CSET Multiple Subjects
This page provides access to all the key info you need as a CSET Multiple Subjects test-taker, including 2025 exam dates, testing center locations, fees, registration info and prep resources.
You can view our free CSET Multiple Subjects Study Guides for a concise, bullet-pointed listing of exactly which topics appear on your exam. You can also take our free CSET Multiple Subjects Practice Tests to see your current likelihood of passing and a breakdown of your individual strengths and weaknesses.
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| CSET Multiple Subjects Quick Facts | |
| Subtest 1: | Reading, Language, Literature, History, Social Science (Test Code 101) |
| Subtest 2: | Science, Mathematics (Test Code 214) |
| Subtest 3: | Physical Education, Human Development, Visual and Performing Arts (Test Code 225) |
| Number of questions: | 52 multiple-choice and 4 constructed-responses each for Subtests 1 and 2; 39 multiple-choice and 3 constructed-responses for Subtest 3 |
| Time to complete: | 5 hours if all subtests are taken together; if taken separately, 3 hours each for Subtests 1 and 2, and 2 hours 15 minutes for Subtest 3 |
| Passing score: | 220 per subtest (scaled score) |
CSET Multiple Subjects Overview
California educators planning to teach elementary school or special education typically must pass the CSET Multiple Subjects exam, which consists of three subtests (101, 214, 103). Each CSET Multiple Subjects subtest may be taken and passed separately.
Subtest 1 covers Language and Linguistics; Non-Written and Written Communication; Reading Comprehension and Analysis; World History; US History; and California History.
Subtest 2 covers Number Sense; Algebra and Functions; Measurement and Geometry; Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability; Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; and Earth and Space Sciences.
Subtest 3 covers Dance; Music; Theater; Visual Art; Movement Skills and Movement Knowledge; Self-Image and Personal Development; Social Development; Cognitive Development from Birth Through Adolescence; Social and Physical Development from Birth Through Adolescence; and Influences on Development from Birth Through Adolescence.
All subtests consist of both multiple-choice and constructed-response questions.
2025 CSET Multiple Subjects Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2025 CSET Multiple Subjects testing fees for computer-based testing.
| Service | Fees |
|---|---|
| Registration for Subtest 1 (101) | $99 test registration fee |
| Registration for Subtest 2 (214) | $99 test registration fee |
| Registration for Subtest 3 (103/225) | $99 test registration fee |
| Registration for Combined Test (Subtests 1, 2 and 3) | $247 test registration fee |
| Change of registration | No fee |
| Additional copy of test results | $10 per copy |
| Score verification for constructed-response (CR) section | $50 per subtest |
| Fee to clear an account | $20 |
2025 CSET Multiple Subjects Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the CSET Multiple Subjects exam is available year-round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis during the testing windows listed below. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely for Subtests 1 & 3 and is available by appointment during one-week testing windows each month.
| CSET Multiple Subjects Test Dates - Computer-Based | Results Release Date |
|---|---|
| 6/2/25 - 6/15/25 | 7/7/25 |
| 6/16/25 - 6/29/25 | 7/18/25 |
| 6/30/25 - 7/13/25 | 8/1/25 |
| 7/14/25 - 7/27/25 | 8/15/25 |
| 7/28/25 - 8/10/25 | 8/29/25 |
| 8/11/25 - 8/24/25 | 9/12/25 |
| 8/25/25 - 9/7/25 | 9/26/25 |
| 9/8/25 - 9/21/25 | 10/10/25 |
| 9/22/25 - 10/5/25 | 10/24/25 |
| 10/6/25 - 10/19/25 | 11/7/25 |
| 10/20/25 - 11/2/25 | 11/21/25 |
| 11/3/25 - 11/16/25 | 12/5/25 |
| 11/17/25 - 11/30/25 | 12/19/25 |
| 12/1/25 - 12/14/25 | 1/2/26 |
| 12/15/25 - 12/28/25 | 1/16/26 |
| 12/29/25 - 1/11/26 | 1/30/26 |
| 1/12/26 - 1/25/26 | 2/13/26 |
| 1/26/26 - 2/8/26 | 2/27/26 |
| 2/9/26 - 2/22/26 | 3/13/26 |
| 2/23/26 - 3/8/26 | 3/27/26 |
| 3/9/26 - 3/22/26 | 4/10/26 |
| 3/23/26 - 4/5/26 | 4/24/26 |
| 4/6/26 - 4/19/26 | 5/8/26 |
| 4/20/26 - 5/3/26 | 5/22/26 |
| 5/4/26 - 5/17/26 | 6/5/26 |
| 5/18/26 - 5/31/26 | 6/22/26 |
| 6/1/26 - 6/14/26 | 7/6/26 |
| 6/15/26 - 6/28/26 | 7/17/26 |
| 6/29/26 - 7/12/26 | 7/31/26 |
| 7/13/26 - 7/26/26 | 8/14/26 |
| 7/27/26 - 8/9/26 | 8/28/26 |
| 8/10/26 - 8/23/26 | 9/11/26 |
| 8/24/26 - 9/6/26 | 9/25/26 |
| 9/7/26 - 9/20/26 | 10/9/26 |
| 9/21/26 - 10/4/26 | 10/23/26 |
| 10/5/26 - 10/18/26 | 11/6/26 |
| 10/19/26 - 11/1/26 | 11/20/26 |
| 11/2/26 - 11/15/26 | 12/4/26 |
| 11/16/26 - 11/29/26 | 12/18/26 |
| CSET Multiple Subjects Test Dates - Online Proctored | Results Release Date |
|---|---|
| Week of June 23, 2025 | July 18, 2025 |
| Week of July 21, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| Week of August 18, 2025 | September 12, 2025 |
| Week of September 15, 2025 | October 10, 2025 |
| Week of October 13, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
| Week of November 10, 2025 | December 5, 2025 |
| Week of December 8, 2025 | January 2, 2026 |
| Week of January 5, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| Week of February 2, 2026 | February 27, 2026 |
| Week of March 2, 2026 | March 27, 2026 |
| Week of March 30, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| Week of April 27, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| Week of May 25, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| Week of June 22, 2026 | July 17, 2026 |
| Week of July 20, 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official CSET website at https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
Free Tools to Help You Get Started
Not sure how you’ll perform on the exam? Start by viewing our free CSET Multiple Subjects Study Guide to get a concise overview of exactly what subject matter will appear on your exam. Then take our free, full-length CSET Multiple Subjects Practice Test with diagnostics to see your overall likelihood of passing and identify any areas where you may need to improve.
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