Kannada Typing

Free Kannada typing test · english to Kannada · Kannada keyboard · WPM

Practice free Kannada typing online and take a live Kannada typing test with real-time kannada WPM and accuracy. Train on the kannada keyboard, improve kannada typing speed, and build touch-typing skill for school, exams, and work. Follow the US QWERTY key → script letter map below to learn how to type kannada letters. Kannada typing with **InScript** layout — used in Karnataka government typing exams and office work. Then click Start Typing for the full Kannada WPM test — no download. Looking for english to kannada or a kannada translator? Use the typing box on this page to convert English into Kannada, then practice the kannada typing test.

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Typing: —
Kannada Typing Test

Phonetic typing: type English by sound, then Space or Convert for Kannada script.

Kannada keyboard (for the typing test)

Kannada InScript (Windows): US QWERTY key → Kannada script (labels on keyboard).

Official Kannada InScript layout used on TypingBit’s practice page. Top of each key = English letter on a US keyboard; bottom = Kannada letter you get when you press it. Hold Shift for extra characters shown below.

Kannada keyboard layout chart for TypingBit
Kannada keyboard — English key (top) → Kannada (bottom). Practice on the Kannada typing test.
` `
1 ೧
2 ೨
3 ೩
4 ೪
5 ೫
6 ೬
7 ೭
8 ೮
9 ೯
0 ೦
- -
= =
q ೌ
w ೈ
e ಾ
r ೀ
t ೂ
y ಬ
u ಹ
i ಗ
o ದ
p ಜ
[ ಡ
] ಣ
\ ್
a ೋ
s ೇ
d ್
f ಿ
g ು
h ಪ
j ರ
k ಕ
l ತ
; ಚ
' ಟ
z ಂ
x ಮ
c ನ
v ಲ
b ಸ
n ಶ
m ಷ
, ,
. .
/ ್

Shift keys

Shift+Q ಔ
Shift+W ಐ
Shift+E ಆ
Shift+R ಈ
Shift+T ಊ
Shift+Y ಭ
Shift+U ಙ
Shift+I ಘ
Shift+O ಧ
Shift+P ಝ
Shift+{ ಢ
Shift+} ಞ
Shift+| ಋ
Shift+A ಓ
Shift+S ಏ
Shift+D ಅ
Shift+F ಇ
Shift+G ಉ

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How to type Kannada letters

This chart matches TypingBit’s on-screen keyboard. Press the US key shown to produce each Kannada character — same as the live typing test.

Kannada US key / input
೦0
೧1
೨2
೩3
೪4
೫5
೬6
೭7
೮8
೯9
ೌq
ೈw
ಾe
ೀr
ೂt
ಬy
ಹu
ಗi
ದo
ಜp
ಡ[
ಣ]
್\
ೋa
ೇs
ಿf
ುg
ಪh
ರj
ಕk
ತl
ಚ;
ಟ'
ಂz
ಮx
ನc
ಲv
ಸb
ಶn
ಷm
,,
..

Useful hints

  • Use the keyboard chart: English key on top → Kannada letter on bottom.
  • Kannada typing with **InScript** layout — used in Karnataka government typing exams and office work.
  • Match ottakshara (conjunct) forms exactly as printed.
  • Slow down on expert until conjuncts are automatic.
  • Need speed / exam practice? Use the Kannada Typing Test with live WPM.
  • Need meaning (not sound)? Use the free English to Kannada translator.
  • Search keywords: kannada typing, kannada typing test, english to kannada, kannada keyboard.

Why practice Kannada here

  • Prepare for KPSC-style typing practice
  • Free browser tests — no install

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start a free Kannada typing test?
Click Start Typing on this page. That opens TypingBit’s live Kannada typing test with WPM, accuracy, and a timer — no signup required for a quick run. Return here for kannada typing keywords, letter charts, and layout tips.
How do I type Kannada letters on a US keyboard?
TypingBit maps your US keyboard to Kannada using: US QWERTY key → script letter. Use the How to type Kannada letters tables below — each row shows the character and which key (or key sequence) produces it. On the live test, the on-screen keyboard highlights the next key.
Can I convert English to Kannada on this page?
Yes. Use the typing box above to type English and convert into Kannada (phonetic or word convert, depending on the language). That covers searches like english to kannada and kannada translator while you stay on the Kannada typing page — then start the live WPM test.
What keywords should I search for Kannada typing practice?
People look for kannada typing, kannada typing test, kannada typing online, kannada WPM, kannada keyboard, how to type kannada, english to kannada, and kannada translator. This Kannada typing page is built for those searches.
Do I need to install a keyboard or software?
No download is required for TypingBit itself. Open the page in a modern browser and start. If your OS uses a national layout or IME, you can also use that — TypingBit reads the characters you produce.
How can I improve my Kannada typing speed?
Practice short daily sessions, prioritize accuracy before raw speed, and learn the letter map from the tables on this page. Then use the Kannada typing test regularly and review mistakes. Typing games on TypingBit help build rhythm between formal tests.
Does the test work on phones and tablets?
Yes — pages are mobile-friendly. For the fairest WPM scores, use a physical keyboard on a laptop or desktop.
Is Kannada typing on TypingBit free?
Yes. The Kannada typing guide and the linked typing test are free in your browser. Create an account only if you want saved progress or rankings.

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