INSCRIPT (Short for Indic Script) is the standard government-decreed layout for Indian languages. It maps specific Devanagari vowels and consonants directly to physical keys on a standard 104-key QWERTY keyboard.
A popular alternative on the Google Play Store , Desh focuses on localized expression. : hindi keyboard
| Layout Name | Abbreviation | Description | Primary Usage | |-------------|--------------|-------------|----------------| | | Indian Script | Standardized by the Government of India. Logical key arrangement based on phonetic and traditional order of Devanagari (क, ख, ग...). | Mandatory for government tenders; pre-installed in Windows, Linux, and Android. | | Remington (Typewriter) | Remington (GAIL, Kruti Dev) | Based on old mechanical typewriters. Keys are arranged in a non-phonetic, dense pattern. | Used by older professionals, court clerks, and in some state exams (e.g., Rajasthan, MP). Often requires specialized fonts like Kruti Dev or Mangal. | INSCRIPT (Short for Indic Script) is the standard