CCSE: how many questions you need to pass
The CCSE has 25 questions, lasts 45 minutes and you pass with 15 correct answers (60 %); one registration gives you up to 2 attempts.
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How many questions the CCSE has
The exam has 25 questions in 5 tareas (parts): 10 on government and law, 3 true/false on rights and duties, 2 on territorial organisation and geography, 3 on culture and history and 7 on Spanish society. Each correct answer is worth 1 point.
The official certificate only says Apto (pass), No apto (fail) or No presentado (no-show): there is no score.
| Tarea | Content | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Task 1 | Government, law and civic participation | 10 |
| Task 2 | Fundamental rights and duties | 3 |
| Task 3 | Territorial organisation. Geography | 2 |
| Task 4 | Spanish culture and history | 3 |
| Task 5 | Spanish society | 7 |
| Total | 45 min | 25 · 15/25 |
Second chance: how many attempts you get
One registration gives up to two attempts if the first is No apto or you do not show up. The second attempt is at the same centre, within 6 months of the exam date, and cannot be requested until the results of the first session are published.
If you need more attempts you can register again and pay again. Check the conditions on the official website.
How to pass the CCSE
- Start with tarea 1: it is 10 of the 25 questions, 40 % of the exam.
- Practise by topic until you get almost everything right, then do 25-question mock exams in 45 minutes.
- Review each mistake with its explanation and redo it the next day.
- Do at least 3 mock exams in a row with 18 or more correct before the real exam: that gives you a margin over the 15 required.
Official source: Instituto Cervantes: CCSE test · Ministerio de Justicia: FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many questions do you need to pass the CCSE?
You need 15 of the 25 questions right (60 %).
How many questions does the CCSE 2026 have?
25 questions in 5 tareas, with a maximum of 45 minutes.
What if I fail the CCSE? Is there a second chance?
Yes: one registration gives up to two attempts. The second is at the same centre within 6 months of the exam.
How do I pass the CCSE first time?
Practise by topic, take timed 25-question mock exams and review every mistake with its explanation.