United States · Teacher credential testsSubtests I, II and III at a glance
| Subtest | Content (multiple choice, written answers) | Total | Time at a test center |
|---|---|---|---|
| I (101) | Reading, Language and Literature (26, 2); History and Social Science (26, 2) | 52 multiple choice, 4 written | 3 hours |
| II (214) | Science (26, 2); Mathematics (26, 2) | 52 multiple choice, 4 written | 3 hours |
| III (225) | Physical Education (13, 1); Human Development (13, 1); Visual and Performing Arts (13, 1) | 39 multiple choice, 3 written | 2 hours 15 minutes |
The written answers are short constructed responses. Subtest II gives you an on-screen four-function calculator, and some of its answers are written by hand and scanned in.
Can you take all three CSET Multiple Subjects subtests in one day?
At a test center you can book one subtest or all three in a single 5-hour session. In that session the subtests aren’t timed one by one, and you can take them in any order. All three together cost $247, against $99 each on their own.
Online, only Subtests I and III are offered, each in its own session at $99 with no breaks. Subtest II is test-center only, so you’ll need a center for that one.
You need all three subtests for the credential, but not on the same day. Each subtest you pass counts on its own.
Multiple Subjects plus Writing Skills replaces the CBEST
If you pass all three CSET Multiple Subjects subtests and CSET: Writing Skills (test 142, $63), you’ve also met the basic skills requirement, so you don’t need the CBEST.
Free official practice for each subtest
Pearson publishes a test guide, the subject matter requirements, sample questions with sample written answers, and a full practice test for each of Subtests I, II and III. Our own 20 practice questions are CBEST-style, so use Pearson’s practice tests for Multiple Subjects.
Sources: CTC Exams · CTC and 4 more. Checked October 2026.
- CTC Exams: CSET: Multiple Subjects test page ↗
- CTC Exams: CSET: Multiple Subjects test structure ↗
- CTC Exams: CSET: Multiple Subjects preparation materials ↗
- CTC Exams: CSET: Writing Skills test page ↗
- CTC Exams: CSET Test Results Information (PDF) ↗
- CTC: Basic Skills Requirement (CL-667) ↗
Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.
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