CSET Multiple Subjects Pass Rate, Format & Study Guide

CSET Multiple Subjects has three subtests (I: 101, II: 214, III: 225); each combines multiple-choice questions, worth 70 percent of the subtest score, with short focused constructed-response questions worth 30 percent. Testing time is three hours each for Subtests I and II and two hours 15 minutes for Subtest III, or five hours for all three in a single test-center session. This portal practices the multiple-choice questions only, in a 143-question practice set; it does not score the constructed-response questions.

Passing all three subtests verifies subject-matter competence for the California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

Future elementary and middle school teachers in California and intern candidates.

The certifying body does not publicly publish an official pass rate for this exam. Be wary of third-party sites citing a specific number here — treat any pass-rate claim you see elsewhere for this exam as unverified.

You can retake any subtest you did not pass; Pearson sets the waiting period, so check the CTC Exams testing policies before you reschedule.

You need a scaled score of 220 on each subtest; each subtest is scored separately. The practice set here covers only the multiple-choice questions, so it is a study tool rather than a score prediction. Format: three subtests of multiple-choice and constructed-response questions; this portal practices the multiple-choice part. No official pass rate is available for this exam, so none is quoted here.

CSET Multiple Subjects has three subtests (I: 101, II: 214, III: 225); each combines multiple-choice questions, worth 70 percent of the subtest score, with short focused constructed-response questions worth 30 percent. Testing time is three hours each for Subtests I and II and two hours 15 minutes for Subtest III, or five hours for all three in a single test-center session. This portal practices the multiple-choice questions only, in a 143-question practice set; it does not score the constructed-response questions. Three subtests (101, 214, 225), each with multiple-choice and short constructed-response questions · computer-based · 3 hours each for Subtests I and II, 2 hours 15 minutes for Subtest III, or 5 hours for all three in one session. You need a scaled score of 220 on each subtest; each subtest is scored separately. The practice set here covers only the multiple-choice questions, so it is a study tool rather than a score prediction.

Subtest I covers reading, language and literature with history and social science; Subtest II covers science and mathematics; Subtest III covers physical education, human development and the visual and performing arts. Each subtest mixes multiple-choice and constructed-response questions.

Anyone may register for CSET. The CTC accepts the three passed subtests as verification of subject-matter competence for the Multiple Subject credential; check your program for alternatives such as coursework.

$99 per subtest separately or $247 for all three together (test center). Credential fees are separate.

Passing scores are used for credential applications; check the CTC for how long they remain valid for your route.

Work through the exam topics one area at a time, finish with timed full-length practice runs of 143 questions in one sitting.

Content outlines, fees and passing standards change; this guide follows the official documents listed under Verification as of October 2026. Check the CTC and Pearson before you register.