Hindi typing test in Devanagari

What you need before you start

Hindi typing requires a Devanagari input method on your computer. On Windows, add the Hindi language and choose either the Mangal Inscript keyboard, used by most government exams, or the Remington GAIL layout, still required by some state exams. On macOS and Linux, enable the Devanagari input source. Once your input method is switched on, click into the passage and type normally.

The sentences here are everyday Hindi, not technical text, so you practise the conjunct characters and matras that appear in real passages: क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ, श्र and the full set of vowel signs.

How Hindi WPM and accuracy are calculated

Typinger counts characters, not keystrokes-per-glyph, so the formula stays the same as the English test: WPM = (correct characters / 5) / (seconds / 60). Because Devanagari combines consonants with matras into single display characters, your keystroke count is usually higher than the character count, and a Hindi WPM figure is therefore typically lower than an English one.

Accuracy is ((keystrokes - errors) / keystrokes) x 100. In Hindi exams accuracy is weighted heavily, and a matra in the wrong position is counted as a full mistake, so aim for control before speed.

Five tips to type Hindi faster

Pick one layout and stay with it

Inscript and Remington place characters completely differently. Switching between them mid preparation is the most common reason candidates stall.

Learn the matra positions as pairs

The i-matra is typed before the consonant on Inscript even though it appears after it. Drill those ordering rules until they stop surprising you.

Drill conjuncts separately

क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ and श्र need the halant sequence. Ten minutes on conjuncts alone removes a large share of exam errors.

Read the whole phrase first

Hindi words are longer on screen than in keystrokes. Reading a full phrase before typing keeps your rhythm even.

Practise at exam length

If your exam is ten minutes, practise five to ten minute passages. One minute bursts will not prepare you for a CPCT style paper.

Preparing for Hindi typing exams

Hindi typing requirements are not uniform. The CPCT score card sets a qualifying net speed of 25 words per minute in Hindi and 30 words per minute in English. The SSC CHSL 2025 notification for LDC/JSA sets 30 words per minute in Hindi and 35 words per minute in English over a 10-minute test. State and departmental exams can publish different figures, so check your own notification.

Practise at the longer five-minute duration and measure both speed and accuracy. Keep an English session in your weekly routine as well, and use the government exam typing page for the official links and the scoring method.

Frequently asked questions

Which Hindi keyboard layout should I use?

Check your exam notification for the required layout. Mangal Inscript is common on Windows and is a sensible default for practice, but do not assume it is accepted everywhere; some exams specify Remington GAIL or another layout.

What is a good Hindi typing speed?

Aim above the requirement for your exam rather than a generic target. CPCT's qualifying net speed is 25 WPM in Hindi; the SSC CHSL 2025 notification for LDC/JSA uses 30 WPM in Hindi. Both are measured differently from a casual one-minute test, so read the official rule.

Why is my Hindi speed lower than my English speed?

Devanagari needs more keystrokes per visible character because of matras and conjuncts. A Hindi WPM figure of 30 often represents the same physical effort as 50 WPM in English.

Do I need special software to practise here?

No software beyond your operating system's Hindi input method. Enable the Devanagari keyboard, switch to it, and the test records exactly what you type.

Can I take a longer Hindi test?

Yes. Choose the five minute duration to practise under exam conditions, where stamina and consistent accuracy matter more than a fast start.