Who needs 25 WPM?
RRB NTPC asks for 25 WPM in Hindi and UPSSSC Junior Assistant also uses 25 WPM for Hindi. In English, 25 WPM is a good first milestone on the way to 30.
At 25 WPM you type 125 characters a minute, 250 words in 10 minutes and 7,500 key depressions an hour.
Words needed at 25 WPM
| Test length | Words | Characters |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 125 | 625 |
| 7 minutes | 175 | 875 |
| 10 minutes | 250 | 1,250 |
| 15 minutes | 375 | 1,875 |
If you are below 25 WPM
Look at your error rate first. If it is above 5%, slow down by 5 WPM for a week and type cleanly; your net speed will rise even though your fingers feel slower. If errors are already low, take two tests a day at this length and one 1-minute sprint at the end of the session to stretch your top speed. Most learners gain 1 to 2 WPM a week with 20 to 30 minutes of daily practice.
Hindi typists: try the same target on the Hindi typing test with your exam keyboard.
Frequently asked questions
Is 25 WPM good?
25 WPM is enough for several government typing tests, but aim higher in practice to keep a safety margin.
How many words is 25 WPM in 10 minutes?
250 words, or about 1,250 characters.
How long does it take to reach 25 WPM?
With 30 minutes of daily practice, most people starting from about 20 WPM reach 25 WPM in three to six weeks.