Remington Gail Keyboard Alt Codes (Kruti Dev & DevLys)
Comprehensive reference chart of numeric Alt codes required for complex Devanagari ligatures, half-letters, and conjuncts during competitive government typing exams (SSC, CPCT, High Court).
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| Glyph | Character Name / Conjunct | Numpad Alt Code | Common Exam Word Examples | Exam Importance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| द्ग | d + ga conjunct | Alt + 0204 |
उद्गम, उद्गार, सद्गति | High |
| द्ध | d + dha conjunct | Alt + 0225 |
युद्ध, प्रसिद्ध, बुद्धि, शुद्ध | Critical |
| द्व | d + va conjunct | Alt + 0224 |
द्वार, द्वितीय, विद्वान, द्वेष | Critical |
| द्य | d + ya conjunct | Alt + 0214 |
विद्या, उद्योग, विद्यालय, अद्यतन | Critical |
| ह्य | h + ya conjunct | Alt + 0229 |
सह्य, बाह्य, असह्य | Medium |
| ह्न | h + na conjunct | Alt + 0226 |
चिह्न, मध्याह्न, जाह्नवी | High |
| ह्म | h + ma conjunct | Alt + 0227 |
ब्रह्मा, ब्राह्मण, ब्रह्मांड | Critical |
| ह्र | h + ra conjunct | Alt + 0228 |
ह्रस्व, ह्रदय (वैकल्पिक) | Medium |
| ऋ | Vocalic R vowel | Alt + 0216 |
ऋषि, ऋतु, ऋण, ऋषभ | Critical |
| क्त | k + ta conjunct | Alt + 0217 |
भक्त, शक्ति, रक्त, मुक्ति | Critical |
| त्त | t + ta conjunct | Alt + 0218 |
उत्तर, पत्ता, कुत्ता, संपत्ति | Critical |
| ट्र | t + ra conjunct | Alt + 0170 |
ट्रक, ट्रेन, राष्ट्र | High |
| ड्र | d + ra conjunct | Alt + 0171 |
ड्रम, ड्रामा, ड्राइवर | High |
| श्र | sh + ra conjunct | Alt + 0215 |
श्री, श्रमिक, विश्राम | Critical |
| ष्ट | sh + ta conjunct | Alt + 0219 |
कष्ट, नष्ट, स्पष्ट | High |
| ष्ठ | sh + tha conjunct | Alt + 0220 |
श्रेष्ठ, पृष्ठ, कनिष्ठ | High |
| रू | ra + large oo matra | Alt + 0170 |
रूप, रूपरेखा, अमरूद | Critical |
| रु | ra + small u matra | Alt + 0178 |
रुपया, रुचि, गुरु | High |
| द्द | d + da conjunct | Alt + 0223 |
मद्देनजर, उद्दंड, रद्दी | High |
| दृ | d + ri matra | Alt + 0221 |
दृष्टि, दृश्य, दृष्टिकोण | High |
| कृ | k + ri matra | Alt + 0180 |
कृपा, कृषि, कृषक, प्रकृति | Critical |
| मृ | m + ri matra | Alt + 0181 |
मृग, मृत्यु, मृदा | Medium |
| प्र | p + ra conjunct | Alt + 0182 |
प्रकाश, प्रथम, प्रभाव | Critical |
| क्र | k + ra conjunct | Alt + 0183 |
क्रम, क्रांति, क्रिया | Critical |
| ग्र | g + ra conjunct | Alt + 0184 |
ग्राम, ग्रंथ, ग्रह | Critical |
| ब्र | b + ra conjunct | Alt + 0185 |
ब्रह्म, ब्रज, ब्रदर | High |
| भ्र | bh + ra conjunct | Alt + 0186 |
भ्रम, भ्रष्ट, भ्राता | Medium |
| म्र | m + ra conjunct | Alt + 0187 |
म्रक्षण, सम्राट (र-फार) | Medium |
| छ्र | ch + ra conjunct | Alt + 0188 |
उच्छ्रवास | Low |
| ज्ञ | j + nya conjunct | Alt + 0189 |
ज्ञान, ज्ञानी, अज्ञात | Critical |
| क्ष | k + sha conjunct | Alt + 0190 |
क्षत्रिय, रक्षा, परीक्षा | Critical |
| त्र | t + ra conjunct | Alt + 0191 |
छात्र, पत्र, चरित्र | Critical |
| ऊ | Independent long OO | Alt + 0197 |
ऊपर, ऊन, ऊर्जा | High |
| ऐ | Independent AI | Alt + 0198 |
ऐनक, ऐतिहासिक, ऐश्वर्य | High |
| औ | Independent AU | Alt + 0199 |
औरत, औषधि, औजार | High |
| ङ | Velar nasal Nga | Alt + 0179 |
वांग्मय, गंगा (परंपरागत) | Medium |
| ञ | Palatal nasal Nya | Alt + 0180 |
चंचल (परंपरागत रूप) | Medium |
| ‘ | Left single quote | Alt + 0145 |
उद्धरण चिह्न | Medium |
| ’ | Right single quote | Alt + 0146 |
उद्धरण चिह्न | Medium |
| “ | Left double quote | Alt + 0147 |
दोहरा उद्धरण चिह्न | High |
| ” | Right double quote | Alt + 0148 |
दोहरा उद्धरण चिह्न | High |
| ° | Degree sign | Alt + 0176 |
तापमान (25° C) | Low |
1. Mastering Remington Gail Alt Codes for Competitive Typing Exams
In high-stakes Indian government recruitment tests—such as the Rajasthan High Court Junior Judicial Assistant (JJA), Madhya Pradesh CPCT, Uttar Pradesh UPSSSC Junior Assistant, Bihar BSSC Stenographer, and central SSC Stenographer Grade C and D—candidates are tested on typing speed (typically 30 to 35 words per minute) combined with stringent accuracy thresholds (often requiring 90% to 95% net accuracy).
