Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
TNPSC Tamil Typing Test Practice
Free exam-accurate Tamil typing simulator. 10 minutes · 30 WPM Tamil
← All Tamil ExamsTime
10:00
Target
30 WPM
Gross WPM
0
Net WPM
0
Accuracy
100%
Words
0
📜 The passage scrolls automatically. The current word is highlighted in yellow. The test runs for the full 10 minutes.
⌨️ How would you like to type?
Phonetic mode is OFF. You can click the buttons below, or use your OS keyboard if installed.
Or click to insert
Vowels (Swar)
Consonants (Vyanjan)
Vowel Signs (Matras)
Punctuation
Tamil (Tamil99 / InScript) Keyboard Guide
Use this guide to learn which English keys produce which Tamil characters. This is based on the Tamil99 layout used by most government exams.
⌨️ How to Enable the Keyboard on Windows
- Press Win + I to open Settings.
- Go to Time & Language → Language & Region.
- Click Add a language and search for the language (e.g., Tamil).
- Install it → click Options → Add a keyboard → choose Tamil99.
- Press Win + Space to switch between English and Tamil.
Common Character Reference
ka
க
nga
ங
cha
ச
nya
ஞ
ta
ட
na
ண
tha
த
💡 Keyboard Tips for Tamil
- Install Tamil99 or InScript from Windows Language settings.
- Press i for க, c for ம, v for ன, n for ல.
- Tamil99 uses a slightly different layout from InScript. Check your exam notification to confirm which is expected.
- Vowel signs are on the top row: ெ on s, ோ on a, ி on f.
Note: Keyboard layouts may vary between exams. Always confirm the required layout in your official exam notification. Some exams use Kruti Dev (Remington) instead of InScript for Hindi and Punjabi, so check before you practice.
Official Exam Rules for TNPSC Tamil
- Test duration is 10 minutes.
- Minimum speed: 30 WPM in Tamil.
- Backspace is allowed.
- Tamil99 or InScript keyboard layout is used.
- Accuracy must be 95% or higher.
How to Prepare for TNPSC Tamil
Tamil99 is the standard layout for TNPSC exams. Practice it daily.
Tamil has 247 characters, learning the keyboard layout is the hardest part.
Focus on common Tamil words used in government documents.
Aim for 35 WPM in practice to have a comfortable buffer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Tamil keyboard layout is used in TNPSC?
Tamil99 is the standard layout for TNPSC exams. Some exams may use InScript, always check your official notification.
Is backspace allowed in the TNPSC Tamil typing test?
Yes, backspace is allowed in most TNPSC typing tests. This gives you a chance to correct mistakes.
What is the minimum speed for TNPSC Tamil typing?
The minimum speed is 30 WPM in Tamil with 95% accuracy or higher.