Speed is a side effect of accuracy
Exams score net speed — what's left after mistakes. A typist at 40 WPM with many errors can score lower than one at 32 WPM with almost none. So the plan below raises accuracy first and lets speed follow.
The rules for every session
- Eyes on the screen. Read one word ahead; never look at the keys.
- Fingers home. Return to the home row (
A S D F/J K L ;) after every key. - Stay above 95% accuracy. If you drop below, slow down.
- Short and daily. 20–30 minutes every day beats a long session once a week.
Week 1 — Foundations (Days 1–7)
- 15 minutes of lessons for the keys you miss most
- Two 2-minute tests, accuracy above 95%
- Note your starting net speed
Week 2 — Rhythm (Days 8–14)
- 10 minutes of weak-key drills
- One 5-minute test a day; review every wrong word afterwards
- Aim for steady typing — no bursts and pauses
Week 3 — Exam length (Days 15–21)
- Alternate 10- and 15-minute tests (most exams last 10–15 minutes)
- Practise without word highlighting, as in the exam
- For Hindi, focus on matras and conjuncts (क्ष, त्र, ज्ञ, श्र)
Week 4 — Mock tests (Days 22–30)
- Three full mock tests a week in your exam's format
- Compare the first and last minutes — a big drop means stamina, not skill, is the gap
- Keep a buffer above your exam's cut-off
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| Looking at the keyboard | Cover your hands or simply force your eyes on the screen for a week |
| Only short 1-minute tests | Exams last 10–15 minutes — practise full length |
| Switching Hindi layouts | Pick one layout and stay with it |
| Ignoring weak keys | Drill the keys your results show, every day |
Start today
Take a typing speed test to get your baseline, then follow the plan with our lessons and mock tests.