SL No.

Question

Answer

1.

How will the CSEET be conducted? Will it be conducted from Test Centres or from Home?

Instead of taking the exam in person at test centres, CSEET will be administered remotely under proctored conditions. Applicants are permitted to take the exam on a laptop or desktop computer from home or any convenient isolated location. Applicants are not permitted to appear via a mobile device such as a tablet or smart phone.

2.

Will the Viva Voce be proctored remotely, as in the case of CSEET administered from test centres?

No. For the First CSEET, which will take place on August 29, 2020, the Viva Voce section has been omitted due to the Remote Proctored option. According to the current CSEET structure, the computer-based MCQ element of the test will not change. Each of the four papers will be worth 50 points.

As a result, Paper-4, which includes questions on current events, presentation, and communication skills, will also carry a total of 50 marks.

3.

If I am able to pass CSEET but

NOT passed the 10+2 (Senior Secondary Examination),

am I eligible to seek registration in the Executive Programme Stage?

No. One of the requirements for enrollment in the Executive Program of the Company Secretary Course is the passing of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET). The following eligibility requirements must be met by applicants for the Executive Program on the date of registration:

(ii)              As of date, one should have passed the CSEET within a year (Validity of CSEET result will be clearly indicated on the Result cum-marks Statement)

(ii) Should also have passed 10+2 (Senior Secondary Examination) conducted by an examining body constituted by law in India or an examination recognized by the Central Government or State Government or equivalent to for the purposes of admission to Bachelor’s degree course. The registration of applications of candidates not fulfilling any one of the conditions at the time of registration to the Executive Programme of the Company Secretary Course will be rejected without notice.

All candidates appearing in the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) should take note of the above conditions and the Institute to avoid any complications at a later stage.

4.

If I pass the CSEET, how long will the CSEET Result be valid?

The CSEET Result will be valid for a period of one year from the date of declaration of result. After expiry of the validity of CSEET result, candidates will have to reappear and pass the CSEET if

they want to register to the CS Executive Programme.

5.

What original documents I am required to keep handy

for appearing in CSEET

through Remote Proctored Mode?

Candidates should keep with them (i) Admit Card; and (ii) Any one ORIGINAL Photo Identity Card issued by Govt.Departments such as Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, UID Aadhaar Card, Voter Card handy for verification by the Remote Proctors for securing appearance in the Test failing which they

shall not be allowed to take the Test. Candidates are not allowed to have any other document with them other than Admit Card and original Identity Card.

6.

What will happen if I try to login after completion of 15 minutes of the scheduled time of commencement of Test?

Candidates should login to the Test portal 15 (fifteen) minutes before the time specified for the commencement of Test. No candidate shall be allowed to login for appearing in the Test after completion of 15 minutes of the commencement of Test.

7.

Can I finish the Test before

completion of the scheduled

time of 2 hours?

Candidates are not permitted to finish the test until the 90 minutes from the start of the test.

8.

What is the passing criteria?

Candidates need to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each part, i.e., Paper-1, Paper-2, Paper-3 and Paper-4 separately as the case may be, and 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together for passing the Test

9.

Will there be any negative

marking?

There is no negative marking for wrong answers.

10.

Which are the items that are

prohibited during the CSEET?

Candidates are not allowed to keep with him/her any Book, Study Material, Handwritten or Printed Notes, Mobile Phone, Headphone, Earphone, Pager, Digital Diary, Calculator, Bluetooth device, Laptop, Palmtop, Smart Watch, Health Band or any other electronic device or gadget. Candidates are also not allowed to use Pen/ Pencil and Paper for the Test. No person, other than the candidate, should be present for the test. Candidates should not converse to any one during the test or read questions / answers aloud.

11.

Can a candidate use sheet /

blank paper for rough work during the Test?

Paper, notebook, etc.  is not allowed during the Test.

12.

What are the technical

requirements to be arranged by candidates appearing in the examination?

