ICSI LIVE UPDATE: INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES COMPANY SECRETARY EXECUTIVE ENTRANCE TEST (CSEET) – JANUARY 2023 SESSION | therajpicz

                     

The CSEET shall be conducted through remote proctor mode as per the details given below:

(i) CSEET shall be conducted through REMOTE Proctored mode instead of conducting the

same from Test Centres. Candidates are allowed to appear for the CSEET using their own

laptop or desktop from home/ such another convenient and isolated place. Candidates shall

not be allowed to appear in CSEET by using a Mobile Phone, Tablet, Palmtop, etc.

(ii) Given the Remote Proctored mode, the Viva Voce portion stands removed for the

CSEET is to be held on 07th JANUARY 2023.

(iii) Duration of CSEET shall be 2 Hours, i.e. 120 minutes. The break-up of marks on each paper

in computer-based CSEET in MCQ pattern shall be as under:

S.

No.

Subject

(Four papers in one sitting )

No. of

Questions

Marks

1. Paper-1: Business Communication 35 50

2. Paper-2: Legal Aptitude and Logical

Reasoning

35 50

3. Paper-3 : Economic and Business

Environment

35 50

4. Paper-4 :

Part-A: Current Affairs

(15 Questions)

35 50

Part-B: Presentation & Communication

Skills

(20 Questions)

Total 140 200

MOST IMPORTANT

The passing of Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) is one of the mandatory

conditions for all candidates seeking registration to the Executive Programme of the Company

Secretary Course except categories exempted to appear in CSEET. Candidates seeking

registration to the Executive Programme should fulfill the following eligibility conditions on the

date of seeking registration :

(i) Should have passed the CSEET and the result should not be older than one year

from the date of declaration of the result of CSEET;

(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 thereto for the purposes

of admission to Bachelor’s degree course.

The registration applications of candidates did not fulfilling any one of the conditions at the time

of seeking registration to the Executive Programme of Company Secretary Course shall be

summarily rejected without notice.

All candidates appearing in the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) are

advised to take note of the above and the Institute may not be held responsible for any

complications at a later stage.

PART-I: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Immediately after taking the print-out of the Admit Card and Instructions to the Candidates from

the website of the Institute www.icsi.edu, every candidate is advised to verify all the details

mentioned in his/her Admit Card, i.e., his/her Name, Photograph, Signature, Admission

Number, Date, and Timings of Test, etc. In case of any discrepancy, the same may please be

brought to the notice of the Institute immediately at CSEET@icsi.edu or at Institute’s support

portal http://support.icsi.edu.

2. Conduct of examination in remote proctored means –

(a) Candidates are allowed to appear in the test using their own Desktop/Laptop (Not on

Mobile/Tablet etc.) from home or other convenient and isolated place and they shall be

required to download the safe exam browser SEBLite on their Laptop or Desktop as per the

the link provided to them in due course of time at the registered email ID of the candidates

for the Mock and Live Test separately by using credentials (User ID & Password).

(b) Candidates shall be continuously monitored through video/audio mode by the

supervisor, known as Proctor in the same manner as if they are appearing in the

examination at examination centers;

3. Candidates should keep with them (i) Admit Card; and (ii) an Identity Card issued by Govt.

Departments viz. Passport, Driving Licence, PAN Card, UID Aadhaar Card, and 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 will not be allowed to keep any other document

with them.

4. Candidates are required to properly download, install and check Safe Exam Browser, SEBLite

on their Desktop or Laptop beforehand as directed for the CSEET. SEBLite shall not be

uninstbeen alled till CSEET has completed/submitted successfully. Candidate should attend the

Mock Test of CSEET as directed. In case candidates fail to download the Safe Exam Browser

due to any reason they will not able to start the test and no query in this regard will be

entertained.

5. Candidate should observe the mandatory requirements for appearing in CSEET as under:

i) Properly installed SEBLite on the Desktop/Laptop having requisite technical

requirements for the CSEET.

ii) Stable internet connection (avoid hotspot or mobile or unstable internet source).

iii) Fully charged laptop or power backup enabled desktop.

iv) Observance of Instructions to candidates in true letter and spirit.

v) Appearance in the Mock Test (Not to uninstall SEBLite up till completion of CSEET).

