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Learner Licence Test: Topics, Pass Mark and Online Test

By ICC TeamUpdated Facts checked against official sources on

The learner licence test is a short objective test on road signs, traffic rules, what to do after an accident, unmanned railway crossings and the documents to carry. You pass with at least 60% correct answers. In some states you can take it online from home through Sarathi after watching a road-safety tutorial; elsewhere it is a computer test at the RTO. The number of questions and the time allowed are set by each state.

Pass mark
At least 60%
Questions
Set by your state
Where
Online (some states) or RTO
Retest fee
₹50 (central rule)
Rule
CMVR rule 11
A laptop shows a learner licence test question about a road sign with three answers; a score bar fills to 6 out of 10, past the 60% pass mark, and a tick appears. Question 6 of 10 What does this sign mean? Right turn prohibited Keep right Your score Pass mark 60% 6 of 10: passed Example: counts vary by state
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On this page
  1. What the test covers
  2. How to take the test
  3. Formats by state
  4. If you fail
  5. Who doesn't need the test
  6. Problems and fixes
  7. Frequently asked questions

What does the learner licence test cover?

Rule 11 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 says the test checks that you have adequate knowledge of:

  • traffic signs, traffic signals and the rules of the road;
  • what a driver must do after an accident that causes death, injury or damage to someone's property;
  • the precautions to take at an unmanned railway level crossing;
  • the documents you must carry while driving.

The questions are objective (multiple choice). "Adequate knowledge" means answering at least 60% correctly. Revise with road signs and traffic rules, then practise with the free learner licence mock test.

How do I take the learner licence test?

First apply for the learner licence on Sarathi and pay the fee; the learner licence guide has those steps. Then take the test online or at the RTO.

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Taking the learner licence test
  1. Apply for the learner licence on Sarathi and pay
  2. Does your state offer the online test from home?No: book an LL test slot at the RTO
  3. Watch the road-safety tutorial in full
  4. Get your test password by SMS
  5. Log in and answer the questions
  6. At least 60% correct?No: pay the retest fee and try again
  7. Download your learner licence

Online from home

Parivahan says this service is "available in some states only". It usually needs the Aadhaar route when you apply.

  1. Watch the road-safety tutorial to the end without fast-forwarding, and enter the OTP sent for it (Tamil Nadu's published flow).
  2. Wait for the test password by SMS. In Tamil Nadu, applicants aged 40 or over get it only after the RTO approves their Form 1A medical certificate.
  3. On Sarathi, choose your state, then Learner Licence → Online Learners' License Test (STALL).
  4. Enter your application number, date of birth and the password, then log in.
  5. Pass the identity check if your state uses one. Uttar Pradesh uses Aadhaar authentication and face recognition.
  6. Answer the questions. Once you pass, download your learner licence.

Computer test at the RTO

  1. After applying, go to Appointments → LL Test Slot Booking on Sarathi and choose a date.
  2. On the day, carry your application printout, the fee receipt and the originals of the documents you uploaded.
  3. Complete any checks your RTO does. Delhi, for example, also checks for colour blindness and limb movement.
  4. Take the computer-based test. If you pass, the learner licence is issued; Delhi issues it the same day.

How does the test differ by state?

Only the 60% pass mark is national. These are the state details we could check; others may differ.

StateWhat we found
Tamil NaduTutorial and OTP, password by SMS, Form 1A approval first if you are 40 or over, 60% to pass, retest from the next day.
Uttar PradeshOnline test with Aadhaar authentication and face recognition; the learner licence can be downloaded straight after passing.
Puducherry10 questions, 6 correct to pass, 20 minutes.
DelhiComputer test at the RTO with colour-blindness and limb checks; 60% to pass.

What happens if I fail?

  • Pay the retest fee. The central fee for a learner licence test or repeat test is ₹50 (rule 32); your state may charge service charges too.
  • In Tamil Nadu you can retake it from the next day. In other states, such as Odisha, you pay and book a new slot.
  • Your learner licence application stays open, but plan around your state's rules; we found no national waiting period.

Who doesn't need to take the test?

Rule 11(2) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules lists four groups who are exempt from the knowledge test:

  • someone who already holds a valid driving licence;
  • someone whose driving licence expired less than five years ago;
  • someone who holds a learner licence issued or renewed after the rules came into force;
  • someone with a certificate of adequate knowledge from an institution recognised by the state government.

We could not confirm whether Sarathi skips the test for these groups automatically. If you are asked to take it, ask your RTO and mention rule 11(2).

What if something goes wrong?

ProblemWhat to do
The STALL login rejects my detailsRecheck the application number, date of birth and the password in the SMS. If your state's Learner Licence menu has no STALL option, book an RTO test slot.
The test password hasn't come (age 40 or over)Your Form 1A may be waiting for RTO approval. Check it was uploaded and wait for approval.
The tutorial isn't acceptedWatch it again from start to end without skipping.
The camera or face check won't let me startSit in good light with your whole face visible, and test your camera and microphone first. If it still fails, take the test at the RTO.
The test was cancelled midwaySit alone, use one device and stay inside the exam window. If the test was cut short by a technical fault, ask your RTO how to take it again.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pass mark for the learner licence test?

At least 60% correct answers.

How many questions are there?

It depends on the state. Puducherry, for example, asks 10 and you need 6 right.

Can I take the test from home?

Only if your state offers the online STALL test on Sarathi. Otherwise you take it at the RTO.

Do I need a webcam?

In states that check your face online, yes: a working camera. Tamil Nadu's published flow doesn't mention one.

Is the test the same for a two-wheeler and a car?

Yes. It is one knowledge test, and you pay the test fee once per application.

Is your mock test the official test?

No. Our mock test is practice made by this site. The real test is on Sarathi or at the RTO.

Sources

  1. Parivahan – steps for the online learner licence test (STALL) (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
  2. Tamil Nadu State Transport Authority – contactless learner licence flow (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
  3. District Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) – driving licence services (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
  4. Transport Department, Puducherry – Learner's Licence (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
  5. Transport Department, Delhi – Learner Licence (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
  6. Odisha Transport – how to apply and fees (accessed 25 Oct 2026)
  7. Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 – rule 11, copy published by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (accessed 25 Oct 2026)

Page history: 25 Oct 2026: first published. 25 Oct 2026: sources limited to government websites.

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