CitizenshipExam is an independent practice service. For current government requirements, always use the Department of Home Affairs. Practice questions on this website are original preparation questions, not actual exam questions.
First, understand why the result was not a pass
A test attempt must meet both published score requirements: at least 15/20 overall and 5/5 Australian Values. Check whether the issue was general knowledge, one or more Values questions, or both.
Use our pass mark guide to understand the scoring rules.
Do not assume a universal retake timetable
The public Home Affairs pages we reviewed explain the test format, preparation and appointment process, but they do not publish a single universal waiting period that should be assumed for every unsuccessful attempt.
Follow the instructions given by Home Affairs for your individual application and appointment. If your appointment needs to be changed, use the directions in your appointment letter.
What to study before another attempt
Return to Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. If your overall score was low, work through all four testable areas. If your overall score was strong but the Values section caused the problem, focus heavily on Australian Values while still maintaining general revision.
Do not simply repeat practice tests until the answers look familiar. Review the underlying material after each error.
Use timed tests only after repairing weak knowledge
Take a few untimed topic drills first. Once the concepts are clear, return to a 20-question, 45-minute simulation and require yourself to meet both pass conditions repeatedly.
Consistent results are a better signal of readiness than one passing score.
Keep following your official application instructions
Home Affairs manages citizenship appointments and application decisions. Use the official interview and test information and the instructions sent to you about your own application.
Put the guide into practice
Take a 20-question, 45-minute simulation and track the 15/20 overall requirement and 5/5 Australian Values requirement separately.
Start Free Test →Frequently asked questions
Does one failed test automatically mean my citizenship application is refused?
Do not make that assumption. Follow the instructions Home Affairs gives you for your application and appointment.
Is there a fixed waiting period before another test?
The public Home Affairs pages reviewed here do not state one universal waiting period for every unsuccessful attempt. Follow your individual instructions.
What should I study after failing?
Review the sections that caused errors in Our Common Bond, especially Australian Values if you did not get 5 out of 5.
Should I immediately take more mock tests?
Repair weak knowledge first, then use timed mock tests to confirm improvement.