STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING,

ANDHRA PRADESH, HYDERABAD.

SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING AND SHORTHAND

PREFACE
The twin arts of Typewriting and Shorthand are still having maximum popularity though computer
technology has occupied the modern world, in view of their advantages in providing job opportunities and also
creating lot of saving to the top managers. Keeping in view the importance of twin arts, the State Board of
Technical Education and Training, A.P., after its formation in 1984 have streamlined the entire examination system
of twin arts and revised the age old system on scientific approach considering the stroke system for counting
words. The Board also has consulted the experts both from the Typewriting Institutes and from the Government
offices and standardized the formats for the Typewriting which were published for the use for the beginners.
The revised syllabus was in existence for the last 6 years. Keeping in view the education policy of the
Government to revise the syllabus for every five years and also in view of the need of the business and
Government Offices and the time factor, the State Board of Technical Education and Training deputed Senior
Officers of the Board to study the present pattern of syllabus and examination in neighbouring States and also
appointed Expert Committee with senior Examiners, Academicians and Principals of Typewriting Institutes to
examine the report submitted by the study team and propose revision in the existing system of typewriting and
shorthand in all languages and grades. The committee after detail deliberations felt that the existing syllabus in
most of the examinations can be continued without much change as it was done more systematically and
satisfactorily. However, to avoid duplication of examination to the candidates, it suggested the following.
a) Reducing the time of II Paper of Typewriting examination in all languages by 30 minutes avoiding one
question of manuscript which is already tested in other questions.
b) To change the objective type of mechanism questions to short answer type of questions to assess
correctly the knowledge of the candidate in the subject.
c) In case of Shorthand Higher in Telugu and English the numbers of papers were reduced to two by
clubbing II and II papers in one paper.
Accordingly the expert committee has finalized the draft syllabus and the same has been approved by
the Board for implementation with effect from June/July, 1996 examination.
The Board has put in more efforts to keep the standard of examination high while keeping the
demand for the pass-outs of Typewriting and Shorthand examinations through the Board.
I feel that the revised syllabus will be of much use and beneficial to students, business and
Government Offices.

Hyderabad.

SECRETARY

ELIGIBILITY TO APPEAR FOR EXAMINATIONIN ENGISH AND TELUGU TYPEWRITING (English, Telugu)

1) LOWER GRADE:
other State.

Appearance in X Class or equivalent examination from Andhra Pradesh or any

2) HIGHER GRADE: A pass in SSC and Lower Grade Examination in concerned subject of this Board
or Pass in Intermediate from Intermediate Board of Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent.
3) HIGH SPEED: Pass in the Higher Grade Examination in the concerned subject of this Board.
SHORTHAND EXAMINATIONS: (English, Telugu)
1) LOWER GRADE: A pass in X Class or equivalent Examination from Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent.
2) HIGHER GRADE: A pass in SSC and Lower Grade Examination in concerned subject of this Board or
Pass in Intermediate from Intermediate Board of Andhra Pradesh or its equivalent.
3) HIGH SPEED: Pass in the Higher Grade Examination in the concerned subject of this Board.
ELIGIBILITY TO APPEAR FOR EXAMINATION IN HINDI AND URDU:
1. TYPEWRITING HINDI LOWER GRADE: A pass in SSC. with Hindi as one of the Language Subject
or a pass in SSC., and Hindi Pravesika or Visarada Examination.
2. TYPEWRITING HINDI HIGHER GRADE: A pass in Hindi Lower Grade Examination of this Board or a
degree or a pass in Vidwan/Praveena Examination.
3. TYPEWRITING URGU LOWER GRADE: A pass in SSC., with Urdu as one of the Language
Subjects.
4. TYPEWRITING URGU HIGHER GRADE: A pass in Typewriting Urdu Lower Examination of this
Board.
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SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
Paper

Maximum Marks

I Paper
II-Paper
Total

100
100
200

Minimum for Passing

I-Class Marks
II-Class Marks
75
45
75
45
150
90

A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination of the subject only if he/she has
secured the prescribed minimum marks for a pass i.e., 45% in each paper of the subject separately.
A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination of the subject in first class if
he/she has secured 75% marks in each paper of the subject separately.
Note:

1)

2)

3)

if the errors or omissions committed by the candidates exceed 5%

of the words, it may be taken to indicate that the candidate has not
reached the standard.
Five strokes will be counted as a word. Each depression of a character key or the space
bar will be counted as a stroke. No stroke is counted for paragraph indentation or
depression of shift key. Two strokes are counted after every full-stop, interrogation sign
and exclamation mark.
Candidates should bring their own machines.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Instruction Book of the machine.

