CGLTyping
2 Minute Typing Test
A quick two-minute session — just enough time to settle into a rhythm, short enough to fit into any break. Live WPM, accuracy and mistake tracking included.
Get Ready
Live key-depression, WPM and accuracy tracking — the same scoring engine used across every test on this site.
- The timer starts the moment you type your first character.
- Backspace is on by default — turn it off for stricter accuracy practice.
- Copy-paste and right-click are disabled.
Best on a desktop or laptop keyboard.
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Why 2 Minutes?
Two minutes sits right between a quick 1-minute speed check and a more demanding 5-minute session. It's long enough for your fingers to settle into their actual rhythm — most people's first 15-20 seconds of any test are slower than their sustained pace — while still being short enough to slot into a quick break between other practice.
Like every test on this site, it tracks gross WPM, net WPM after mistakes, key depressions, and full/half mistake counts — not just a single speed number.
If 2 minutes consistently feels comfortable, that's a good sign to push toward longer sessions — the 5-minute test introduces enough fatigue to reveal whether your accuracy holds up, which a short burst won't show you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Two minutes gives your typing rhythm a little more time to settle than a 1-minute burst, so the WPM reading is slightly more stable, while still being short enough to fit into a quick break.
It's a good quick check, but for exam preparation specifically, use the SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, CPCT or RRB NTPC tests, which match the real duration and speed requirements.
Yes — click Retry for the same passage or New Session for a fresh one, as many times as you like.
It will run, but touchscreen typing gives an unrealistic reading compared to a physical keyboard. Use a desktop or laptop for a result you can actually rely on.
Yes, saved privately in your browser's local storage so you can compare attempts over time. Nothing is sent to a server.
Accuracy first. A fast attempt riddled with mistakes doesn't help exam prep — build clean, correct typing at a comfortable pace, then gradually increase speed while holding accuracy steady.