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Key Facts: Czech Maturita CJL Exam
The Czech maturita didaktický test from Czech language is administered by CERMAT to all upper-secondary students in the Czech Republic.
The test has a maximum of 50 points; students must score at least 22 points (44%) to pass the didaktický test.
The 2026 spring Czech language didaktický test is scheduled for 5 May 2026 in the spring exam window.
Students have 85 minutes standard time; students educated abroad 4+ years receive an additional 30 minutes.
The 2026 spring test contained 32 tasks (úlohy) covering orthography, morphology, syntax, vocabulary, reading, stylistics, and literary theory.
The test uses four question types: 4-option MCQ, ANO/NE dichotomous bundles, matching tasks, and open short-answer tasks.
No dictionaries, grammar books, or other aids are permitted in the didaktický test; only writing implements are allowed.
Students who fail the didaktický test may retake it up to two additional times, for a total of three attempts per subject.
The Czech maturita didaktický test is a 50-point, 85-minute centrally marked paper testing Czech spelling, morphology, syntax, vocabulary, reading comprehension, stylistics, and literary theory; 22 points (44%) required to pass.
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1Which sentence contains a spelling error (pravopisná chyba)?
2In the sentence 'Vydávat svůj časopis jsme schopni jen zásluhou dárců jako jste Vy a já jsem za Vaši dosavadní podporu hluboce vděčný,' which punctuation correction is correct?
3Which sentence is NOT spelled correctly?
4The text about videomapping contains four spelling errors. Which of the following words from that text is spelled INCORRECTLY as given?
5Which of the following sentences uses the plural accusative of 'losos' (salmon) correctly?
6Which sentence uses the correct instrumental case form of 'ruka' (hand) with an appropriate adjective for 'fingers numb from fear and pain'?
7Which adjective form in the following sentence is a 'jmenný tvar' (short/nominal form) as opposed to a 'složený tvar' (long/compound form)?
8The word 'kráska' (beauty) is an example of which word-formation category?
9Which word from the following list is also a 'název nositele vlastnosti' (property bearer noun)?
10Which word does NOT contain both a prefix (předpona) and a suffix (přípona) simultaneously?
About the Czech Maturita CJL Exam
The Czech Language and Literature Didaktický Test (didaktický test z českého jazyka a literatury) is the compulsory standardized written component of the Czech state maturita examination administered by CERMAT. It is taken by all upper-secondary students across the Czech Republic as part of the mandatory common part (společná část) of the maturita. The 2026 spring session is scheduled for 5 May 2026, with a fall sitting in September 2026. The test contains approximately 32 multi-part tasks covering seven content areas: orthography/spelling, morphology, syntax, vocabulary and word-formation, reading comprehension of authentic Czech texts, stylistics, and basic literary theory. Students have 85 minutes and may not use any aids. The maximum score is 50 points and the pass threshold is 22 points (44%). Results are reported as pass/fail with a percentage; failing students may retake the test up to two additional times.
Exam sponsor: CERMAT (Centrum pro zjišťování výsledků vzdělávání), under the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MŠMT). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
85 minutes (standard); up to 115 minutes with approved extensions.
Passing Score
22 out of 50 points (44%). The test is scored pass/fail with a percentage; no letter grade appears on the diploma for this component.
Exam / Certification Fees
No separate fee; the maturita didaktický test is administered as part of compulsory state secondary education in the Czech Republic.
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Tvaroslovi (Morphology)
Word class identification, noun/adjective/verb/pronoun grammatical categories, compound vs. nominal adjective forms, comparative/superlative, and pronoun case usage.
Pravopis (Orthography/Spelling)
i/y rule after ambiguous consonants, prefix and suffix spelling, diacritics, comma placement in complex sentences and direct speech, and error-spotting in authentic texts.
Skladba (Syntax)
Sentence member analysis, predicate types, subordinate clause types and functions, analysis of complex sentences and syntactic dependencies.
Slovni zasoba a slovotvorba (Vocabulary and Word Formation)
Contextual word meaning, synonyms/antonyms, word-formation processes (derivation, composition), word-formation type identification, and base-word analysis.
Cteni a porozumeni textu (Reading Comprehension)
Authentic Czech prose, poetry, and non-fiction; identifying information in text; text structure and argumentation; author intent and communicative function.
Stylistika (Stylistics)
Functional style identification, stylistic coloring of vocabulary, narrative techniques, and text-type recognition.
Literarni teorie (Literary Theory)
Rhetorical and literary figures, verse forms, narrative point of view, genre classification, and key Czech and world literature authors/works.
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 22 out of 50 points (44%). The test is scored pass/fail with a percentage; no letter grade appears on the diploma for this component.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 85 minutes (standard); up to 115 minutes with approved extensions.
- Exam / certification fees: No separate fee; the maturita didaktický test is administered as part of compulsory state secondary education in the Czech Republic. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Czech maturita didaktický test and who must take it?
The didaktický test z českého jazyka a literatury is the compulsory centrally administered written component of the Czech state maturita examination. All upper-secondary students in the Czech Republic must pass it to obtain their school-leaving certificate (maturitní vysvědčení).
How many points do I need to pass the Czech maturita didaktický test?
You must score at least 22 out of 50 points, which equals 44% success rate. The test is graded pass/fail; no letter grade appears on your diploma for this component, but you must pass to graduate.
What content areas does the Czech maturita didaktický test cover?
The test covers seven main areas: pravopis (spelling/orthography), tvarosloví (morphology), skladba (syntax), slovní zásoba a slovotvorba (vocabulary and word formation), čtení a porozumění textu (reading comprehension), stylistika (stylistics), and literární teorie (literary theory including figures of speech and verse forms).
What types of questions appear in the didaktický test?
The test contains closed-ended tasks (úlohy s nabídkou odpovědí): 4-option multiple-choice, dichotomous ANO/NE bundles, matching tasks, and ordering tasks. It also contains open-ended tasks where students write short answers (e.g., identify and write out specific word forms from a text).
When is the Czech maturita Czech language test in 2026?
The 2026 spring didaktický test from Czech language and literature is scheduled for 5 May 2026 (the spring window runs 4–7 May 2026). A fall sitting takes place 1–10 September 2026 for students who failed or could not attend the spring session.
Can I use a dictionary or notes in the didaktický test?
No. The only permitted materials are writing implements (modře nebo černě píšící propisovací tužka). Dictionaries, grammar references, and any other aids are not allowed, except for approved assistive devices for students with documented special educational needs, and a translation dictionary for students who spent 4+ years abroad.