Hindi Typing Test — Mangal (Inscript)
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About This Hindi Typing Test
This free Hindi typing test uses the Mangal Unicode font with the BIS Inscript keyboard layout — the same combination used in official government typing examinations including the CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) and SSC CHSL Hindi typing skill test.
The test displays Hindi passages in Devanagari script and maps your physical keyboard keystrokes to Hindi characters using the standard Inscript layout. Characters are compared in real time and your WPM (words per minute) and accuracy are calculated using the standard formula.
Choose Easy passages for beginners learning the layout, Medium for intermediate practice, and Hard for advanced formal Hindi as used in government documents and examinations.
Inscript Keyboard Layout Guide
The Inscript layout places Hindi characters on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Here are the most important key mappings to memorise:
| Row | Key mappings (no-shift) |
|---|---|
| Home row | a=ो s=े d=् f=ि g=ु h=प j=र k=क l=त ;=च '=ट |
| Top row | q=ौ w=ै e=ा r=ी t=ू y=ब u=ह i=ग o=द p=ज [=ड |
| Bottom row | x=ं c=म v=न b=व n=ल m=स /=य .=। |
| Shift combos | D=अ E=आ F=इ R=ई G=उ T=ऊ K=ख L=थ H=फ |
CPCT Hindi Typing Requirements
The CPCT exam requires candidates to type in Hindi using Mangal Unicode font and the Inscript keyboard layout. The minimum qualifying speed is 30 WPM with a high accuracy rate. The test is conducted for 15 minutes on a computer running Windows.
WPM in Hindi typing is calculated as: Net WPM = (Correct characters typed ÷ 5) ÷ Minutes elapsed. Practice regularly with this test to build speed and muscle memory for the Inscript layout before your exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mangal font in Hindi typing?
Mangal is a Unicode-based Devanagari font developed by Microsoft. It is the standard font used for Hindi typing in government offices and examinations across India. Unlike older ISCII or Type fonts, Mangal uses standard Unicode code points (U+0900–U+097F) making the text fully portable, searchable, and compatible with all modern systems.
What is Inscript keyboard layout?
Inscript (Indian Script) is the standard keyboard layout defined by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for typing Indian languages including Hindi. It maps Devanagari characters to specific physical keys on a standard QWERTY keyboard. For example, pressing "k" types "क", pressing "j" types "र", and so on. It is the official layout for all government Hindi typing tests.
What is the required speed for CPCT Hindi typing?
The CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) requires a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) for Hindi typing using Mangal Unicode and the Inscript keyboard layout. The test duration is typically 15 minutes. Accuracy is also evaluated, and a high accuracy rate is important for qualification.
Is backspace allowed in CPCT Hindi typing test?
Yes, backspace is generally allowed in CPCT Hindi typing tests, unlike the SSC English typing test. However, the scoring formula may penalise errors even if corrected, as the system compares your final typed text with the passage. Regular practice with and without backspace will help you develop both speed and accuracy.
How to learn Inscript keyboard layout for Hindi typing?
Start by memorising the home row keys: a=ो, s=े, d=्, f=ि, g=ु, h=प, j=र, k=क, l=त. Practice these until they become automatic. Then learn the top row (q=ौ, w=ै, e=ा, r=ी, t=ू, y=ब, u=ह, i=ग, o=द, p=ज) and bottom row (z=, x=ं, c=म, v=न, b=व, n=ल, m=स, /=य). Use the on-screen keyboard guide on this page and practice daily with the Hindi passages provided.