UPMSP Shorthand & Typewriting study plan

Write the Pitman consonant strokes for all six plosive pairs from memory, then self-check against a theory chart and log every stroke written with the wrong thickness or direction.

Drill the four vowel positions (first, second, third place) by writing 60 one-syllable practice words and marking each vowel sign before writing the outline.

Take three 3-minute dictations at 50 wpm from self-recorded audio of simple prose and transcribe each within 15 minutes, counting errors per passage.

Build a personal error log with three columns: outline fault, vowel fault, and hesitation, and enter at least 40 entries across the week.

Master the short forms and contractions listed for common words (articles, pronouns, auxiliary verbs) by writing each 20 times and then using them in 30 dictated sentences.

Practise phrasing: join subject-plus-verb and verb-plus-object combinations in 25 dictated sentences, then check that phrasing did not blur the outline.

Raise dictation speed to 60 wpm for 4-minute passages, transcribing each within 20 minutes.

Transcribe one passage directly on the typewriter without a longhand intermediate draft, then compare it against a longhand-first transcription for accuracy.

Cover the halving principle and doubling principle by writing 50 word pairs (voiced versus voiceless endings) and self-marking each pair.

Drill prefixes and suffixes (con-, com-, -tion, -ing, -ment) in 60 derived words and check stroke economy against a theory reference.

Sustain 70 wpm dictation for two 5-minute passages and transcribe both the same day.

Identify the five outline errors that recur most in your log and rewrite each correct form 25 times.

Dictate at 80 wpm for three 5-minute passages and transcribe each within 25 minutes, recording speed and error counts.

Begin touch-typewriting drills on the home row for 20 minutes daily, targeting zero looks at the keyboard by the end of the week.

Transcribe one shorthand passage of 250 words in a single 30-minute sitting without pausing to erase or restart.

Time yourself on a 5-minute typewriting copy test and record gross words per minute and error count.

Drill all alphabetic keys and the number row until you reach 25 gross words per minute on a 5-minute passage with no more than 3 errors.

Type 10 short business letters applying the standard layout: heading, date, inside address, salutation, body, complimentary close, signature block.

Practise tabulation and column alignment by typing two simple tables and checking decimal alignment.

Proofread and correct five of your own typed pages using standard proof correction marks.

Raise typewriting speed to 30 gross words per minute on 5-minute passages while holding errors at 3 or fewer.

Type a formal report with numbered headings, a centred title, and a footer, then verify margins and spacing against a style checklist.

Transcribe a 5-minute 80 wpm shorthand passage directly onto the typewriter within 30 minutes.

Complete two full timed mock tests under exam conditions, including setup and paper handling.

Push dictation to 90 wpm for two 5-minute passages and transcribe each within 30 minutes.

Review grammar essentials in both languages: punctuation, capitalization, subject-verb agreement, and common Hindi spelling conventions, applied to 20 typed sentences.

Correct 30 deliberately faulty typed sentences and record the grammar rule violated for each.

Type one passage each in English and Hindi to confirm keyboard and font handling under time pressure.

Run four full-length mock exams combining shorthand dictation, transcription, and typewriting on separate days.

Review the error log and rewrite every remaining problem outline 10 times.

Revise a one-page current-affairs and general-knowledge sheet covering the past six months and self-quiz 40 items.

Simulate exam-day logistics: seating, timing, stationery, and a 10-minute buffer between sections.