Candidate has to ensure that following technical requirements are available at his Desktop /Laptop (mobile/ tablet is not allowed) for appearing in CSEET:

1. Operating System – ONLY WINDOWS – 7/8/8.1/10.

2. Processor: Minimum 2 cores

3. RAM: 1 GB or above

4. Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 and Above

5. Browser – Chrome – Download latest from

https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/chrome/

6. Web camera: Resolution 640 x 480, 15 frames per

second (fps)

7. Microphone: Any Model (External or Internal)

8. Network bandwidth: 512 Kbps preferred / minimum

9. .Net Framework – v4.5.2 – download from

https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnetframework/net452

10. Uninterrupted internet access with min 512 Kbps

11. Antivirus – ‘any make’ to be disabled – can be reinstalled post examination

12. Enable web cam and mic under Chrome settings –

Extensions

13. Disable ad blocker/pop up blocker under Chrome

Extensions

14. Download Any Desk – https://anydesk.com/en – this

will be helpful for the helpdesk team to take remote access for any support needed to download the above.

15. Candidate to have administrative privileges on the

laptop/ desktop to enable installation/uninstallations.

16. Uninterrupted power supply to run the system

continuously during the test.

13.

Will I be given additional

time if there are disruptions

due to power failure or

network related issues

during the course of the test?

Candidates are allowed a maximum additional time of 15 Minutes to compensate for the time loss if there are disruptions due to power failure or network related issues with the permission of live proctors. It is recommended that the Candidates shall fully charge their laptop or UPS attached to their desktops beforehand.

14.

What will be the process to

be followed before

appearing in the CSEET?

The candidates appearing in CSEET shall be remotely proctored, from the control room of the Institute, as per details given below:

15.            Download and install SEBLite (Safe Exam Browser using the link sent to the candidates through email preferable before the Mock examination. (SEBLite should not be uninstalled till completion of CSEET)

2. Login using the credentials by the candidates as sent to them by email and SMS before the Test.

3.. At the beginning of each session, the candidate undergoes an identity verification at 2 levels,

Level 1: Capture of facial photo. During the Test, the AI tool constantly monitors the picture of the candidate taking the Test with the facial photo captured initially for any mismatch. In case of any mismatch, the system will capture the anomaly and notification to candidate / live proctor is also instantly displayed.

Level 2: Candidate will need to display Admit Card and Valid ID Proof (PAN / Aadhar / Any other valid Govt. Approved ID) in original. Proctor will instruct the candidate to display the Admit Card / ID after the logging in to the Test

15.

I am a person wearing

spectacle, but in Admit Card

photo is without spectacles.

Will there be a problem in

taking the Test?

The facial mismatch is done by capturing the photo live at the commencement of the test and the system will capture both the images for record.

16.

Which actions of the

candidates shall be

considered as violation of

rules against which Live

Proctors are empowered to take action?

If candidate is violating any rules during the test or trying to adopt any unfair means, the system will automatically collect data based on the following parameters and will immediately alert the online live proctor

●      Focus changed to a different window

●      Candidate tabs out of the test taking window

●      Browser not supported.

●      Candidate is using an older browser version Webcam is disabled

●      Candidates webcam is disabled

●      Face is not visible in the camera

●      Candidate is not focusing on the screen

●      Several faces in front of the camera

●      There are other people along with the test taker.

●      Face does not match the profile

●      Candidate taking the Test is not the same person whose photo was captured before starting the Test and as per the Admit Card.

●      Microphone muted or its volume is low

●      Candidate has muted the microphone

●      Conversation or noise in the background: System has captured background noise

●       Screen activities are not shared

●       Candidate has stopped screen share activity Second display is used

●      Additional display like an extended monitor has been connected.

●       Full-screen mode is disabled

●      Candidate has disabled full screen mode

17.

How will the Live Proctors be controlling the conduct of

CSEET?

There will be live proctors to conduct the test. A session that is in progress, will be watched online: Proctor can chat with a test taker in an active chat session.  Proctor can communicate with test taker via microphone (sound only) or the camera (video + sound) modes Session saves photos of the test taker’s face and periodic(every minute) snapshots of the test taker’s webcam and Screen.