6. Candidates ainto required to log in to the Test portal 30 (thirty) minutes before the time specified

forthe  the commencement of Test. No candidate shall be allowed to appear in the T after

compbeforetion of 15 minutes of the commencement of the Test and no candidate shall be

permitted to finish the Test until the expiry of 90 minutes of the commencement of the test.

7. In the test, the Question Paper will be displayed on the Computer Screen in English only.

8. Candidates are required to secure a minimum of 40% marks in each paper, 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 CSEET. There will be no negative marking for wrong

answers.

9. During the CSEET, no candidate shall be allowearphones Uheadphones,, earphone, headphone or any other gadget including Pager, Digital Diary,

Scientific or Programmable Calculator, Blue Tooth, Palmtop, Smart Watch, Health Band,

etc.

b) Refer book or using writing pad(s), notethe  books, etc.

c) Have presence of any other person in the room with him/her once he/a she is seated before

computer for the CSEET.

d) Take photograph(s) of the screen/questions/answer option(sand )

e) Read questions, answer options loudly

f) Leave the workstation without submission of the test

g) Have eye contact and focus out of the screen.

 Violation of the above shall be viewed seriously and the the same may lead to cancellation of the

result.

10. Candidate shall ensure that video and audio of the Laptop or Desktop are properly positioned

and functioning and no headphones, etc. shall be permitted in the CSEET. Candidate shall be

seated for the CSEET in such a manner that his faceup to seating posture upto waist remain

viat sible to the proctor all times during the CSEET.

11. Candidates’ eligibility to appear in the CS Executive Entrance Test shall be subject to the

provisions of Company Secretaries Regulatiofrom ns, 1982 (as amended time to time) as in force and

the guidelines issued by the Council issued from time to time.

12. Candidate shall not be allowed to leave the test until its submission. No break shall be permitted

during the Test.

13. The result of candidacanceledbe withheld/cancelled if found violating any of the Inthe structions

regarding conduct of CSEET.

PART-II: INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPEARING IN THE CSEET THROUGH REMOTE

PROCTORING MODE

Candidates will appear in the Examination from a secure environment. The candidates

should:

i) Sit in a secluded room or any other suitable quiet place with a preferably with/a table

preferablywith plain backdrop (area behind the candidate) with adequate lighting

from the front so that the up toidate is visible upto the at waist to the proctor all times

during CSEET. The place should be noise free with no other person/s in the

surroundings except the candidate.

ii) Once the candidate is seated for the test, no one shall be present in that room/place

under any circumstances. The violation of this instruction will lead to the cancellation

of the result.

iii) No item except the computer,the  external webcam (if internal webcam is not availablor e),

keyboard, mouse, other permitted items, if any, should be kept on the desk/table on

the day of the examination.

iv) Candidates must dress decently.

The modus operandi for conducting the Examination through proctored mode shall be as

under:

(A) Technical Requirements for Candidates appearing in CSEET through

remote proctoring mode:

Candidate has to ensure that the following technical requirements are available at his /

her Desktop/laptop (mobile/ tablet is not allowed) for appearing for the examination:

1. Desktop/Laptop:

 Browser: Google Chrome version 8.0 & A webcam Videogood-qualityam anarea good quality Mic is required. Enunder chromem

and mic underChrome settings-Extensions

 Operating System – Windows 10 OR 11 (Pro, Enterprise, and Education

editions) OR Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit) (all editions) OR Windows

7 (32-bit and 64-bit) (all editions). Note - Up-to-date Service pand ack, device

drivers,test-takingatches in test taking system.

 RAM & Processor: 4 GB+ RAM, iGHzth Generation 2.2 Ghz or equivalent/higher

 Pop-up blockerpop-upble ad blocker/pop up blocker under Chrome Extensions

 Cookies: Enabled

 Firewall: Disabled

 Anti- Virus: Disabled. "Any make" to be disabled can be re-installed post

examination

 Admin rights: Enabled. Candidate to have administrative privileges on the

laptop/desktop to enable installation/uninstallations

 Any Remote Desktop Applications: Uninstalled

2. Internet Connection:

Recommended Internet speed per user: Dedicated Internet and Internet Bandwidth

of min. 2MBPS (4G/ Wi-Fi) or above + upload speed.