Text book of Typewriting by Vaidyanatha Ayyar.
Pitmans Typewriting Manual.
Business Typewriting by Frederick Hallis.

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SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING ENGLISH JUNIOR GRADE (25 W.P.M.)

1. FIRST PAPER (Speed Test):
To typewrite on one side of the paper on ordinary printed passage
consisting of 250 words of 1250 strokes in double line spacing. Special attention must be paid to

accuracy and neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained on both sides leaving 10 Degrees to
the left side and 5 Degrees to the right side. The passage should be of two paragraphs only without
heading.
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes

Max Marks: 100

2. Second Paper (Manuscript) : This paper is intended to test the candidates knowledge of spelling,
punctuation, printers corrections and abbreviations. The candidates has to type correctly from rough and
unarranged manuscript containing simple statistical table, invoices, notices, letters and similar
documents. The candidates have to display the matter and rule up where necessary. The manuscript in
all shall not exceed 270 words (1350 strokes)
Time Allowed: 45 Minutes

Max Marks: 100

The second paper shall consist of the following three questions:

1. Official Letter/Business Letter 135 words (675 strokes)
2. Statement 135 words (675 strokes)

50 Marks
50 Marks

3. FIRST PAPER (Speed Test):

To typewrite on one side of the paper on ordinary printed passage
consisting of 250 words of 1250 strokes in double line spacing. Special attention must be paid to
accuracy and neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained on both sides leaving 10 Degrees to
the left side and 5 Degrees to the right side. The passage should be of two paragraphs only without
heading.

Time Allowed: 10 Minutes

Max Marks: 100

4. Second Paper (Manuscript) : This paper is intended to test the candidates knowledge of spelling,
punctuation, printers corrections and abbreviations. The candidates has to type correctly from rough and
unarranged manuscript containing simple statistical table, invoices, notices, letters and similar
documents. The candidates have to display the matter and rule up where necessary. The manuscript in
all shall not exceed 270 words (1350 strokes)
Time Allowed: 45 Minutes

Max Marks: 100

The second paper shall consist of the following three questions:

3. Display

65 words

325 strokes

25 marks

4. Statement
90 words
(1+10 lines with 4 columns)

450 strokes

35 marks

5. Tender / Meeting Notice/ Office letter/

Business letter
115 words
575 strokes
40 marks
------------------------------------------------------------------270
1350
100
------------------------------------------------------------------A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination only if he/she secures the
prescribed minimum marks for pass i.e., 45% marks in each paper separately.
A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination in first class if he/she secures 75%
of marks in each paper separately.

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SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING ENGLISH LOWER GRADE (30 W.P.M.)

1. FIRST PAPER (Speed Test): To typewrite on one side of the paper an ordinary printed passage
consisting of 1500 strokes in double line spacing. Special attention must be paid to accuracy and
neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained on both sides, leaving 10 degrees to the left side
and 5 degrees to the right side.
Time Allowed: 10 minutes.

Max Marks: 100

2. SECOND PAPER (Manuscript): This paper is intended to test the candidates knowledge of Spelling,
Punctuation, Printers corrections, common Abbreviations, his ability to present in proper form, the fair
copies for signature. It shall contain three questions consisting of the following comprising of a total of
300 words (1500 strokes).
(i)

To type one question correctly from manuscript, statistical matter covering any one of the

(ii)

following not exceeding 60 words (300 strokes).

Marks: 25
(a) Statement
(b) Invoice
(c) Debit note or Credit note
(d) Accounts Sales.
To type one question correctly from manuscript matter of a simple nature covering anyone of the

(iii)

following containing 100 words (500 strokes).

Marks: 35
(a) Professional Letter.
(b) Business Letter.
(c) Application
To type one question correctly from manuscript matter of a simple nature covering anyone of the
following containing 140 words (700 strokes).
Marks: 40
(a) Govt. Memorandum.
(b) Govt. Order.
Time Allowed: 45 Minutes

Maximum Marks: 100

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING ENGLISH HIGHER GRADE (45 W.P.M.)

