrolment mode | Online only; offline applications are not accepted |
| Centre change | Only in the change window; no change within the same city or zone |
| Payment by bank challan | The date cash is deposited at a Canara Bank branch counts; allow 3 to 4 days to reconcile |
| Admit card | E-admit card only; download and print it |
| Marksheet | E-marksheet only |
Sources: restructuring announcement sections K to N; CSEET FAQ questions 19, 32 and 33; October and June 2026 enrolment announcements; October 2026 admit card announcement.
Conflict C5: when results come out
ICSI gives three descriptions of the result date. The announcement says results are declared "latest by" March, July and November. The CSEET FAQ says the last week of those months. The cut-off dates flyer and the student-services FAQ say the 15th: 15 March, 15 July and 15 November. The June 2026 result was declared on 15 July 2026, which fits the 15th. We therefore expect the October 2026 result on 15 November 2026, while noting that the other documents allow a later date.
What we could not confirm
The windows for June 2027 and later are not yet notified; the tool shows ICSI's usual cycle and labels it so. ICSI does not say whether the late fee and centre-change fee get the same concession as the exam fee, so the calculator does not apply one. We found no official list of CSEET exam cities. The Dubai surcharge in rupees changes each session with the exchange rate, so the calculator asks you to enter ICSI's figure for your sitting. For help, ICSI's helpdesk is 0120-4522000 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM, per the cut-off dates flyer) and its online helpdesk is support.icsi.edu.
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What is the last date to register for CSEET February 2027?
31 October 2026, per ICSI's Restructured CSEET page and its important dates for 2026.
What is the CSEET registration fee?
Rs 7,500, paid once, including the Student Induction Programme and online classes. The exam fee is Rs 1,500 for each sitting.
What is the difference between CSEET registration and enrolment?
Registration makes you a CSEET student and lasts three years. Enrolment is the application for a particular sitting and is paid each time you sit. They have separate deadlines.
When is enrolment for the February 2027 CSEET?
16 November to 15 December 2026 with the normal fee, and 16 to 20 December 2026 with a Rs 250 late fee. The change window is 21 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.
Is the Student Induction Programme compulsory?
Yes, for students registered from 16 December 2025. Complete it within one month of registration. ICSI will not accept your exam enrolment without it.
Can I get a refund of the CSEET fee?
No. ICSI allows a refund only for a double payment, not for any other reason, including ineligibility.
How much is the CSEET concession for SC/ST students?
50% on the Rs 7,500 registration fee and 50% on the Rs 1,500 exam fee.
What is the concession for Jammu and Kashmir students?
ICSI's fee schedule updated on 29 September 2026 says 50% on registration. Its earlier announcement and both FAQs said 100%. Check what the registration portal charges before paying.
Can I take CSEET in Dubai?
Yes. Dubai is an overseas centre, with a surcharge of US$100 or its rupee equivalent on top of the Rs 1,500 exam fee. ICSI put it at Rs 9,543 for October 2026.
Sources
- official — ICSI — Restructured CSEET page and latest updates (read 30 September 2026)
- official — ICSI — CSEET February 2027 flyer (dated 24-09-2026, PDF)
- official — ICSI — Important dates for 2026 (PDF)
- official — ICSI — Announcement: Restructuring of CSEET, effective from the June 2026 session (dated 10.04.2026, PDF)
- official — ICSI — CSEET eligibility and cut-off dates flyer (PDF)
- official — ICSI — Student services FAQs, Part 1 on CSEET (updated 18.09.2026, PDF)
- official — ICSI — FAQs on Restructured CSEET (listed 08-09-2026, PDF)
- official — ICSI — Important announcement for CSEET October 2026 examination (dated 16-07-2026, PDF)
- official — ICSI — Important announcement for CSEET June 2026 examination (dated 28-02-2026, PDF)
- official — ICSI — Schedule of fee applicable to students of the CS course (fee page updated 29.09.2026, PDF)
- official — ICSI — Introduction of the Student Induction Programme for CSEET (PDF)
- official — ICSI — Student training guidelines, clause 3.1: Student Induction Programme (PDF)
- official — ICSI — E-Admit Card, October 2026 CSEET (PDF)
- official — ICSI — CSEET June 2026 session result announcement (PDF)
official = a document published by the conducting body. reported = a news or coaching site we could not check against an original. Where sources disagree this page says so rather than picking one.
