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Key Facts: CSET Multiple Subjects Exam
154
Total Tasks Across 3 Subtests
Official CSET Multiple Subjects test structure
5 hours
Combined Test-Center Session
Official CSET Multiple Subjects test page
220
Scaled Passing Score Per Subtest
Official CSET score-report guidance
$99 / $247
Subtest / Combined Fee
Official CSET fee table
I and III only
Online-Proctored Subtests
Official CSET Multiple Subjects test page
2026
Alternative Competency Pathways Still Active
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing guidance
For 2026 planning, the official CSET: Multiple Subjects structure remains three separately scored subtests: Subtest I has 52 selected-response and 4 constructed-response items, Subtest II has 52 selected-response and 4 constructed-response items, and Subtest III has 39 selected-response and 3 constructed-response items. You may take all three in one 5-hour test-center session, or take them separately. Current official pages list a 220 scaled passing score per subtest, $99 per subtest or $247 combined, and online proctoring only for Subtests I and III. California also continues to allow alternative subject-matter-competence pathways in some credential routes, so verify whether you need CSET before registering.
About the CSET Multiple Subjects Exam
CSET Multiple Subjects is the California subject-matter exam most commonly used for Multiple Subject credential routes. The official blueprint spans seven content areas across three separately scored subtests: reading/language/literature, history-social science, science, mathematics, physical education, human development, and visual and performing arts.
Questions
154 scored questions
Time Limit
5h combined (or 3h / 3h / 2h 15m by subtest)
Passing Score
220 scaled on each subtest
Exam Fee
$99 per subtest or $247 combined (California Commission on Teacher Credentialing / Pearson Evaluation Systems)
CSET Multiple Subjects Exam Content Outline
Reading, Language, and Literature
Language structure, language development, literacy and assessment, writing, speaking/listening, research, literary analysis, informational text analysis, and text complexity.
History and Social Science
World history, U.S. history, California history, geography, civics, economics, chronology, map skills, and source analysis.
Science
Physical science, life science, earth and space science, scientific investigation, engineering design, and NGSS-style crosscutting concepts.
Mathematics
Number sense, algebra and functions, measurement and geometry, statistics and probability, mathematical reasoning, and representation.
Physical Education
Movement skills, fitness and exercise principles, physical growth, self-image, social development, inclusion, and cultural/historical movement forms.
Human Development
Cognitive, social, and physical development from birth through adolescence, plus genetic, sociocultural, socioeconomic, and abuse/neglect influences on development.
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance, music, theatre, and visual art aligned to California Arts Standards, with emphasis on creating, performing/presenting, responding, and connecting.
How to Pass the CSET Multiple Subjects Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 220 scaled on each subtest
- Exam length: 154 questions
- Time limit: 5h combined (or 3h / 3h / 2h 15m by subtest)
- Exam fee: $99 per subtest or $247 combined
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CSET Multiple Subjects exam?
CSET Multiple Subjects is the California subject-matter exam most frequently associated with Multiple Subject teaching-credential routes. It is divided into three separately scored subtests that together cover seven major content areas from literacy and history through math, science, PE, human development, and the arts.
How many questions are on CSET Multiple Subjects?
Official test information lists 154 total tasks across the three subtests: Subtest I has 52 selected-response plus 4 constructed-response items, Subtest II has 52 selected-response plus 4 constructed-response items, and Subtest III has 39 selected-response plus 3 constructed-response items.
What passing score do I need for CSET?
The official passing standard is a scaled score of 220 on each subtest. Because the subtests are scored separately, passing one subtest does not automatically pass the others.
How much does CSET cost in 2026 planning?
The current official fee table lists $99 for each individual subtest or $247 if you register for all three Multiple Subjects subtests in a single session. Always confirm the fee in your registration cart before checkout.
Can I take CSET online from home?
Partially. Official CSET Multiple Subjects pages currently list online proctoring for Subtest I and Subtest III, but Subtest II remains test-center only. If you want the combined 5-hour session, you must test at a test center.
Do I still need CSET in 2026 to show subject-matter competence?
Not always. California Commission on Teacher Credentialing guidance updated for 2026 continues alternative pathways that can satisfy subject-matter competence through coursework, a degree major, or an approved teacher-preparation program in some cases. Verify your specific credential route before paying for the exam.