1.
First Paper (Speed Test): To typewrite on one side of the paper an ordinary printed passage consisting of
2250 strokes of 450 words in double line spacing. The passage shall have a heading. Special attention
must be paid to accuracy and members of execution. Margin should be maintained on both sides leaving
10 degrees to the left side and 5 degrees on right side.
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes.
Max. Marks: 100
2. Second Paper (Manuscript): This paper is intended to serve as a test of the candidates knowledge of
spelling, punctuation, printers corrections, common abbreviations, ability to present in proper form the fair
copies for signatory, ability to handle and type on stencil sheets and ability to operate and maintain the
typewriter and duplicator in good working condition. It shall contain four questions consisting of the
following. The manuscript in all shall not exceed 400 words of 2000 strokes.
(a) Official Letter/Business Letter :
120 words
600 strokes
(b) Balance Sheet/ (Single Sheet)/Receipts and Payments A/c./
Income and Expenditure A/c.
/Profit and Los A/c.
140 words
700 strokes
G.O./Memorandum/
Notification/Judgment.
Total

Time Allowed: 1 Hour

20 Marks
40 Marks

140 words
700 strokes
40 Marks
-------------------------------------------------------400 words
2000 strokes
100 marks
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Max. Marks: 100

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYLLABUS FOR ENGLISH TYPEWRITING HIGH SPED TEST (60 W.P.M.)

1. Paper for High Speed Test: To typewrite a printed passage of 600 words (3000 strokes) in 10 Minutes.
Special attention must be paid to accuracy and neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained on
both sides leaving 10 degrees to the left side and 5 degrees on the right side.
Note: The presence of more than 4 per cent of mistake/error/omissions in the candidates performance
may be taken to indicate that the standard has not been reached.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING TELUGU LOWER GRADE (25 W.P.M.)

1. First Papers (Speed Test) : To typewrite on one side of the paper on ordinary printed passage consisting
of 250 words of 1250 strokes in double line spacing. Special attention must be paid to accuracy and
neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained on both sides leaving 10 Degrees to the left side
and 5 Degrees to the right side. The passage should be of two paragraphs only without heading.
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes.

Max Marks: 100

2. Second Paper (Manuscript): This paper is intended to test the candidates knowledge of spelling,
punctuation, printers corrections and abbreviations. The candidate has to type correctly from rough and
unarranged manuscript containing simple statistical table, invoices, notices, letters and similar
documents. The candidate has to display the matter and rule up where necessary. The manuscript in all
shall not exceed 270 words (1350 strokes).
Time Allowed: 45 Min.

Max Marks: 100

The second paper shall consists of the following three questions:

1. Display

65 words

325 strokes

25 marks

2. Statement
90 words
(1+10 lines with 4 columns)

450 strokes

35 marks

3. Tender/Meeting Notice/Office/
Business letter
115 words
575 strokes
40 marks
-----------------------------------------------------------------Total
270
1350
100
----------------------------------------------------------------A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination only if he/she secure the prescribed
minimum marks for pass i.e., 45% marks in each paper separately.
A candidate shall be declared to have passed the examination in first class if he/she secures 75% of
marks in each paper separately.
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SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING TELUGU HIGHER GRADE (40 W.P.M.)

1. First Paper (Speed Test): To typewrite on one side of the Paper an ordinary printed passage
consisting of 2000 strokes of 400 words in double line spacing.

The passage will have two

paragraphs only with a heading without underlining. Special attention must be paid to accuracy and
neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained on both sides, leaving 10 degrees to the left and
5 degrees on the right side.
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes.

Max. Marks:100

2. Second Paper (Manuscript): This paper is intended to test the candidates knowledge of spelling,
punctuation, printers corrections and abbreviations. The candidates have to type correctly from
rough and unarranged manuscript containing simple statistical table, invoices, notices, letters and
similar documents. The candidates have to display the matter and rule up where necessary. The
manuscript in all shall not exceed 2000 strokes of 400 words.
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
The Second Paper will consist of the following questions:

Max.Marks:100

1. Meeting or Legal Notice/Notification/ 120 words

Notice/Advt./Notification.

