Learn the Mangal Font Keyboard Layout for Hindi Typing

Are you preparing for a government job typing exam (like CPCT, SSC, or High Court), or simply want to type in professional, standard Hindi? Then mastering the Mangal Keyboard layout is essential.

Many users choose the Remington Gail keyboard because it feels familiar, especially if they have experience with traditional Hindi typing. This layout is widely used for professional typing and is also preferred by many candidates preparing for typing exams.

In this section, you’ll learn how the Remington-style Mangal typing keyboard works, how keys are placed, and how to use it correctly for accurate and comfortable Hindi typing.

What Is the Mangal Font and Why It Matters

Mangal is the official font for Unicode-based Hindi typing in India. Unlike legacy fonts like Krutidev, Mangal stores every Hindi character in a universal digital format that works on every device, website, and operating system without any special installation.

The Unicode Advantage

Mangal is Unicode-compliant, which means every character you type has a unique digital code behind it. This ensures your text looks exactly the same across all devices, browsers, and operating systems whether someone opens your document on a phone, a Mac, or a government computer. That consistency is why Mangal is mandatory for most official, professional, and government documents today.

The Exam Requirement

If you are preparing for a competitive typing exam, the test will require you to type in Mangal font using the Remington layout. The tricky part comes during preparation most older government sample papers and practice material are still saved in legacy Krutidev format. To read and practice from them properly, you first need to convert Krutidev to Unicode, only then will the text display correctly on your screen. The actual exam will always use Mangal without exception, as it is the official standard for digital Hindi across most states.

Remington vs Inscript What Is the Difference?

Remington Layout

This is the traditional typewriter-based layout. It feels familiar to users who have experience with older Hindi typing systems or have used the krutidev keyboard layout before. Because of this familiarity, the Remington Gail layout is widely preferred for typing exams and professional use. This page focuses mainly on this layout.

Inscript Layout

Inscript is a phonetic layout promoted by the government. Keys are arranged based on sound patterns, not English QWERTY positions. While logical, it feels very different from traditional typing and takes more time to learn for most users.

The Mangal Keyboard layout

This is the Hindi Mangal GAIL keyboard layout that every Unicode typing exam follows. The bottom character on each key is your default, and the top character requires the Shift key. If you already know Krutidev, this layout will feel familiar — both follow the same Remington finger map.

Mangal Font Keyboard Layout & Setup (Remington Gail)

Step-by-Step: Setting up the Mangal Typing Keyboard on Windows

The best way to use the Mangal Remington layout is by using the native Windows language settings (often called Hindi Indic Input 3 or Hindi Traditional).

Open Settings : Search for and open Settings on your PC.
Language Settings : Go to Time & Language > Language & Region (or just Language).
Add Hindi : Click Add a Language and select Hindi (हिन्दी).
Select Layout : Once Hindi is installed, click the three dots next to it and select Language Options. Under Keyboards, ensure the "Hindi Traditional" or "Hindi Remington/Gail" option is selected and added.
Quick Switch : You can toggle between your English keyboard and the Hindi Mangal keyboard instantly by pressing the Windows Key + Spacebar or Alt + Shift.

Remington Gail Keyboard Layout Chart and Key Map

This chart provides the full key mapping for the Mangal Remington Gail layout. Practice typing the letters without the Shift key first (Normal), and then use the Shift key for the higher-level characters (Shifted).

