CPCT Typing Test Preparation
Quick answer: The MP CPCT typing test has separate 15-minute English and Hindi sections. The standard is 30 net WPM in English and 20 net WPM in Hindi — only correct words count, wrong ones are simply not counted. Practise the section you'll actually sit until you clear the target repeatedly, not just once.
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| Test duration | 15 minutes per section — English and Hindi are separate sections, not a combined test. |
|---|---|
| English target | 30 net words per minute. |
| Hindi target | 20 net words per minute, in Mangal font (Remington GAIL or InScript, chosen at application time). |
| Scoring rule | Correct words only — wrong words are ignored rather than penalised, so a clean, unhurried pace beats a fast one riddled with mistakes. |
| Editing | Backspace, delete, arrows and Home/End are available under the commonly used unrestricted CPCT practice convention. |
CPCT (Computer Proficiency Certification Test) is conducted for Madhya Pradesh government recruitment. Confirm the active cycle's iON/MP Online instructions before your exam — rules can change between cycles.
What to practise first
Because CPCT only counts correct words, your first job is cutting the mistakes that would otherwise cost you nothing on paper but everything in your final score — every wrong word is a word you typed for zero credit. Build a clean base pace before chasing raw speed.
- Choose the section (English or Hindi) and the Hindi layout (Remington GAIL or InScript) you'll actually use.
- Run a short five-minute session and note how many words were wrong versus simply slow.
- Spend the next session eliminating your two most frequent error patterns before adding speed.
- Finish with a full 15-minute attempt in the exact section format and compare against the 30/20 WPM target.
A practical 14-day preparation plan
| Days 1–3 | 20 minutes daily: layout warm-up and slow, error-free typing. Since wrong words earn nothing, accuracy comes first. |
|---|---|
| Days 4–6 | 25 minutes daily: two 7–8 minute passages, reviewing every repeated mistake afterward. |
| Days 7–9 | 30 minutes daily: one full 15-minute attempt per section, plus a short drill on your weakest words. |
| Days 10–12 | 30 minutes daily: two full attempts with a break between them, targeting a stable score above 30/20 WPM. |
| Days 13–14 | One calm full attempt per section, then light revision only — no new layouts or shortcuts this close to the exam. |
How to use the free CPCT simulator
Open the CPCT typing test page, choose your section and layout, and run the 15-minute format. After each attempt, check your net WPM against 30 (English) or 20 (Hindi) — and remember gross speed means nothing here if the words weren't right.
Exam habit: Since wrong words simply don't count rather than costing extra, resist the urge to type fast and fix later — a steady, correct 32 WPM beats a frantic 40 WPM with a third of it wrong.
Common reasons candidates miss the standard
- Practising a combined English/Hindi test instead of CPCT's separate 15-minute sections.
- Switching between Remington GAIL and InScript in the final week.
- Chasing gross speed while ignoring how many words were actually correct.
- Not checking which Hindi layout was selected at application time before the exam.
Frequently asked questions
What speed is required for the CPCT typing test?
30 net words per minute in English and 20 net words per minute in Hindi, each in a separate 15-minute section.
How is the CPCT typing test scored?
Correct words only — wrong words are simply not counted, with no separate penalty deducted for them, unlike exams that subtract for mistakes.
Which Hindi layout does CPCT use?
Mangal font, on either Remington GAIL or InScript, chosen at application time.
Is there a Windows app for this typing test?
Yes — the same practice engine also runs as a native Windows app on the Microsoft Store. It works offline and bundles all three Hindi layouts. One paid key unlocks the full test bank on both the website and the app.
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