600 strokes

30 Marks

2. Statement (Vertical)
(1+13 lines with 5 columns)

600 strokes

30 Marks

3. Tender Notice/Official/Business
Letter/G.O./G.Memo.

120 words

160 words

800 strokes

40 Marks

------------------------------------------------400
2000
100
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYLLABUS FOR TELUGU TYPEWRITING HIGH SPEED (50 W.P.M.)
1. Paper I (Speed Test): To typewrite a printed passage with heading (without underlining) of 500 words
(2000 strokes) in 10 Minutes. Special attention must b e paid to accuracy and neatness of execution.
Margin should be maintained on both sides leaving 10 degrees to the left side and 5 degrees on the
right side.
Note:

The presence of more than 4 per cent of mistake,/errors/,omissions in the candidates

performance maybe taken to indicate that the standard has not been reached.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING HINDI LOWER GRADE (25 W.P.M.)

1. First Paper (Speed Test): To typewrite on one side of the paper as ordinary printed passage
consisting of 1250 strokes in double line spacing. Special attention must be paid to accuracy and
neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained on both sides leaving 10 Degrees to the left
side and 5 degrees to the right side.
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes.
Max. Marks: 100
2. Second Paper (Manuscript): This paper is intended to test the candidates knowledge of spelling,
punctuation, printers corrections and abbreviations. The candidate has to type correctly from rough
and unarranged manuscript containing simple statistical tables, letters and similar documents. The
candidate has also to display the matter and rule up where necessary. The manuscript in all shall not
exceed 1350 strokes (270 words).
Time Allowed: 45 Minutes.
The Second Paper shall consist of the following questions.
1. Official letter/Business Letter
2. Statement

135 words
135 words

Max.Marks:100

675 strokes
675 strokes

50 Marks
50 Marks

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING HINDI HIGHER GRADE (40 W.P.M.)

1. First Paper (Speed Test): To typewrite on one side of the Paper an ordinary printed passage
consisting of 2000 strokes of 400 words in double line spacing. The passage will have a heading.
Special attention must be paid to accuracy and neatness of execution. Margin should be maintained
on both sides, leaving 10 degrees to the left and 5 degrees on the right side.
Time Allowed: 10 Minutes.

Max. Marks: 100

2. Second Paper (Manuscript): This paper is intended to test the candidates knowledge of spelling,
punctuations, printers corrections and abbreviations. The candidates have to type correctly from
rough and unarranged manuscript containing simple statistical table, invoices, notices, letters and
similar documents. The candidate has to display the matter and rule up where necessary. The
manuscript in all shall not exceed 2000 strokes of 400 words.
Time Allowed: 1 Hour
The Second Paper consists of the following questions:

Max. Marks:100

1. Official Letter/Business Letter

160 words
800 strokes
45 marks
2. Statement
120 words
600 strokes
30 marks
3. G.O./Advertisement/Notification 120 words
600 strokes
25 marks
----------------------------------------------400
2000
100
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SYLLABUS FOR TYPEWRITING URDU LOWER & HIGHER GRADE.

Keeping in view the recommendation of the Expert Committee meeting held on 19-09-2003 regarding
revision of pattern of Typewriting Examination, the following is suggested in respect of Typewriting
Urdu Lower (TUL) and Typewriting Urdu Higher (TUH) (Both Paper-I and Paper-II).
Typewriting Urdu Lower Grade:
Paper-I:
300 words
1500 strokes
10 Minutes
(on par with Typewriting English Lower 80 wpm)
Paper-II:
120 words
(Running matter):
1. Question (40 Marks)
2. Question 90 words/450 strokes
(2 questions - 30 Marks each)
3. No. of Traps-5

-do600 strokes

45 Minutes

a)
b)

Application letter.
Commercial letter.

c)

Official letter.

d) Statement (or) Running matter.

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Typewriting Urdu Higher:
Paper-I 4000 words/2000 strokes

10 Minutes .(On par with Hindi and Telugu)

Paper-II150 words 2 Questions 45 Minutes.

Marks 35 each

doa) Business Letter.

b) Official Letter
c) Application Letter.

100 words 1 question statement (Marks-30)

No. of Traps - 7

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SYLLABUS FOR SHORTHAND ENGLISH LOWER GRADE

(80 W.P.M.)
FIRST PAPER:
(a) To take down in Shorthand (in the Intermediate Style in the case of Pitmans System) an easy
passage, a narrative, or speech of 560 words and a simple official or business letter of 160
words dictated at the rate of 80 words a minute.
Time for Dictation: 7 Minutes
Time for Transcription : 1 Hour

Max. Marks:100

(b) To transcribe the above into longhand. No will be allowed to pass who makes more than 5 percent of
errors or omission in his transcriptions.
SECOND PAPER: (No lithography)

Max.Marks: 100

1. One question for outlines

10 Marks
2. Five theory questions (5 x 12)
60 Marks
3. Condensation
30 Marks
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(100 W.P.M.)
PAPER-I

To take down dictation in reported style, a passage containing 700 words of general
reading matter, narrative speech, legal or commercial matter and a letter consisting of
200 words either business or official.
Total time for dictation:
Time for Transcription:

7 minutes.
1 hour 15 minutes.