Key	Normal (Without Shift)	Shifted (With Shift)
` ~	$़$ (Dot below char)	$द्य$
1 !	$१$ (Devanagari 1)	$।$ (Full Stop/Purn Viram)
2 @	$२$ (Devanagari 2)	$/$
3 #	$३$ (Devanagari 3)	$:$
4 $	$४$ (Devanagari 4)	$₹$ (Rupee Symbol) or $*$
5 %	$५$ (Devanagari 5)	$-$
6 ^	$६$ (Devanagari 6)	$’$
7 &	$७$ (Devanagari 7)	$’$
8 *	$८$ (Devanagari 8)	$द्ध$
9 (	$९$ (Devanagari 9)	$त्र$
0 )	$०$ (Devanagari 0)	$ऋ$
– _	$।$ (Full Stop/Purn Viram)	$\_$. (Dot for $\text{Dr}/\text{M.P.}$ etc.)
= +	$ृ$ (Rish Matra, as in $कृ$)	$्$ (Halant/Half-letter key)
Q	$ु$ (u matra)	$फ़$ (fa)
W	$ू$ (oo matra)	$ॅ$ (Chandra Bindu, as in $डॉक्टर$)
E	$म$ (ma)	$म्$ (Half ma)
R	$त$ (ta)	$त्$ (Half ta)
T	$ज$ (ja)	$ज्$ (Half ja)
Y	$ल$ (la)	$ल्$ (Half la)
U	$न$ (na)	$न्$ (Half na)
I	$प$ (pa)	$प्$ (Half pa)
O	$व$ (va)	$व्$ (Half va)
P	$च$ (cha)	$च्$ (Half cha)
[ {	$ख$ (kha)	$क्ष$
] }	$घ$ (gha)	$झ$ (jha)
\ \|	$?$	$/$
A	$ं$ (Anuswar/Bindu)	$ँ$ (Chandra Bindu)
S	$े$ (e matra)	$ै$ (ai matra)
D	$क$ (ka)	$क्$ (Half ka)
F	$ि$ (i matra)	$थ्$ (Half tha)
G	$ह$ (ha)	$ल$ (la)
H	$ी$ (ee matra)	$भ$ (bha)
j	$र$ (ra)	$श्र$ (shra)
K	$ा$ (aa matra)	$ज्ञ$ (gya)
L	$स$ (sa)	$स्$ (Half sa)
; :	$य$ (ya)	$रू$ (roo)
‘ “	$श$ (sha)	$ष$ (sha)
Z	$्र$ (Rakar, the ‘r’ under the letter, as in $प्र$)	$र्$ (Reph, the ‘r’ above the letter, as in $कर्म$)
X	$ग$ (ga)	$ग्$ (Half ga)
C	$ब$ (ba)	$ब्$ (Half ba)
V	$अ$ (a)	$ट$ (ta)
B	$इ$ (i)	$ठ$ (tha)
N	$द$ (da)	$छ$ (cha)
M	$उ$ (u)	$ड$ (da)
, <	$ए$ (E)	$ढ$ (dha)
. >	$ण$ (Na)	$झ$ (jha)
/?	$ध$ (dha)	$घ$ (gha)

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Mangal Font Keyboard Shortcut Keys Master List

Typing complex Hindi characters (known as samyuktakshar) is the biggest hurdle for new users. The key is understanding the Halant ($्$), which is typically accessed by Shift + =.

Typing Difficult Characters and Conjuncts (Half Letters)

The golden rule for typing half characters: Consonant + Halant ($्$) + Next Consonant.

Character	Keystroke Sequence	Example	Breakdown
Half-Letter	Consonant → Shift + = → Next Letter	$न्याय$ (Nyay)	न → Shift + =→ य → ा → य
$क्त$	क → Shift + = → त	$शक्ति$ (Shakti)	श → क → Shift + = → त → ि
$ट्र$ (Rakar)	ट → Z (without Shift)	$ट्रेन$ (Train)	ट →Z → े → न
$र्ष$ (Reph)	Shift + Z → Target Consonant	$वर्ष$ (Varsh)	व →Shift + Z → ष
$श्र$ (Shra)	J (with Shift)	$श्रीमान$ (Shreeman)	Shift + J → ी → म → ा → न
$ज्ञ$ (Gya)	K (with Shift)	$ज्ञान$ (Gyan)	Shift + K → ा → न
$क्ष$ (Ksha)	[ (with Shift)	$परीक्षा$ (Pariksha)	प → र → ि→ Shift + [ → ा

Essential Mangal Font Shortcut Key (Alt Codes)

For characters that are hard to find or are not on the main keyboard, you must use the Alt key combined with a number typed on the Numeric Keypad (Numpad).

Character	Alt Code (Use Numpad)	Use
$₹$ (Rupee)	Alt + 8377	For official currency mention.
$ॐ$ (Om)	Alt + 2384	Spiritual symbol.
$।’ (Avagraha)	Alt + 2365	Used to denote a dropped ‘a’ sound.
$ज़$ (Z, for Urdu)	Alt + 0244	Used in words like $ज़मीन$.
$फ़$ (F, for Urdu)	Alt + 0246	Used in words like $फ़ाइल$.
$। (Purn Viram)	Alt + 2404	Use this instead of the English period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Mangal font keyboard?

It is a Unicode Hindi typing keyboard used with the Mangal font for modern Hindi typing.

Which keyboard layout should I use?

The Remington (Gail) layout is best for exams and users familiar with traditional Hindi typing.

Is Mangal required for typing exams?

Yes, most official typing exams require Hindi typing in Mangal Unicode font.

Can I type using Mangal on mobile?

You can read Mangal text on mobile, but proper typing layouts work best on computers.

Do I need to install the Mangal font

Usually it is already installed on Windows. If not, it can be installed easily.

s Mangal better than Kruti Dev?

Mangal is used for modern and online work. Kruti Dev is mainly for legacy typing.