The High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Bombay High Court) conducts typing and computer skill tests for recruitment to Clerk, Typist, and Stenographer (Lower / Higher Grade) across its principal seat at Mumbai and benches at Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Goa.
⚡ Quick Exam Snapshot (TL;DR Fact Matrix)
| Parameter | English Typing Test | Marathi Typing Test |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Required Speed | 40 WPM (Words Per Minute) | 30 WPM (Words Per Minute) |
| Test Duration | 10 Minutes | 10 Minutes |
| Target Words | 400 Words | 300 Words |
| Total Marks | 20 Marks | 20 Marks |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 10 Marks (50%) | 10 Marks (50%) |
| Certification Mandatory | GCC-TBC 40 WPM English | GCC-TBC 30 WPM Marathi |
| Font Used | Times New Roman / Arial | Mangal (Unicode) / Remington |
| Backspace Permitted | Yes (Standard Editing) | Yes (Standard Editing) |
1. Exam Scheme & Marking Methodology
The skill test assesses the candidate’s speed, linguistic accuracy, and transcription precision:
📑 Paper-I: English Typing Test (20 Marks)
- Candidates are given a printed/screen passage containing judicial judgments, petitions, and legal drafting text.
- Total Duration: 10 minutes.
- Formula for Mark Deduction: Every spelling mistake, missed word, or punctuation omission deducts 0.25 to 0.5 marks from the base 20 marks.
📑 Paper-II: Marathi Typing Test (20 Marks)
- Conducted on standard Unicode Marathi keyboards (Mangal font).
- Evaluates complex conjunct letters (जोडाक्षरे), halant formations, and matras.
- Total Duration: 10 minutes.
2. Mistake Classification in Bombay High Court
- Gross Mistakes: Missing complete lines, skipping words, substituting words.
- Minor Mistakes: Punctuation mistakes, incorrect space before/after comma, capitalization errors.
- Incomplete Submissions: Candidates who type less than the requisite words receive proportionate deductions and fail to meet the qualifying 10-mark cutoff.
3. Preparation Strategy for Bombay High Court Aspirants
- Practice Both Marathi & English Regularly: Allocate 30 minutes daily to Marathi typing on Mangal Inscript or Remington layout to master complex Marathi ligatures.
- Use Legal Terminology Passages: High Court passages frequently incorporate terms like writ petition, interlocutory application, interim order, caveat, maintainability.
- Simulate Timed Practice: Practice 10-minute exam simulations with live WPM and error tracking on TypingWire.in.
🔗 Related Examination & Speed Guides
Continue preparing with official error annexures, software interface rules, and speed conversion benchmarks:
- Allahabad High Court RO/ARO 25 WPM & 50-Mark Rules: Read the full breakdown in Allahabad High Court RO/ARO 25 WPM & 50-Mark Rules.
- Patna High Court Assistant & Steno Typing Rules: Read the full breakdown in Patna High Court Assistant & Steno Typing Rules.
- Rajasthan High Court LDC Typing & Efficiency Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in Rajasthan High Court LDC Typing & Efficiency Test Rules.
- Court & SSC Stenographer Typing & Skill Test Rules: Read the full breakdown in Court & SSC Stenographer Typing & Skill Test Rules.
