InScript keyboard layout chart
How InScript is organised
On the home row, the left hand types the vowel signs ो, े, ्, ि and ु, while the right hand types the common consonants प, र, क, त, च and ट. Shift gives the related form: the independent vowel instead of the matra, or the aspirated consonant instead of the plain one (क → ख, त → थ, प → फ).
Text is typed in the order it is pronounced. For कि you press क and then ि; the software places the sign correctly on screen. Half letters are made with the halant key (d on a US keyboard): क + ् + ष gives क्ष.
Typing on an English keyboard
You do not need Hindi stickers or any software. Choose InScript in the test and type on your normal keyboard; we read which physical key you pressed and insert the Hindi character. The on-screen chart below the test shows every key, with Shift characters on top.
Frequently asked questions
Is InScript allowed in government typing tests?+
InScript is offered by most exams that test Unicode Hindi, including SSC and CPCT. Always confirm in your notice.
Is InScript harder than Remington?+
For beginners InScript is usually easier, because you type letters in spoken order. Typists trained on typewriters often prefer Remington.
Which key makes a half letter?+
The halant key — d on a US keyboard. Some common conjuncts such as क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ and श्र also have their own Shift + number keys.
What font does InScript use?+
Any Unicode Devanagari font, such as Mangal on Windows or Noto Sans Devanagari. The text is standard Unicode.
Do I need to install anything?+
No. The mapping runs in your browser.
Other Hindi layouts
Exams that offer InScript
- AIIMS CRE Hindi typing test
- Allahabad HC Hindi typing test
- BHU Clerk Hindi typing test
- BELTRON DEO Hindi typing test
- CBSE JA Hindi typing test
- CG HC Hindi typing test
- Computer Operator Hindi typing test
- Court Clerk Hindi typing test
- CPCT Hindi typing test
- CRPF HCM Hindi typing test
- CSIR JSA Hindi typing test
- Delhi Police HCM Hindi typing test
- DSSSB Hindi typing test
- EPFO SSA Hindi typing test
- KVS JSA Hindi typing test
- MP HC Hindi typing test
- MP Police ASI Hindi typing test
- Patna HC Hindi typing test
- Rajasthan HC Hindi typing test
- RRB NTPC Hindi typing test
- RSSB LDC Hindi typing test
- SSC CHSL Hindi typing test
- SSC Steno Hindi typing test
- UKPSC RO/ARO Hindi typing test
- UP Police Hindi typing test
- UPPSC RO/ARO Hindi typing test
- UPSSSC Hindi typing test