Higher Grade Stenographers are tested at 100 WPM (500 words in 5 mins). Lower Grade Stenographers are tested at 80 WPM (400 words in 5 mins).
Bombay High Court Shorthand Dictation & Transcription
Official Screen-to-Screen audio dictation and transcription simulator for Higher & Lower Grade Stenographers. Practice with 10 authentic High Court legal dictations in English and Marathi.
Higher Grade: 100 WPM (500 Words)
Lower Grade: 80 WPM (400 Words)
Dictation: 5:00 Mins
Transcription: 25:00 Mins
Total: 40 Marks (Min 20 to Qualify)
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LANGUAGE & LEGAL DICTATION
English Shorthand
Category: Commercial Law
Length: 412 Words
DICTATION SPEED & EXAM MODE
Lower Grade (80 WPM)
🎙️ Pattern: 5:00 Mins Audio Dictation → 5:00 Mins Reading → 25:00 Mins Transcription.
1 Audio Dictation (5:00)
2 Reading Outlines (5:00)
3 Computer Transcription (25:00)
STAGE 1: AUDIO DICTATION
Listen Carefully & Write in Steno Notebook
5 Minutes continuous court dictation at 80 WPM (412 Words).
05:00
STAGE 2: SHORTHAND READING PHASE
Read Your Shorthand Outlines
Review and pencil in your shorthand notes before computer transcription begins.
05:00
Transcription Time
25:00
Words Transcribed
0 / 412
Total Keystrokes
0
Status / Layout
Active Typing
Bombay High Court Stenography Scorecard
Post: Stenographer Higher/Lower Grade (40 Marks Evaluation)
Final Score
34.50 / 40
Accuracy
96.5%
Total Errors
5.5 Errors
Typing Speed
38 WPM
| Mistake Classification | Count | Penalty per Error | Total Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Mistakes (Omissions, Substitutions, Additions, Spelling) | 4 | 1.0 Mark | 4.00 Marks |
| Half Mistakes (Punctuation, Capitalization, Spacing) | 3 | 0.5 Mark | 1.50 Marks |
| Total Marks Deducted | 5.5 Errors | — | -5.50 Marks |
🔍 Original vs Candidate Transcription Diff:
OFFICIAL STENO JUDGMENTS
10 Bombay High Court Dictation Passages
Practice with diverse High Court dictations covering civil appeals, bail hearings, commercial suits, and arbitration matters.
OFFICIAL CRITERIA
How Bombay High Court Evaluates Shorthand
Shorthand transcription is evaluated on a strict 40-marks scale with standard mistake deductions.
Each full error (omission, substitution, addition, spelling) carries a 1.0 mark deduction. Half errors carry a 0.5 mark deduction.
Candidates must score at least 20 out of 40 marks (50% or ≤5% total mistakes) in shorthand transcription to qualify for the Typing Test and Viva-Voce.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bombay High Court Shorthand FAQs
Is the original passage visible during transcription?
No. In the actual Bombay High Court exam, you only hear the 5-minute audio dictation, write shorthand notes in your notebook, and then type the transcription from your notebook on the computer.
How much time is given for computer transcription?
For Lower Grade (400 words @ 80 WPM), 20 to 25 minutes are provided. For Higher Grade (500 words @ 100 WPM), 25 to 30 minutes are provided.
Can I practice Marathi Shorthand dictations as well?
Yes! Switch to the 'Marathi Steno' tab above to practice authentic Marathi court dictations at 60 WPM and 80 WPM with full evaluation.