June 12, 2026

Mastering Hindi Typing: Mangal vs. Krutidev

If you are preparing for SSC, UPSSSC, or High Court typing exams, you must understand the deep technical differences between Hindi typing layouts.

The Legacy Standard: KrutiDev 010

Krutidev is a legacy, non-Unicode font. This means the computer actually thinks you are typing in English, but the font visually renders the English characters as Hindi letters.

Pros: Extensively used in older government departments. Extremely predictable keystrokes.
Cons: Cannot be used on the modern web or social media without translation tools. Uses complex Alt-codes for special characters (e.g., Alt+0161 for 'चंद्रबिंदु').

The Modern Standard: Mangal (Inscript / Remington)

Mangal is a true Unicode font. When you type in Mangal, the computer natively understands it as Hindi data. Government exams test Mangal using two primary keyboard mappings: Inscript and Remington Gail.

Inscript: The scientifically designed Indian standard. Vowels are on the left hand, consonants on the right. It is incredibly logical once learned.
Remington Gail: A mapping that emulates the old mechanical Hindi typewriters. It is much harder to learn, but typists migrating from physical typewriters prefer it.

How to Prepare

Always check your specific exam notification. If it specifies "Unicode", practice strictly on Mangal. TypingThunder supports exact emulations of KrutiDev 010, Mangal Inscript, and Mangal Remington Gail to ensure your practice perfectly matches the exam environment.

Mastering Hindi Typing: Mangal vs. Krutidev

If you are preparing for SSC, UPSSSC, or High Court typing exams, you must understand the deep technical differences between Hindi typing layouts.

The Legacy Standard: KrutiDev 010

Krutidev is a legacy, non-Unicode font. This means the computer actually thinks you are typing in English, but the font visually renders the English characters as Hindi letters.

Pros: Extensively used in older government departments. Extremely predictable keystrokes.
Cons: Cannot be used on the modern web or social media without translation tools. Uses complex Alt-codes for special characters (e.g., Alt+0161 for 'चंद्रबिंदु').

The Modern Standard: Mangal (Inscript / Remington)

Inscript: The scientifically designed Indian standard. Vowels are on the left hand, consonants on the right. It is incredibly logical once learned.
Remington Gail: A mapping that emulates the old mechanical Hindi typewriters. It is much harder to learn, but typists migrating from physical typewriters prefer it.