Max.Marks:100

Note: If efforts and omissions committed by the candidate exceed 4% of the total words.
It may be taken that the candidate has not reached the standard and he/she should not
be allowed to pass.
PAPER-II
PART-A:

Time for Transcription: 1 Hour 45 Minutes for part A and B.

Max.Marks:100
Dictation for 4 minutes for elaboration (1qn. For one minutes = 400 words).
(All questions carry equal marks)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

PART-B:

Official,Business of Professional Correspondence.

Notice inviting tenders.
Advertisements for jobs/applications for jobs.
Circulars/Petitions
Eye Witness account of an accident or an incident.

Consisting of printed question paper to test the knowledge of the candidate

on the Principles up to 183 exercise in the Pitmans Shorthand Instructor.
There must be 4 questions on Principles containing the following:
(All questions carry equal marks)
Four Questions asking the candidates to explain not less than any five rules
supported by suitable examples.
One question containing eight words, asking the candidate to write the
vocalised outlines and to explain the Principles for the syllable underlined.

Allotment

Elaboration

Of Marks

Principles

4 X 15

= 60 Marks

: 4 x 10

= 40 Marks

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SYLLABUS FOR SHORTHAND EIGLISH HIGHER GRADE

(120 W.P.M.)
PAPER-I:
(a) To take down in Shorthand in the advanced style of Pitmans System general reading matter narrative
speech, or judgment of 840 words and letter of 240 words dictated at the rate of 120 words a minute.
Time for dictation: 7 minutes.

Max.Marks:100

1 Hour and 30 minutes for transcription.

(b) To transcribe the above into Longhand. No candidate will be allowed to pass who makes more than 4
per cent of errors or omissions in his transcription.
PAPER-2 : Time for Transcription part A and B : 2.15 minutes.

Max.Marks:100

The Paper consists of 2 parts i.e., part A and part B. In part A , a passage is to be dictated
at the rate of 120 wpm for (5) minutes-600 words consists of 5 questions for elaboration and in
part B, the remaining (4) minutes-480 words passage is for condensation. The entire passage
for 9 minutes should be dictated continuously without any break. There are no theory questions.
PART- A.
(a) To take down in Shorthand brief notes of varied character, such as official or business or professional
correspondence, proceedings of Legislative, Court or Local body, or Public Meeting dictated for 5
minutes (600 words) at the rate of 120 words a minute and to elaborate the notes into proper letter or
documentary form in Longhand-(one question each minute).
(b) To condense a speech of 480 words dictated for 4 minutes at the rate of 120 words a minute into a
summarized report in indirect form of about 160 words.
PART-B
A paper on the Principles which shall include Two Questions to test the candidates knowledge of the
higher branches of the subject (such as advanced phraseography), inter-section, advanced (including
technical) reporting and to transcribe into Longhand a passage of about 180 words of Lithographed
Shorthand matter.
Marks distribution:
Elaboration 5 questions x 12 marks =

60 marks

Condensation

40 marks

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SYLLABUS FOR SHORTHAND ENGLISH HIGH SPEEDS

High Speed Tests in Shorthand English will be conducted at a speed of 150, 180 and 200 words per
minute respectively and the following syllabus is prescribed for each of the tests.
The passage for the Pape-I of the above speed examinations shall be a free flowing public speech,
proceedings of Legislature, Debates or other matter that usually come across in the Journalistic reporting.
As far as possible technical words, proper names and figures are to be avoided.
ENGLISH SHORTHAND HIGH SPEED

(150 W.P.M.)
The examination consists of Paper-I and Paper-II.
Paper-I :

The examination is intended to test the candidates capacity for accurate verbatim
reproduction of a passage consisting of 750 words dictated at the rate of 150 words
per minute.
Time for dictation : 5 Minutes

Marks : 100

Time for transcription: 1 Hour 15 minutes.

