Guide

How typing tests work

From the countdown to your certificate — here's how scoring works.

  1. 1 Start the test Pick a language, duration and difficulty. A short countdown gives you time to place your fingers on the home row before the timer begins.
  2. 2 Type the passage Type the shown passage exactly. Correct characters turn green, mistakes turn red. The live panel tracks your speed and accuracy as you go.
  3. 3 Speed is measured as WPM Words-per-minute uses the standard formula: correct characters divided by five, divided by the minutes elapsed. This mirrors government exam scoring.
  4. 4 Accuracy & errors Accuracy is the percentage of keystrokes typed correctly. Depending on the mode, backspace may be limited to reflect real exam conditions.
  5. 5 Get your result & certificate At the end you see net/gross WPM, accuracy, mistakes and a detailed breakdown. Passing runs unlock a verifiable certificate you can download or share.
Speed

Words per minute

WPM = (correct characters / 5) / minutes

The universal typing-test formula, used by SSC, Railway and CPCT.

Accuracy

Accuracy percentage

Accuracy = correct keystrokes / total keystrokes × 100

Net WPM applies an error penalty so accuracy always matters.

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