(B) Examination Process:

Every candidate will be required ttest-takingpaste the test taking Link/URL,

login with the ID and password provided at registered email/through SMS at

registered mobile, 30 minutes before the Examination start time.

Please note: The test take,ing LRL, user ID athe nd your password for mock exam

and the live exam will be provided to the candidates separately at their registered

email.

Candidates are advised to ensure that on the day of the Examination, their Laptop

is the fully chthe arged and in case of Desktop, it is connected to an uninterrupted power

source for smooth conduct of Examination.

Candidates must not set up the computer at the time of the Examination. All the

settneed to be done much before the Mock and Examination and tested

properly. All settings shaluntilbthe e uninstalled uptill concthe lusion/submission of

examination successfully.

(C) Remote Proctoring:

The candidates appearing in CSEET shall remotely be proctored from the

Control Room of thecredentials for Login credentialsfor candidates will be sent by email and SMS before the examination.

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

2 levels,the 

Level 1: Capture of facial photo. During the examination, the AI tool constantly

monitors the picture of the candidate taking the examination with the

facial photo captured initially for any mismatch. In case of any mismatch,

the system will capture the anomalythe  and notification to live proctor is

instantly displayed.

Level 2: Candidate will need to display Admit Card and Student Identity

Card/Valid ID Proof (PAN / Aadhar / Any other valid Govt. Approved

ID). Proctor will instruct the candidate to display the Admit Card / d

ID prointoter the logging in to the examination. Once the identity is

apprthe oved by the Proctor, candidate will be allowed to start the

examination. Candidates are advised not to write anything on

Admit/Identity card failing which strict action will be taken.

3. The activities of the candidate during the examination will be monitored and if

he/she is violating any rules during the examination 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 examination

taking window.

• BrThe candidate supported: Candidate is using an older browser version.

•Candidates' disabled: Candidates webcam is switched off or disabled.

• Face is not visible in the camera: Candidate is not looking into the camera or

stays away/blocks the camera view.

• Several faces in front of the camera: There are other people along with the

candidate.

• Face does noThe candidatehe profile: Candidate giving the exthe amination is not the

same person whoshoto was captured in before starting the examination and

as per the Admit Card.

• Microphone switched off /muted or its volume iswitched offidate has

switchedoff /muted the microphone

• Conversation or noise in the background: System has captured

background noise.

• Screen activiThe candidatenot shared: Candidate has stopped screen share activity.

• Second display is used: Addan itional display like extended monitor has been

connected.

• Full-screThe candidates disabled: Cafull-screen disabled full screen mode.

4. There shall be Live proctors. A session that is in progress, shall be

continuously watched online:

• Proctor ifand  required, can chat, convey information/instructions tothe  the candidate

using chat box.

• Sessioncandidate'sotos of the candidate face and periodic (every minute)

snapshots of the candidate webcam.

• Each session is finished either by the candidate, 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.

For Enrollment related issues the student can contact through support portal

http://support.icsi.edu.

5. The position of the camera should not be too low/ high or hooked onto a different

monitor. The candidate should make sure that the camera is at eye level and on the

monitor during the examination so that the candidate’s live portrait image upto

waist is visible to the proctor all times during the test.

6. Candidate must not look away from laptop/desktop screen, must face computer

screen and focus shall not be out of screen.

7. The candidates shall be required to strictly follow the instructions given by the

proctors during the course of the examination failing which they shall be

disqualified.

8. Candidate’s face must be positioned in the middle of the camera view and

candidate’s face must be visible throughout the examination.

9. Candidates must not navigate away from Final Test/examination window.

10. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the room/test area or take bio-break

during the examination until its submission. If any candidate takes any break or

leaves the workstation for any reason during the examination, will be treated as

resorting to unfair means.

11. Candidates must not use headphones, ear buds, or any other type of listening/

communication device during the examination.

12. The issues faced by candidates during the examination, viz. No network

connection, network disconnection due to Wifi disabled, no internet connectivity,

Power cut, etc) :

In such a scenario, the candidate will be allowed to login again and continue from

the last question attempted. Remote Proctorshall keep watch on allsuch instances and

report allsuchinstances tothe Institute immediately.

13. Candidate must ensure that he/she has attempted every question and reviewed the

accuracy of his/her answers before submitting the paper. Once submitted (even

by mistake), re- examination will not be permitted.