Note: Presence of more than 4% of mistakes in the candidates performance may be
taken that the standard has not been reached.
Paper-II :

The examination is intended to test the knowledge of the candidates capacity to take dictation of
a speech consisting of 750 words dictated at the rate of 150 w.p.m. to grasp the central idea of
the passage so as to condense the same into one third of the matter dictated in indirect speech.
Time for dictation

: 5 Minutes.

Max.Marks : 100

Time for condensation : 1 Hour 15 minutes.

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ENGLISH SHORTHAND HIGH SPEED

(180 W.P.M.)

The examination consists of Paper-I and Paper-II.

Paper-I :

The examination is intended to test the candidates capacity for accurate verbatim reproduction of
a passage consisting of 900 words dictated at the rate of 180 words per minute.
Time for dictation:

5 Minutes.

Time for transcription:

1 hour 30 minutes.

Max:Marks : 100

Note: Presence of more than 4% of mistakes in the candidates performance may be

taken that the standard has not been reached.
Paper-II :

The examination is intended to test the knowledge of the candidates capacity to take dictation of
a speech consisting of 900 words dictated at the rate of 180 w.p.m. to grasp the central idea of
the passage so as to condense the same into one third of the matter dictated in indirect speech.
Time for dictation:

5 Minutes.

Time for condensation: 1 hour 30 minutes.

ENGLISH SHORTHAND HIGH SPEED
(200 W.P.M.)
The examination consists of Paper-I and Paper-II

Max. Marks : 100

Paper-I :

The examination is intended to test the candidates capacity for accurate verbatim
reproduction of a passage consisting of 1000 words dictated at the rate of200 words
per minute.
Time for dictation:

5 Minutes.

Max. Marks : 100

Time for transcription:

1 hour 45 minutes.

Note : Presence of more than 4% of mistakes in the candidates performance may be taken that
the standard has not been reached.
Paper-II:

The examination is intended to test the knowledge of the candidates capacity to take dictation of
a speech consisting of 1000 words dictated at the rate of 200 w.p.m. to grasp the central idea of
the passage so as to condense the same into one third of the matter dictated in indirect speech.
Time for dictation:

5 Minutes.

Ma.Marks : 100

Time for condensation: 1 hour 45 minutes.

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SYLLABUS FOR SHORTHAND TELUGU LOWER GRADE

(40 W.P.M.)
PART-I
To take down in Shorthand a passage of 400 words dictated at the rate of 40
words a minute.
Time for dictation: 10 minutes.
Time for transcription: 1.30 Minutes.

Max. Marks:100

No candidate shall be allowed to pass, who makes more than 5% of errors or

omissions in his transcription. One hour and Thirty Minutes from the time the
candidates commences transcription.
PART-II
A paper on the Principles of Shorthand upto page 172 of the Instructor.
Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Max.Marks:100

Division of Marks: .
Test Books Prescribed:
a) Telugu Shorthand Instructor (Revised Edition to Late M.Srinivasa Raos
Telugu Shorhtand Manual).
b) Revised by Sri N.Venugopal Naidu and V.S.R. Krishna Sastry.
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SYLLABUS FOR SHORTHAND TELUGU HIGHER G RADE (60 W.P.M.)

PAPER-I
Time for dictation: 7 Minutes.

Max.Marks:100

Time for Transcription: 1.45 minutes.

(a) To take down in the reporting style of Shorthand a passage of 420 words
Dictated at the rate of 60 words a minute.
(b) To transcribe the above into longhand. No candidate shall be allowed to pass
who makes more than 4% of errors or omissions in the transcription.
Time for transcription: 1 hour 45 minutes from the time when the candidates
commences transcription.
PAPER-II
(Part-A dictation part 7 minutes (Elaboration letters 3 minutes + condensation
passage (4) minutes.).To take down in Shorthand brief notes of an official, private
or business consists of 240 words dictated at the rate of 60 words a minute and
to elaborate the dictated notes into a

proper letter or documentary from in

longhand.
PART-A
Duration of dictation (7 minutes) Elaboration part contains 3 questions to be
dictated in 3 minutes at the rate of 1 minute for each question. The passage for
condensation contains 240 words to be dictated in 4 minutes. To condense a
speech of about 240 words dictated at the rate of 60 words a Minute into a
summarized report, in indirect form of about 100 words.
PART-B.

Time for Part-A and B: 2 hours.

