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Keyboard Layout

Krutidev Marathi Keyboard

The Krutidev keyboard for Marathi uses the same Remington layout as Hindi. This page highlights the Marathi-specific characters and their keys.

Marathi-Specific Characters

These characters are used more frequently in Marathi than in Hindi. The keyboard layout is identical - these are just the keys Marathi typists need most.

CharacterNameKeyNote
ळLa (retroflex)Shift+g (G)Common in Marathi, rare in Hindi
णNa (retroflex). + kUsed more frequently in Marathi
ऱRa with nuktaSpecialMarathi-specific sound
शSha' + kSame key as Hindi
षSha (cerebral)" + kSame key as Hindi
ज्ञDnyaShift+k (K)Pronounced differently in Marathi (dnya vs gya)
चChapMarathi uses both च and छ frequently
ंAnusvaraaUsed heavily in Marathi conjuncts
ॲChandra AAlt+0972Marathi-only vowel for English "a" sound as in "cat"
ऑChandra OAlt+0911English "o" sound as in "hot" - more common in Marathi than Hindi

Krutidev Layout (Remington) for Marathi

This is the same Krutidev/Remington layout used for Hindi. All characters work for Marathi. The ळ key (Shift+g) is highlighted in the Shift layer.

Normal Layer

Krutidev keyboard layout for Marathi - Normal layerDownload PNG

Shift Layer (ळ is on Shift+g)

Krutidev keyboard layout for Marathi - Shift layer showing ळ on G keyDownload PNG

Marathi InScript Layout (MSCIT Exams)

The official Windows Marathi keyboard (KBDINMAR). Different from Hindi InScript - has ऍ on backtick, ॐ on Z, and ळ on Shift+N. Used in MSCIT and Maharashtra government exams.

Normal Layer

Marathi InScript keyboard layout - Normal layerDownload PNG

Shift Layer (ळ is on Shift+N)

Marathi InScript keyboard layout - Shift layerDownload PNG

Marathi vs Hindi Typing Differences

The Krutidev keyboard is the same for Hindi and Marathi. Both languages use Devanagari script, and the Remington layout covers all shared characters. The practical differences come down to frequency of use:

  • ळ (La retroflex): Marathi uses this constantly. Hindi almost never does. A Marathi typist needs to know the Shift+g shortcut by muscle memory.
  • ण (Na retroflex): Marathi has more words with ण than Hindi. The .+k shortcut gets more use.
  • ज्ञ pronunciation: Same character, different sound. Marathi says "dnya", Hindi says "gya". Typing is identical.
  • Anusvara usage: Marathi uses anusvara (ं) in places where Hindi uses the full nasal consonant. More "a" key presses in Marathi typing.

Related Pages

Full Keyboard (Interactive)Marathi FontsMarathi Typing TestAll Shortcut Keys

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Marathi Krutidev keyboard different from Hindi?
The keyboard layout is identical. Krutidev 010 uses the same Remington layout for both Hindi and Marathi because both languages use Devanagari script. The only difference is which characters you use more often. Marathi typing uses ळ (La retroflex) frequently, which is rare in Hindi. The key for ळ is Shift+g (capital G). Marathi also uses ण (retroflex Na) more than Hindi does.
Which font should I use for Marathi typing?
Use the same Krutidev 010 font for Marathi. It supports all Devanagari characters needed for Marathi text. Download it from our font download page. For Marathi-specific stylistic fonts (like those used in Marathi newspapers), check our Marathi fonts page.
How to type <span lang="hi">ळ</span> in Krutidev?
Press Shift+g (capital G) for ळ. This is the most commonly asked Marathi-specific Krutidev question. The ळ character (called "La" with the tongue curled back) is essential in Marathi words like "माळा" (garland), "कोळी" (spider), and "गोळी" (tablet). Hindi rarely uses this character.
Is there a MSCIT Marathi typing test?
MSCIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in Information Technology) includes a Marathi typing component. It typically uses Unicode (Mangal or InScript layout) rather than Krutidev. However, some older MSCIT centers still offer the Krutidev option. Check your center for the exact font requirement. Practice with our typing test to build speed.
Krutidev me <span lang="hi">ज्ञ</span> Marathi me kaise likhe?
Press Shift+k (capital K). In Marathi, ज्ञ is pronounced "dnya" (not "gya" as in Hindi). The Krutidev key is the same for both languages, but Marathi speakers pronounce it differently. The character is used in words like "ज्ञान" (knowledge) and "विज्ञान" (science).