CPCT typing test: how it works
Practise the Hindi typing section of the Madhya Pradesh Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT). The test below is set to 15 minutes, the length of the real CPCT Hindi typing test. Choose InScript or Remington, type the passage, and check your speed and accuracy when the timer ends.
CPCT exam pattern and typing test duration
CPCT is a computer-based test with a multiple-choice section followed by an English typing test and a Hindi typing test. Each typing test has a short mock test before it so you can check the keyboard.
| Section | Duration |
|---|---|
| MCQ: 75 questions | 75 minutes (100) |
| Mock English typing | 5 minutes |
| English typing test | 15 minutes (20) |
| Mock Hindi typing | 10 minutes |
| Hindi typing test | 15 minutes (20) |
CPCT typing speed required
CPCT reports your typing speed on the scorecard, and the speed you need depends on the post you apply for. Recruitment notices for many posts ask for 30 net words per minute in English and 20 in Hindi, but always use the figure in the notice for your post.
The CPCT scorecard is valid for 7 years from the date of the exam, according to the CPCT website.
Which Hindi keyboard layout to use in CPCT
The CPCT website publishes two Hindi keyboard layouts: Remington (GAIL) and InScript. Both produce Unicode Hindi, so you do not need the Kruti Dev font for the exam.
On HindiType, InScript matches the standard Windows Hindi layout. The Remington option follows the Kruti Dev 010 typewriter arrangement, which shares most key positions with Remington GAIL but is not identical, so compare it with the official layout image before relying on it.
How to prepare for the CPCT Hindi typing test
- Pick one layout early and stay with it until the exam.
- Practise full 15-minute sessions at least a few times a week to build stamina, not just 1-minute sprints.
- Aim for accuracy first. Errors reduce net speed, so slowing down slightly often raises your score.
- Keep your eyes on the passage and use Backspace only for the word you are typing.
- Use the guided lessons for any keys you still look for.
What this practice test measures
Speed counts the correct characters you type, divided by five and by the minutes elapsed. Accuracy compares correct characters with everything typed. CPCT uses its own software and scoring, so treat this as a practice score that shows whether you are improving.
This page covers the Hindi section only. An English typing test is not available on HindiType yet.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the CPCT typing test?
The English and Hindi typing tests are 15 minutes each, or 20 minutes each for differently abled candidates. A 5-minute English mock and a 10-minute Hindi mock come before them.
Is CPCT Hindi typing done in Mangal or Kruti Dev?
CPCT publishes the InScript and Remington (GAIL) layouts, which both type Unicode Hindi, the encoding used by Mangal. You do not need to install Kruti Dev for the exam.
What typing speed is needed to pass CPCT?
There is no single pass mark for typing. Your scorecard shows your speed, and each recruitment notice states the speed required for that post. Many posts ask for 30 net words per minute in English and 20 in Hindi.
How long is a CPCT scorecard valid?
The CPCT website says the scorecard is valid for 7 years from the date of the exam.
Can I practise the CPCT typing test on a phone?
No. The CPCT typing test is taken on a computer keyboard, so practise with a physical keyboard. On a phone, HindiType's typing test will ask you to use a keyboard.
Sources
Exam details last checked on 29 October 2026. Rules can change with each notice, so confirm them in the official notice for your exam.