14-Day Study Plan for the Einbürgerungstest
You do not need all 460 questions in the full catalog — only 310 for your federal state. This plan targets the largest topic blocks and finishes with timed exam simulations.
Key takeaways
- Study 310 questions — 300 general plus 10 for your state.
- History is the largest block (75 questions) — 7 key dates cover much of it.
- Basic rights and rule of law: remember “protect dignity, limit power”.
- Learn state questions early — 3 of 33 exam questions come from this block.
- Final days: mock exams with 33 questions in 60 minutes, aim well above 17.
What you actually need to learn
The full catalog has 460 questions (300 general + 16 × 10 state-specific). Your exam only draws from 310 questions: all 300 general ones plus the 10 for your state of residence.
The 3 state questions in the exam come from exactly those 10. So: learn your state questions first.
The 14-day plan
| Day | Focus | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | History: Weimar, Nazi era, Holocaust | 20 questions + read explanations |
| 3–4 | History: post-war, FRG/GDR, Wall, reunification | 20 questions + 7-date cheat sheet |
| 5 | Democracy: elections, parties, parliaments | 15 questions |
| 6 | Basic rights (Art. 1–19 GG) | 15 questions |
| 7 | Rule of law, courts, separation of powers | 15 questions |
| 8 | Society: education, work, family | 15 questions |
| 9–10 | State questions (all 10) | Know all 10 confidently |
| 11 | Review weak areas (My Focus) | Re-do missed questions |
| 12–13 | Mock exam mode | 33 questions / 60 min, target: 25+ |
| 14 | Final mock + light review | Rest — no cramming late at night |
7 dates to remember for history
These dates cover much of the history block:
- 1919 — Weimar Republic
- 1933 — Nazi seizure of power
- 1945 — End of the Second World War
- 1949 — Founding of FRG and GDR, Grundgesetz
- 1961 — Berlin Wall built
- 9 November 1989 — Fall of the Wall
- 3 October 1990 — Reunification
All related questions: History and responsibility.
Study effectively — three rules
- Read explanations, do not just memorize. Many questions test the same principle in different wording.
- Connect German and meaning. The exam is in German — recognize keywords like Grundgesetz, Bundestag, Grundrechte.
- Practise above the pass mark. You pass with 17/33. In mock exams aim for 29+ so exam-day nerves are not a problem.
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Frequently asked questions
Are 14 days really enough?
For someone with basic knowledge of Germany, yes — if you invest 30–45 minutes daily and take mock exams seriously. With little prior knowledge, plan 4–6 weeks.
Should I have seen all 300 general questions once?
Ideally yes, but not every question by rote. Work by topic and repeat weak areas. Mock exams show where gaps remain.
What about the new questions since 2024?
Since 1 July 2024 the catalog includes updated questions on antisemitism, Jewish life, and Israel. They are part of the 300 general questions — details: Reform and new questions.
Related guides
- Failed the Einbürgerungstest — What Now?
- Einbürgerungstest vs. Leben in Deutschland: What Is the Difference?
- Citizenship Law and Einbürgerungstest: Current Status
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