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CPCT Typing Test — Free Practice (Madhya Pradesh)
The Computer Proficiency Certification Test (CPCT), conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Agency for Promotion of Information Technology (MAP_IT), is a state-level certification used for clerical hiring across MP government departments. It has two main components: a multiple-choice computer-knowledge section and a typing test in Hindi and English. The typing test threshold is 30 WPM. Practice here with the right mode settings and pass on your first attempt.
Requirements
- English
- 30 words per minute
- Hindi
- 20 words per minute (typical state threshold; varies by department)
- Duration
- 15 min
What CPCT measures
CPCT has two distinct typing modules in its skill section: a Hindi typing test and an English typing test. The typing component runs for 15 minutes total — but only a subset of that is the actual scored timed window. The score is gross-WPM-based with deduction for errors. The MCQ portion (computer knowledge, reading comprehension, basic math) is separate and not the focus of this page. CPCT certificates are valid for 7 years and are widely accepted by MP departments and PSUs.
How to use Typetera for CPCT practice
For the English module: Sentences mode at Medium, Punctuation on. Aim for 35 WPM at 95%+ accuracy. For the Hindi module: switch to /hi/test, same difficulty and settings. The Hindi threshold varies by hiring department (often 20-25 WPM, sometimes Krutidev rather than Mangal — verify before practice). If your target role uses Krutidev, practice on a Krutidev-compatible keyboard layout outside Typetera; we use Unicode/Mangal exclusively.
Practice plan
CPCT runs monthly in major MP cities. If your registration is 4-6 weeks out: 30 min/day, 5 days a week. Week 1 — accuracy foundation. Week 2-3 — push speed. Week 4 onwards — full-length timed simulations every other day. Mix English and Hindi roughly proportional to where you're weakest. Don't skip Hindi practice even if your English is strong; the Hindi module is often the bottleneck for native English speakers in MP.
Common mistakes
The most common CPCT mistake is treating the MCQ and typing sections separately during prep. Candidates spend hours on computer-knowledge MCQs and arrive at the typing test cold. Reserve at least 30% of your prep time for typing. The second mistake is assuming the typing test is on a familiar physical keyboard — exam centers often have flat membrane keyboards that feel different. Practice on multiple keyboards if you can. The third mistake is forgetting that CPCT certificate has 7-year validity — don't retake unnecessarily if you already cleared it once.