CBSE English, Skill Test Notice
Typing Test Formula and Illustrations
The following parameters and formulae are used to calculate the speed and accuracy of the typing test
conducted in the Unrestricted mode:
1. Gross Words: This is the total number of words typed by the candidate; it includes both correct and
incorrect words.
Gross Words is calculated as: Typed words.
2. Gross Words per min (GWPM): The total number of words typed in one minute.
GWPM is calculated as: Gross Words/Time taken in minutes
3. Net Words: The number of correct words typed.
Net Words is calculated as: Correct Words
4. Net words per min (NWPM) = Net Words/Time taken in minutes
*Note: The above parameter has been considered for evaluation and preparation of merit with defined
criteria of @35 wpm for English and @30 wpm for Hindi in CBSE Exam.
5. Accuracy: The number of correct words entered.
Accuracy of content is calculated as: NWPM*100/GWPM
Sample Illustrations of above formula are as follows;
