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CSEET Registration
Checked against ICSI's official pages, as of 12 October 2026. Rules and fees change; confirm on the official site before you act.
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Register once online on the ICSI student portal (SMASH), complete the one-day Student Induction Programme, then enrol separately for each exam session you want to take.
Steps to register
- 1Register for the CSEET online through the ICSI SMASH portal (Registration for CSEET link on icsi.edu) and pay the registration fee of Rs 7,500.
- 2Complete the one-day Student Induction Programme (SIP) within one month of CSEET registration. Completing SIP is a pre-requisite for enrolling in a CSEET exam.
- 3Use the study material issued at registration and the free online classes ICSI runs for each session for registered CSEET students.
- 4Enrol for the exam session online during the enrolment window and pay the exam fee of Rs 1,500 (late fee Rs 250 in the late window). Offline applications are not accepted.
- 5Download the e-admit card from icsi.edu, which ICSI releases in the third week of the month before the exam (about 10 days before the exam).
- 6After passing, register for the CS Executive Programme within one year of the result.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CSEET registration fee (includes Student Induction Programme and online classes) | Rs 7,500 | ICSI fee schedule, current as of October 2026 |
| Examination fee | Rs 1,500 per session | ICSI fee schedule, current as of October 2026 |
| Late fee for exam enrolment | Rs 250 | in addition to the exam fee; October 2026 session notice |
| Change of exam centre | Rs 250 per change | October 2026 session notice |
| Dubai overseas centre surcharge | US$ 100 or the rupee equivalent | in addition to the exam fee; Rs 9,543 for the October 2026 session |
| Registration fee concessions | 50% for SC/ST, physically handicapped, and students from North Eastern states, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and Himachal Pradesh; 100% for students from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh | other categories are listed in the ICSI fee schedule |
| Exam fee concessions | 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped candidates | ICSI fee schedule |
Validity: CSEET registration (restructured CSEET) is valid for 3 years from the month of registration, and a student can appear in any session within that period without paying the registration fee again. A CSEET pass result is valid for one year from the date of declaration, so the student must register for the CS Executive Programme within that year. Fees are not refunded except for double payment.
Official sources
- ICSI - Announcement: Restructuring of CSEET (effective from June 2026 session), dated 10.04.2026
- ICSI - Frequently Asked Questions on Restructured CSEET
- ICSI - Student Services FAQs (updated 10.04.2026)
- ICSI - Schedule of fee applicable to students of CS Course
- ICSI - Introduction of Student Induction Programme for CSEET students
- ICSI - Important announcement for CSEET October 2026 examination (enrolment dates and fees)