Each session is finished either by the test taker, or automatically after the end of the allotted time, or by the proctor. All audio, video, text messages and recorded events are saved in the system and are attached to the session protocol.

At the end of the session, the proctor leaves a comment (Positive or Negative) depending on the conduct of the test taker during the test taking. If there were no violations during the session, then the proctor makes a positive conclusion and confirms the session.

18.

If any candidate wants to

chat to live proctor, how should one

proceed?

The candidate can wave his/her hand in front of the Camera /Web camera.

19.

Where I can contact in case of technical issues before

the commencement of the

Test?

In case of any technical issues during the Test process,

candidates can reach out to Help Desk Number: 9513850016, 9513850025 to resolve their issues. Helpline will be operation from 22nd August 2020.

20.

What will happen if there are disruptions during the

course of the Test?

If candidates face issues during the test such as No network connection, network disconnection due to WIFI disabled, no internet connectivity, Power cut, etc.  the candidate will be allowed to login again and continue from the last question attempted. Remote proctor shall keep tab on such instances.

Candidates shall be allowed a maximum additional time of 15 Minutes to compensate the time loss if there are disruptions due to power failure or network related issues with the permission of live proctors.

21.

Will there be a Mock Test

before the CSEET?

Candidates may attempt a mock test of around 1 hour. Mock test for August, 2020 Session is proposed to be held on Saturday, 22nd August 2020. The mock test will be conducted for candidates to familiarize themselves with the remote proctoring process. Detailed information about appearing in the mock test shall be sent to candidates separately.

22.

What should candidates do

after login but before

attempting the Test?

I. Please read through the instructions carefully. In case of any doubt or question about functioning of the Test Window, candidates may seek advice/guidance from the Remote Proctor on duty. No query/queries over phone shall be entertained after the commencement of Test.

II. Each question is followed by four alternative answers marked as A, B, C and D. The candidate shall choose the most appropriate answer to each question and mark the same through click of mouse against the appropriate answer. Chosen answer will be highlighted and will automatically be saved. The questions may be answered in any order within the stipulated time.

III. Candidates can make changes in their answer already chosen/ marked by simply clicking the other answer option of their choice at any time before conclusion of Test or before clicking “END TEST” Button.

IV. Candidates shall not click “END TEST” button followed by warnings with “PLEASE CONFIRM” button until they have completed all the questions of all sections of the Test and intend for submission of the Test. The Test shall NOT RE-START once “CONFIRM” button is clicked.

V. Countdown clock will start on commencement of Test and the same will be displayed on the top righthand corner of the Test Window for the remaining time available to a candidate for the Test.VI. During the Test, the candidates can use the “Marked for

Review” option by clicking on “Marked for Review” button, if they wish to review or revisit the question later.

VII. In case of restarting / shut down of computer due to technical reasons, immediately report the same to the Proctor on duty. Answers already marked and time of the test will be saved and the candidate will be able to resume the test from the exact point that last appeared before him/her

23.

Is it allowed to attempt

the questions in any

sequence/ order?

Yes. Students may attempt the questions in any sequence/ order.

24.

What is the

method of taking the test in detail?

The navigational instructions are:

I. Click “Start Test” button below to start the test.

II. Select the correct answer for each question. Then click “Next” button to move to the Next Question.

III. Click on “Previous” button to move to the Previous Question.

IV. You can Bookmark any number of Questions by clicking on

“Mark” (for review) button; you can remove the Bookmark by clicking on it again.

V. You can change your response for any question before

submitting the test by marking the new response (Radio

Button). You can unattempt any question by using the “Clear” button to mark the Question unanswered.

VI. Every time you select an option or a particular question, the following changes can be seen on the Question Panel.

•Questions that are Not Visited, are marked in “WHITE” color.

• Questions that are Not Answered, are marked in “RED’’ color.

• Questions that are Answered, are marked in “GREEN” color.

•Questions that are Not Answered & Marked for Review, are marked in “ORANGE” color.

