Mangal Font Typing Test

Mangal is a Unicode Devanagari font developed by Microsoft and included with Windows. It supports the full Unicode Devanagari character set (U+0900–U+097F), covering all characters needed for Hindi and other Devanagari-script languages.

Mangal is used for Unicode Hindi typing because text stored in Mangal follows the Unicode standard — it can be read on any device and software without requiring the Mangal font to be installed. This makes it the modern standard for digital Hindi text in government documents and exams.

Several major government exams in India use Mangal Unicode for Hindi typing:

1. CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test): Madhya Pradesh exam with Mangal Unicode Hindi typing
2. SSC (Staff Selection Commission): Typing tests for DEO, LDC, and steno posts
3. High Court Exams: Various state High Court typing recruitment tests
4. RSMSSB: Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Services Selection Board
5. Rajasthan High Court: Clerk and stenographer typing tests

The Devanagari Inscript keyboard layout is a standardised keyboard layout for typing in Devanagari script, developed by the Government of India's Department of Electronics. It is the official government standard for Unicode Hindi typing.

Key features of the Inscript layout:

1. Standardised key positions for all Devanagari characters
2. Efficient layout designed for fast touch typing
3. Ctrl+Alt combinations for Devanagari digits (१, २, ३...)
4. Works with Unicode encoding — required for CPCT, SSC, and other exams

Mangal Unicode Typing: Uses standard Unicode encoding with the Devanagari Inscript keyboard. Each key press inserts a specific Unicode Devanagari code point. Text is universally readable without the Mangal font installed. Required for CPCT, SSC Unicode typing tests.

Kruti Dev Typing: Uses the Remington GAIL keyboard layout. The keyboard mapping is based on the older typewriter convention. Text requires the Kruti Dev font installed to display correctly. Used for CPCT (font mode), older SSC tests, and Court Clerk exams.

Both Mangal and Kruti Dev are used in government exams — check your specific exam notification to confirm which one is required.

Typing speed requirements vary by exam and post:

CPCT (Madhya Pradesh): Minimum 25 WPM (Net Speed) for Hindi typing
SSC DEO/LDC: 25–35 WPM depending on post and state
High Court / RSMSSB: Typically 25–30 WPM — verify with the official notification
Rajasthan High Court: Check current vacancy notice for specific speed requirement

Use our Mangal font typing test to measure your current speed and practice until you achieve the required standard.

In the Devanagari Inscript keyboard layout, Devanagari digits are typed using Ctrl + Alt + Number combinations:

Ctrl+Alt+1 = १   Ctrl+Alt+2 = २   Ctrl+Alt+3 = ३
Ctrl+Alt+4 = ४   Ctrl+Alt+5 = ५   Ctrl+Alt+6 = ६
Ctrl+Alt+7 = ७   Ctrl+Alt+8 = ८   Ctrl+Alt+9 = ९

On many keyboards, AltGr + number also works the same as Ctrl + Alt + number.

In Unicode Hindi typing, each word is composed of individual characters typed in sequence:

Example: योजना is typed as: य + ो + ज + न + ा

Key components to understand:

1. Consonants are typed as individual characters
2. Vowel signs (matras) are typed after the consonant they modify
3. Chandrabindu (ँ) and other combining marks are typed after the character they modify
4. Independent vowels (आ, ई, ऊ) are typed as single characters

See the "Mangal Unicode Typing Instructions" panel above for a complete word breakdown reference table.

Tips to improve your Mangal Unicode typing speed for government exams:

1. Learn the Inscript layout: Memorise key positions using our virtual keyboard display
2. Understand word structure: Learn how consonants, matras, and combining marks combine
3. Practice daily: Regular timed typing tests build muscle memory
4. Focus on accuracy first: Speed improves naturally with accurate typing
5. Use the word breakdown table: Refer to the character breakdown guide for complex words
6. Take exam-length tests: Practice for the full exam duration to build stamina

To write प्र in the Devanagari Inscript layout, you must type three characters in sequence: प + ् + र. The ् (virama/halant) is the key that joins consonants together to form a conjunct.

If you are using the phonetic keyboard layout, simply type pra and it will automatically convert to प्र.

Tip: Use ् (virama) after any Hindi consonant to make it half (remove its inherent vowel). This works in both the Inscript and Remington keyboard layouts.