Mangal Inscript Keyboard Layout
The complete interactive reference for the Mangal (Inscript) Unicode Hindi keyboard — the government-standard IS 13194 layout used for SSC and many central & UP government exams.
Unicode, not a legacy font
Mangal is a Unicode font — the text you type is real Devanagari, so it copies and searches correctly anywhere. Inscript (IS 13194) is the government-standard Hindi keyboard.
Phonetic-style layout
Inscript groups vowels on the left and consonants on the right, and there is NO "type i-matra before the consonant" rule — you type in logical order and the system composes the characters.
Use the finger guide
Inscript is usually learned fresh (it is unlike the Remington typewriter layout), so the finger-guide view on the chart is especially helpful for building muscle memory.
Interactive Keyboard Chart
Toggle between Normal and Shift to see all key mappings. Try the finger-guide view — it makes learning Inscript far faster.
Common Multi-Key Sequences
Some Hindi characters require typing 2–3 keys in sequence. The converter combines them automatically.
Free Hindi Keyboard Chart
Mangal Inscript Keyboard Layout
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No i-matra reversal: Unlike Kruti Dev/DevLys, Inscript has no “type the short-i matra before the consonant” rule. You type in logical order (consonant, then the vowel sign) and Mangal composes the correct Unicode Devanagari for you.
Which Exams Use Mangal Inscript?
Mangal Unicode on the Inscript keyboard is the standard for SSC and many central/UP exams.
| Exam | Font / Layout | Speed Required | Test Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CHSL / CGL (Hindi) | Mangal (Unicode) | ~30–35 WPM | 10–15 min |
| UP High Court / UPSSSC | Mangal (Unicode) | 25 WPM Hindi | 10 min |
| Central government (various) | Mangal (Unicode) — Inscript | As notified | As notified |
Speed requirements are approximate. Always verify the latest notification from the respective conducting body.
Mangal vs Kruti Dev vs DevLys
Unicode (Mangal) and legacy fonts (Kruti Dev/DevLys) use completely different keyboards.
| Layout | Type | Keyboard | Used in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mangal — Inscript | Unicode | Inscript (IS 13194) | SSC, many central & UP government exams |
| Mangal — Remington/GAIL | Unicode | Remington-style (GAIL/CBI) | GAIL-notified & some High Court exams |
| Kruti Dev 010 | Legacy font | Remington (Hindi typewriter) | CPCT, RSMSSB, Rajasthan HC, MP/Raj state LDC |
| DevLys 010 | Legacy font | Remington — same keys as Kruti Dev | Same exams as Kruti Dev; interchangeable |
Explore each layout: Mangal Remington/GAIL · Kruti Dev · DevLys · all layouts hub.
How to Enable Mangal Inscript Typing
Mangal ships with Windows — you only need to add the Hindi Inscript keyboard.
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Mangal is built into Windows
The Mangal font ships with Windows — you usually do not need to install anything to display Unicode Hindi.
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Add the Hindi (Inscript) keyboard
Open Settings → Time & Language → Language, add Hindi, then add the "Hindi Traditional / Inscript" keyboard so you can switch to it.
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Switch to the Hindi keyboard
Press the language switch (Windows key + Space, or Alt + Shift) to toggle to the Hindi Inscript keyboard before typing.
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Type using this layout
Use the interactive chart above — press the keys shown and real Unicode Devanagari appears. The Gurukul desktop app handles Mangal composition for you when you practise.
Mangal Inscript — Common Questions
What is the Mangal Inscript keyboard?
Inscript is the Indian government standard Hindi keyboard (IS 13194), and Mangal is the Unicode font it is typically used with. It types real Unicode Devanagari — so the text copies, searches and displays correctly everywhere — and is the layout used in SSC and many central/UP government exams.
Is Mangal the same as Krutidev?
No. Mangal is a Unicode font typed on the Inscript (or Remington-GAIL) layout, while Kruti Dev is a legacy font typed on the Remington layout — they use completely different keys and produce different underlying text. Check your exam notification: SSC and UP High Court use Mangal Unicode; CPCT and most Rajasthan/MP state exams use Kruti Dev.
Do I type the i-matra before the consonant in Inscript?
No — unlike Kruti Dev/DevLys, Inscript has no "type the short-i matra first" rule. You type in logical order (consonant, then vowel sign) and the system composes the correct Devanagari. This is one of the main differences from the legacy Remington fonts.
Which exams use the Mangal Inscript layout?
SSC (CHSL/CGL Hindi typing), UP High Court, UPSSSC and many central government departments use Mangal Unicode, commonly on the Inscript keyboard. Always confirm the exact font and keyboard in your official notification.
How do I enable Mangal / Inscript typing on Windows?
The Mangal font is already included in Windows. Add the Hindi (Inscript / Hindi Traditional) keyboard from Settings → Time & Language → Language, then switch to it with Windows + Space before typing. No font download is needed for Unicode Hindi.
Which finger should I use for each key?
Use the standard touch-typing finger positions — the finger for each physical key is the same as English typing, regardless of the Hindi character it produces. Because Inscript is learned fresh, toggle the finger-guide view on the keyboard above to build muscle memory faster.
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