• Questions that are Answered & Marked, are marked in “BLUE” color with a tag

VII. After completion of your test, click “End Test” button to submit the test. End test button will be visible ONLY in the “Last Question”.

VIII. Your “Test Summary” will be displayed once you click on “End Test”.

25.

What are the precautions to be taken by the candidates

while attempting the Test?

1. The webcam must be installed strictly in front of the system on the top of the monitor, to show your face clearly. Any other forms of camera installation are not permitted and will be liable for necessary actions.

2. The Candidate’s face must be fully framed, and no partial or complete exit from the camera’s field of view is permitted.

3. The candidate’s face should be in the center of the

webcam’s field and eye contact/focus on the screen

throughout the duration of the test.

4. Candidate should ensure that his/her face is evenly lit, and there should not be light source behind candidate face.

5. Hair, clothing, hands, or anything else should not cover the face area at any point in time, throughout the test duration.

6. Sunglasses not to be worn during the test. Only transparent and non-reflecting lenses/glasses are allowed.

7. The Candidate should take the test in solitude and there should not be anyone else in the room apart from the test taker.

8. It is prohibited to leave the workplace during the

examination, and such an act may result in termination of the examination, or other actions as deemed appropriate.

9. There should not be voices or noise in the background throughout the duration of the test. Candidate shall not

converse to anyone during the test or read question(s) / answer(s) aloud.

10. The exam must be taken in safe exam browser with a full screen window. You cannot switch to other applications (including another Browsers/Browser-Tab) or minimize the browser.

11. All programs e.g., skype, zoom, etc. or applications like MS Teams etc. that use the webcam, mic & screen share should not be used during the test.

12. The materials and contents of the examination should not be recorded in any way.

13. Do not use unfair means during examination like mobile, other app support, using google etc. It can result in disqualification. Read and follow Instructions to the candidates.

14. After completing the exam, please follow the exit sequence to come out from the safe exam browser. Press Alt+Esc key together in sequence to come out from the safe exam browser (SEB). Alt+Esc key shall only be pressed after final submission of your test.

15. Antivirus should be disabled, uninstall or should allow the web camera and mic to run through chrome browser.

16. SEBLite shall not be uninstalled from your computer / laptop until your examination is over

26.

What will be Login

credentials (Login &

Password) for Mock Test?

There will be Generic Login ID and Password for all the students and students can login for the Mock Test as per their batch time.

27.

Can I use mobile hot spot for

internet?

Yes, if requisite speed is available. (Min 512 Mb, preferred 1-2 GB). Mobile should be kept out of reach during the test.

28.

Can one use mobile or Tablet

for the test?

No. Mobile Phones and Tablets are not allowed. The candidates should use Desktop/ Laptop with required specifications.

29.

Which are the preferred

browsers to be used for CSEET?

Chrome – Download latest from

https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/chrome/

30.

How do we know that my

Desktop or Laptop meeting

the system requirement for

CSEET?

Mock exams are designed to acquaint pupils with the testing environment and verify the hardware’s compatibility. Students can get in touch with technical assistance by following the instructions in the email provided to all candidates and in the admit card if they run into any technical problems (All Working Days from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding Sunday).

31.

Can a candidate login before

or after start time?

Candidates are advised to login 15 minutes before start time to go through the Instructions Page. But she/he will be only allowed to start the Test at the exact time of Batch Start Time. Candidates will be not allowed to login after 15 minutes of the start of the test (Example -Login is not allowed after 10.15 AM for batch Time- 10AM to 12 PM).

32.

What should you do if candidate’s

system got crashed or

interrupted in between in

between the Test?

After starting the test, in case a student gets disconnected from the server due to Power or Internet failure, in such case he/ she is able to login again after 2-3 minutes, the examination will resume from the Instance of the Time of Disconnection. All his/ her previously attempted answers will be saved and he/ she can resume attempting further.

Note: – Exam will start from the time and question where it is ended and clock will continue till the prescribed time.

33.

What if the candidate’s

system got crashed or

interrupted in one device?

Can the candidate login from

Another device?

