Speed Categories: Tests are often categorized by speed, usually in words per minute (wpm) or characters per minute (cpm). For example:
Beginner Level: 40-60 wpm/cpm
Intermediate Level: 60-80 wpm/cpm
Advanced Level: 80+ wpm/cpm
Test Structure: The tests may consist of:
Dictations: Listening and transcribing content dictated at a specific speed.
Audio Recordings: Listening to passages, conversations, or speeches and transcribing them.
Vocabulary and Language Skills: Assessments of vocabulary, grammar, punctuation, and language comprehension.
English and Hindi Proficiency: The tests evaluate proficiency in both English and Hindi languages.
English Test: Assessing English dictations, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Hindi Test: Similar evaluations in the Hindi language.
Accuracy and Error Tolerance: Evaluations might focus on accuracy, including the number of errors allowed per passage or dictation.
Preparation and Practice: Candidates often practice typing, listening, and transcribing using materials available for respective speed categories. Resources might include practice dictations, audio recordings, and language proficiency exercises.