CSEET Syllabus 2025
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Course Overview
Protree Academy’s CSEET course syllabus is designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to become a company secretary. The syllabus covers a wide range of topics such as business communication, legal aptitude and logical reasoning, economics and business environment, and current affairs. Additionally, the course also covers key concepts related to company law and secretarial practice, including corporate governance, ethics, and compliance. The comprehensive syllabus ensures that students have a strong foundation in all aspects of company secretarial work and are well-prepared to take on the challenges of the profession.
Four-Paper Syllabus Breakdown
Objective is to test the knowledge of the candidates pertaining to essentials of English Grammar and critical
aspects of Business Communication
| Sr No. | Topic | Sub Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essentials of Good English |
English Grammar: Noun, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjection, Voice, Articles, Tenses, Prefix, Suffix, Combination words, and Punctuations. Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Common errors, Multiple-meaning words, One-word substitution, Mis-spelt words, Homophones, Idioms, Proverbs, Abbreviations, Para jumbles, Sentence completion/arrangement/correction. Foreign phrases, Comprehension, and Summarizing. |
| 2 | Communication |
Concept, Importance, Principles, and Process of Communication. Modes: Written, Oral, Visual, Audiovisual. Networks: Vertical, Circuit, Chain, Wheel, Star. Digital Communication: Email, SMS, Voicemail, Multimedia, Teleconferencing, Video Calls. Listening Skills and Barriers to Communication and their solutions. |
| 3 | Business Correspondence |
Business Letters: Essentials, Parts, Types. Messages: Positive, Negative, Persuasive. Internal Communication: Orders, Circulars, Memos, Notes, MIS. Email & E-correspondence: Format, Etiquette, Advantages/Disadvantages. |
| 4 | Common Business Terminologies | Terms defined under various Laws, Rules and Regulations, including Financial and Non-Financial expressions. |
Objective is to test basic understanding of Laws, Legal Aptitude, Logical Reasoning skills and Quantitative
Aptitude.
| Sr. No. | Topic | Sub Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-part A – Legal Aptitude | ||
| 1 | Indian Constitution | Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties, Directive Principles, State Policies, President & Governors, Council of Ministers, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Assemblies, Supreme & High Courts, Amendments, Subject Lists (Centre, State, Concurrent) |
| 2 | Elements of General Laws (Contract Act & Law of Torts) | Law of Contract: Offer, Acceptance, Consideration, Types of Contracts, Performance, Frustration, Quasi Contract, Breach and Remedies Law of Torts: Basics, Defenses, Nuisance, Negligence, Liability (Strict, Absolute, Vicarious), Trespass, Malicious Prosecution |
| 3 | Elements of Company Secretaries Legislation | ICSI – Vision, Mission, Motto, Values; CS Role under the Act; Functions of CS; CS in Employment & Practice |
| 4 | Elements of Company Law | Company Nature, Types, Incorporation, Capital Types, Board of Directors (Appointment, Removal), Board & Shareholder Meetings, CSR, Business Ethics, Ethical Dilemmas |
| 5 | Legal Reasoning | Legal Terms, Case Reading, Legal Terminology & Maxims, Reasoning Types, Factual vs Legal Issues, Landmark Judgements, Reading Comprehension |
| Sub-part B – Logical Reasoning | ||
| 6 | Logical Reasoning | Calendars, Cause & Effect, Clocks, Coding-Decoding, Passage Conclusions, Inference, Number Test, Sequences, Statement-Assumptions |
| 7 | Verbal Reasoning | Alphabet & Alphanumeric Sequences, Analogies, Assertion-Reason, Blood Relations, Decision Making, Missing Characters, Venn Diagrams, Ranking, Syllogism, Truth/Liars |
| 8 | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Pattern Completion, Figure Matrix, Grouping Figures, Mirror Images, Rule Detection, Number & Alphabet Series |
| Sub-part C – Quantitative Aptitude | ||
| 9 | Number Systems | Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, Number Relationships |
| 10 | Fundamental Arithmetical Operations | Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Square Roots, Averages, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss |
Objective is to test understanding on concepts of Micro & Macro Economics with a focus on Indian economic
system & understanding on various crucial elements of business environment.