Max. Marks:100

The division of marks is designed as under:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Elaboration 3 questions @ 15 marks = 45 marks

Condensation for a report of 80 words= 20 marks.
Padavarnamulu and Kluptharupamulu = 10 marks (5 bits)
Theory question
= 5 marks.
Lithography contains 60 words-transcription 20 marks.
Total Marks:100
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SYLLABUS FOR TELUGU SHORTHAND HIGH SPEED
(80 W.PM.)
The examination is conducted in two papers.
PAPER-I

(a)

To take down in the reporting style of Shorthand one or more passage of

560 words, dictated at the rate of 80 words per minute.
Time for Dictation: 7 minutes.
Time for transcription: 1 Hour and 45 minutes.

Max.Marks:100

The passage selected for dictation may include public speeches, proceedings
of Legislatures, debates etc.
(b) To transcribe the above into longhand Time is 1 hour and 45 minutes, from
the time of commencement of transcription. No candidate will be allowed to
pass who makes more than 4% of errors or omissions, in his transcription.
PAPER-II
(a) To take down in Shorthand a Speed of 560 words, dictated at the rate of 80
words per minute.
Time : 7 minutes.
(b) To condense the above into a summarized report in indirect form not
exceeding 140 words.

Time: 1 Hour.

Max.Marks:100

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SYLLABUS FOR TELUGU SHORTHAND HIGH SPEED

(100 W.P.M.)
PAPER-I
Paper-I is intended to test the candidates capacity for accurate verbatim
reproduction of a passage or matter as indicated below, consisting of 500 words
dictated for five minutes at the speed of 100 words per minute.

The matter for dictation may include public speeches, proceedings of

legislatures, debates or other matter usually encountered in the course of
journalistic reporting.
Time for dictation:

5 minutes.

Time for transcription:

Max. Marks:100

1 hour and 15 minutes.

Note: The presence of more than 4% of errors or omissions in the candidates

performance may be taken to indicate that the standard has not been
reached.
PAPER-II

Passage coming under the scope of First paper above will be dictated at 100
wpm speed for 5 minutes and candidate will be required to condense the same in
indirect and reporting form not exceeding 200 words.
Time for dictation:

5 minutes (500 words)

Time for condensation:

Max.Marks:100

1 hour.
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METHOD OF EVALUATIONOF TELUGU AND ENGLISH SHORTHAND EXAMINATIONS

Bench mark for awarding pass marks for Paper-I of Shorthand English Lower, Inter and Higher
and Shorthand Telugu Higher Grade:
Sl.No.
01

Subject
Shorthand English Lower

Deduction of marks
5% of errors or omissions in a passage of

Grade

560 words come to 28 mistakes. Therefore,

a deduction of 55 has to be made from 100

02

Shorthand English

marks for 28 mistakes.

4% of errors or omissions in a passage of

Intermediate

700 words come to 28 mistakes. Therefore,

a deduction of 55 has to be made from 100

03

Shorthand English Higher

marks for 28 mistakes.

4% of errors or omissions in a passage of
840 words come to 34 mistakes. Therefore,
a deduction of 55 marks has to be made from

04

Shorthand English High

100 marks for 34 mistakes.

4% of errors or omissions in a passage of

Speed (150 wpm)

750 words come to 30 mistakes. Therefore,

a deduction of 55 marks has to be made from

05

Shorthand English High

100 marks for 30 mistakes.

4% of errors or omissions in a passage of

Speed (180 wpm)

750 words come to 30 mistakes. Therefore,

a deduction of 55 marks has to be made from

06

Shorthand English High

100 marks for 30 mistakes.

4% of errors or omissions in a passage of

Speed (200 wpm)

750 words come to 30 mistakes. Therefore,

a deduction of 55 marks has to be made from

08

Shorthand Telugu Higher

100 marks for 30 mistakes.

4% of errors or omissions in a passage of
420 words come to 17 mistakes. Therefore,
a deduction of 55 has to be made from 100
marks for 17 mistake

TYPEWRITING EXAMINATIONS FOR TOTALLY BLIND

Subject

Grade

Time for General

Time for Blind

T/W English

Lower Grade

Candidates
10 Minutes

Candidates
20 Minutes

T/W English

Paper-I
Lower Grade

45 Minutes

1 Hours

T/W English

Paper-II
Higher Grade

10 Minutes

20 Minutes

T/W English

Paper-I
Higher Grade

60 Minutes

2 Hours

Paper-II