While standard consonants and matras can be typed directly using standard QWERTY keys, government exam passages deliberately include complex conjuncts and classical Sanskritized words—such as 'उद्गम', 'विद्या', 'बुद्धि', 'ब्रह्मा', and 'चिह्न'. On the Remington Gail layout in Kruti Dev 010 and DevLys 010, these characters cannot be typed using ordinary single keys; they require 4-digit numeric Alt codes entered via your computer keyboard's dedicated Numeric Keypad (Numpad).
2. Step-by-Step Technique: How to Type Alt Codes Without Glitches
Typing Alt codes accurately without breaking your typing rhythm requires precise muscle memory and correct execution. Follow this standardized protocol:
- Verify Num Lock is Enabled: Check your keyboard's LED indicator to ensure that Num Lock is ON. If Num Lock is disabled, pressing the Numpad keys will trigger navigational actions (such as Page Down or Arrow keys) instead of registering numerical digits.
- Use the Dedicated Right-Side Numpad: You must enter the 4-digit code using the physical numeric keypad on the right side of standard desktop keyboards. The row of number keys above the QWERTY letters will NOT trigger Alt codes in Windows.
- The Continuous Alt Hold Technique:
- Press and hold down the Alt key (usually using your left thumb or left index finger).
- While keeping the
Altkey firmly depressed, type the 4-digit code sequentially on the Numpad (for example:0,2,2,5for द्ध). - Release the
Altkey. The complex conjunct will immediately materialize on your monitor.
3. Top 10 Most Frequently Tested Alt Codes in High Court & CPCT Exams
| Rank | Character | Alt Code | Frequent Exam Words | Why Examiners Test It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | द्ध | Alt + 0225 | युद्ध, प्रसिद्ध, शुद्ध, बुद्धि | Appears in legal and administrative passages frequently. |
| 2 | द्व | Alt + 0224 | द्वार, द्वितीय, विद्वान | Commonly confused with 'द्ध'. |
| 3 | द्य | Alt + 0214 | विद्या, उद्योग, विद्यालय | Standard in educational and industrial text snippets. |
| 4 | द्ग | Alt + 0204 | उद्गम, उद्गार, सद्गति | Tests mastery of rare conjuncts. |
| 5 | ह्म | Alt + 0227 | ब्रह्मा, ब्राह्मण, ब्रह्मांड | Complex ligature with silent halant-h. |
| 6 | ह्न | Alt + 0226 | चिह्न, मध्याह्न, जाह्नवी | Extremely common in Hindi editorial and official circulars. |
| 7 | ह्र | Alt + 0228 | ह्रस्व, ह्रदय | Grammatical distinction between vocalic R and Ra-conjunct. |
| 8 | ऋ | Alt + 0216 | ऋषि, ऋतु, ऋण | Standard independent vowel at start of sentence. |
| 9 | क्त | Alt + 0217 | भक्त, शक्ति, रक्त | Standard ligature in historical and medical text. |
| 10 | त्त | Alt + 0218 | उत्तर, पत्ता, संपत्ति | Appears in administrative petitions and questionnaires. |
4. Practicing Alt Codes on Laptops Without a Physical Numpad
Many students practice on modern compact laptops that lack a physical right-hand Numpad block. Because the top number row cannot trigger Windows Alt codes, candidates should adopt one of these proven solutions:
- External USB Numpad or Full Keyboard: For serious exam preparation, invest in an inexpensive external USB desktop keyboard featuring a full 104-key layout. This closely replicates the actual physical keyboards provided in government test centers.
- Windows On-Screen Keyboard (OSK): Type
oskin Windows Run dialog (Win + R), click Options, and enable Turn on numeric key pad to simulate Numpad keystrokes. - Typingram In-Browser Transliteration: If preparing documentation rather than practicing typewriter muscle memory, utilize our Input Tool, which allows typing words like 'shuddh' or 'vidya' phonetically without memorizing numerical codes.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Do Remington Gail Alt codes work on Mangal font in Inscript layout?
No. Numeric Alt codes like Alt + 0225 are specific to Kruti Dev, DevLys, and legacy ASCII fonts mapped to the Windows CP-1252 code page. Inscript layout uses logical halant sequences (e.g., typing 'द' + halant + 'ध' to form 'द्ध').
Q2: Why does pressing Alt + 0225 produce an English symbol instead of 'द्ध' in MS Word?
This occurs when your document font is set to an English font (like Calibri or Times New Roman). Highlight your text and set the active font family to Kruti Dev 010 or DevLys 010.
6. Ergonomic Finger Placement and Speed Drills for Exam Success
To achieve the coveted speed threshold of 35+ words per minute in competitive government typing tests without incurring penalty deductions for errors, typists must eliminate hesitation when encountering Alt codes. In test conditions, pausing for even two seconds to recall an Alt code breaks rhythmic finger flow and lowers net speed scores.
Expert typing instructors recommend daily 15-minute speed drills dedicated exclusively to numeric keypad transitions. Keep your right hand hovering naturally over the Numpad home keys (4, 5, 6) while anchoring your left hand on the primary typing row. When an Alt code word approaches in your test passage, your left thumb depresses the Alt key with smooth, unforced precision while your right fingers execute the 4-digit code in a single unbroken stroke. Regular practice with Typingram.in's interactive search chart guarantees instant mental recall during actual exam sessions.