14. The mock test will be conducted for candidates to familiarize themselves with

the remote proctoring process. Mock test is proposed to be held on

4

th

 January 2023. Detailed information about appearing in the mock test shall

be sent to candidates separately. Appearance in Mock Test is mandatory.

15. In case of any technical issues during the Test process, candidates can reach out

to Help Desk Numbers 9071123425, 9071123445 to resolve their issues. The

helpline number will be operational from 30th December 2022. They can

alternatively send email at cseetonlineexam@gmail.com (9 AM to 6 PM).

 PART- C: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

I. Attempting the Examination

1. Upon Proctor’s instruction, click on the “APPEAR” button to access the

Onscreen Instructions. In case of any doubt or question about functioning of the

Exam Window, candidates may seek advice/guidance from the Proctor before

the commencement of examination. No query shall be entertained after the

commencement of examination.

2. Do not close the Exam Window or try to restart the system after the

commencement of examination.

3. Each question is followed by four alternative answer 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 shall automatically be saved. The questions may

be answered in any order within the stipulated examination time.

4. 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

examination or before clicking “FINISH” Button.

5. Candidate can delete his/her answer to a particular question by clicking the

button “CLEAR” to make the question as if not attempted by the candidate.

Candidate shall be remain careful while clicking the “CLEAR” button.

6. Candidates shall not click “END TEST” button followed by warnings with

“PLEASE CONFIRM” button until they have actually completed all the

questions of all sections of the Test. The Test shall NOT RE-START once

“CONFIRM” button is clicked.

7. Countdown clock will start on commencement of examination and the same will

be displayed on the top right hand corner of the Exam Window for the remaining

time available to a candidate for the Examination.

8. Before conclusion of examination, the candidates can use the “Bookmark”

option by clicking on “BOOKMARK” button, if they wish to review or revisit

the question later. However, the “Bookmark” button shall not capture or save the

answers.

9. In case of restarting/shut down of computer due to technical reasons,

immediately report the same to the Proctor. Answers already marked and time of

the examination will be saved and the candidate will be able to resume the

examination from the exact point that last appeared before him/her.

II. Working on Examination Window

1. APPEAR → CLICK → Display of Exam Window

2. Only one question will be displayed on the Exam Window at a time.

3. Candidates can mark their choice of answer by placing cursor on any one of the

four alternative answers to each question and clicking through mouse thereat.

Chosen answer option will be highlighted.

4. Candidates can change their answer to any question by clicking at the new

answer option (Radio Button) anytime before “FINISH” of the examination.

5. Candidates can answer question in any order and can navigate between questions

either by clicking on “Previous”/“Next” button or by directly clicking on the

question number(s) which are displayed in the Paper-wise Summary panel

available on the left side of the Exam Window.

6. Every particular question answered by the candidate will be displayed in

GREEN colour on the Summary Panel. The questions that are not attempted and

not bookmarked for review will be displayed without any colour. Questions

Attempted and Bookmarked for review will be highlighted in BLUE and those

which are not attempted but Bookmarked for Review will be displayed in RED.

III. Examination Submission

1. After completion of the examination, candidates can click “DONE” button

followed by three warnings with “FINISH” button to submit the examination.

After conclusion of examination timing, system will automatically save, finish

and submit the examination.

2. In case any candidate wrongly clicks the “DONE” button, warning screens will

be displayed; and he/she can return to the question paper by clicking “Go to

Examination”. There are three such warnings – WARNING-1, WARNING-2

and WARNING-3 with “FINISH” button.

3. Candidates shall remain cautious while clicking “FINISH” button and warnings.

On clicking the “FINISH” button after “WARNING-3”, examination will be

completed, finished and submitted.

4. After submission of examination, it shall not re-start at all and the answer

marked by the candidate to the questions shall be considered for purposes

of computation of the result.

5. No candidate is permitted to leave the examination until the expiry of

Examination timing.

6. A “Thank you” message will appear confirming the completion, finishing and

submission of the examination.

Infringement of any of these instructions shall render the candidates liable for

disciplinary action which could lead to cancellation of result of the examination and/or

studentship registration under the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 as in force.

[SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO, BETEL, INTOXICANT,

CARRYING/USE OF MOBILE PHONE/ ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ETC., IS

TOTALLY BANNED DURING THE EXAMINATION].