| Sr No. | Topic | Sub Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-part A – Economics | ||
| 1 | Basics of Demand and Supply and Forms of Market Competition | Theory of Demand and Supply · Equilibrium Price · Elasticity of Demand and Supply · Increase and Decrease in Demand · Market Competition Types: Monopoly, Duopoly, Oligopoly, Perfect Competition, Monopolistic Competition |
| 2 | National Income Accounting and Related Concepts | Methods to compute National Income · Key Concepts: GNP, GDP, NNP, NDP, Private Income, Disposable Income, Real Income, Per Capita Income |
| 3 | Indian Union Budget | Revenue and Capital Budget · Components of Budget · Fiscal Deficit Meaning and Variables |
| 4 | Indian Financial Markets | Indian Financial Ecosystem · Public/Private Sector Banks · RRBs, Co-operative Banks, NBFCs · Capital Market Basics · SME/Startup Financing |
| 5 | Indian Economy | Primary, Secondary, Tertiary Sectors · Current Scenario · BOP · Agricultural & Industrial Policies · Foreign Investments |
| Sub-part B – Business Environment | ||
| 6 | Entrepreneurship Scenario | Government Initiatives · Need for Entrepreneurship · Bottlenecks in Entrepreneurial Growth |
| 7 | Business Environment | Types of Environment: Economic, Political, Legal, Socio-Cultural, Technological · Ease of Doing Business Index (World Bank, DPIIT) |
| 8 | Key Government Institutions | NITI Aayog, MCA, SEBI, RBI, IBBI, CCI, NCLT, NCLAT |
Objective is to test test the awareness of candidates with reference to current affairs of national and international importance.
| Sr No. | Topic | Sub Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National and International Current Affairs | Developments related to: • International Bodies – ASEAN, BRICS, SAARC, G-20, BIMSTEC • Indian Organizations – RBI, NABARD, CCI, IBBI, SEBI • Global – IMF, OECD, ADB, World Bank • Summits and Conferences • Banking & Finance – Digital Banking, Govt. Initiatives, Financial Inclusion • Stock Market Updates • Key Judgments – Supreme Court, High Courts, Tribunals • CS Institute / Regulatory Body Developments • Environment – Climate Change, Biodiversity, Sustainability • Science & Tech – IT, Computers, Space Science • Business Personalities and Leaders • Committees and Appointments • Political Scenario & Governance • Ethics and International Diplomacy |
| 2 | Business and Economy | • International Trade Agreements • Export-Import Trends • Appointments of CEOs / MDs of major companies • Mergers & Acquisitions – India and Abroad • Recent Business Developments |
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Where will i find the syllabus of CSEET 2025?
The syllabus for CSEET 2025 can be found on the official website of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI). It is also available on the Protree website under the CSEET section.
How many papers are there in CSEET 2025 exam?
The CSEET 2025 exam consists of four papers: Paper 1 – Business Communication, Paper 2 – Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning, Paper 3 – Economic and Business Environment, and Paper 4 – Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills.
What are the topics included in Business Communication section?
The Business Communication section in CSEET 2023 exam includes topics such as written communication, forms of communication, oral communication, non-verbal communication, communication technology, and communication etiquette.
What are the topics included in Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning section?
The Legal Aptitude and Logical Reasoning section of the CSEET exam includes various topics such as the basics of legal reasoning, the Indian Constitution, interpretation of statutes, principles of contract, the law of torts, the basics of the company law, and an introduction to the legal aspects of intellectual property. The Logical Reasoning section may include topics such as syllogisms, logical sequences, analogies, seating arrangements, blood relations, and coding-decoding.
What are the topics included in Economic & Business Environment section?
The Economic and Business Environment section of the CSEET 2025 exam includes topics such as Introduction to Micro Economics, Indian Economy Overview, Introduction to Demand and Supply, Forms of Market and Price Determination, Business Environment, Business Commercial Knowledge related to Taxation, Foreign Trade Policy, and Competition Act.
Which section of the CSEET exam carries maximum marks?
The Business Communication section of the CSEET exam carries the maximum marks, which is 40 out of 100.
Who prescribed the CSEET syllabus?
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is responsible for prescribing the CSEET syllabus.
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