Yes, after starting the Test, in case a student gets genuinely disconnected from the Server due to Power or Internet failure, he/ she will be able to login again after 2-3 minutes from another device. The server will allow only one device for the test at a time.

34.

Invalid Login ID and

Password errorreported

while logging in?

Please cross check Login ID and Password, you are entering correct details. Please check the case sensitivity in keyboard and if still facing same issue please call technical support team at the helpline numbers.

35.

What if a candidate is not allowed to start the

Test while logging in?

Check for Internet Connectivity. Also check your Batch Schedule for your respective subjects in Email or Admit card to ensure you are Logging in to correct batch time. If problem still persists, please call technical support team at the helpline numbers.

36.

What to do in case of an error message – “Question Paper is

downloading” or” Contact

Test Center Administrator”.

Check for Internet Connectivity. Logout and Login after 2-3 minutes with proper Internet Connectivity. If problem still persists, please call technical support team at the helpline numbers.

37.

How can candidates know

which questions are left

unanswered?

The question numbers will all be shown in a panel on the left side of the computer screen in various colours. tagged as reviewed, unmarked, or responded.

38.

Can the candidates change

their answers?

Yes, any time candidates can change their answers, during the exam.

39.

How to submit the test?

The final question will contain the “END Test” button. The test can be submitted by the candidate by clicking the end test button. After the test has been running for 90 minutes, the End Test button will finally appear.

40.

How can you contact ICSI for support and assistance

related to the Test?

On all working days, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM excluding Sunday, a candidate may register their questions with the ICSI or may even contact the helpline number

41.

What are the precautionary

measures to be taken for

power Failure/Laptop

Battery discharge?

Since the test lasts for two hours, one should have enough battery life or charge in their laptop, desktop, or other device to operate for that long. It is best to completely charge the UPS, laptop, desktop, and other devices’ batteries well in advance. In order to prevent power failure or disruption during the examination, one should additionally connect such a gadget to power when taking the exam.

42.

During the exam, can a

candidate take assistance

from live proctor, in case of any need?

Only questions related to technical problems can be directed at a live proctor.

Candidates should not ask live proctor questions about the question paper if they have any problems. It is advised that following the examination, candidates address these questions or concerns to the Joint Secretary, Directorate of Examinations, ICSI at exam@icsi.edu for consideration.

43.

How to contact help desk /

live proctor, if any candidate

is facing any issue/problem while appearing in the test?

 Till the candidate is not logged in, he/she can use phone/mobile to contact helpdesk for resolving the technical queries and assistance for login.

After login and test process has commenced then candidates cannot use phone/mobile. During the test process, candidates should use only chat box or built-in mic of system to contact the live proctor for any assistance. The candidate can also wave his/her hand before the web camera. The use of mobile phones and web camera is strictly in prohibited during the exam.

44.

What should be attire of

candidates appearing in test

?

It should be decent and presentable. Candidates should wear such clothes presuming as if they are physically sitting in Exam center and appearing for the test. Candidates are advised to sit properly and comfortably on table/chair in right posture to appear in test. They should not lie-down on bed or do not sit in awkward positions.

45.

What should be setting in

the room from wherecandidate is appearing for

the test?

Setting of room should be maintained in exam like

environment, disciplined and without any disturbances.

Surroundings of room should be neat & clean. During the exam, live proctor may ask the candidate to show the 360-degree view of the room.

46.

What is 360-degree view?

Rotating the Camera all around for taking picture / view of the surrounding of the candidate where he /she is appearing for the Test.

 47.

If any candidate

does not have microphone for

the Test, can he/she use

Bluetooth headset ?

No. All Software and Hardware requirements as prescribed are to be arranged well in advance for the Test.

48.

Is drinking water

allowed during the test?

The Candidates can keep drinking water in transparent bottle during the Test.

49.

Are the candidates allowed to take toilet breaks during the test?

The candidates will not be allowed to take bio-break (use of Toilet) during the test. If any candidate takes any break during the test, will be treated as resorting to unfair means.