The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) is conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti for admission into Class 6 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya across India.
Students studying in Class 5 can apply for admission through this entrance examination. These schools provide free quality education, hostel facilities, and meals for selected students.
Admission Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
| Exam Name | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) |
| Class | Class 6 |
| Academic Session | 2025 – 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | School Admission |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 30 May 2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 27 August 2025 |
| Last Date Online Payment | 27 August 2025 |
| Exam Date (Summer Bound) | 13 December 2025 |
| Admit Card (Summer Bound) | 17 November 2025 |
| Winter Bound Exam Date | March 2026 |
| Winter Bound Admit Card | 16 March 2026 (Available Now) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- The candidate must be studying in Class 5 during the academic session 2025–26.
- The student must study in a government or government-recognized school.
Age Limit
Candidates must be born between:
- 01 May 2013 to 31 July 2015 (expected range).
Reservation Policy
Reservation is provided according to government rules:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Rural Areas | 75% Seats |
| Urban Areas | 25% Seats |
| SC / ST | As per government rules |
| OBC | As per government rules |
| Girls | Minimum 1/3 seats |
Exam Pattern
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test is conducted in offline mode.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 |
Total Questions: 80
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 2 Hours
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹0 (No Application Fee) |
The application process is completely free of cost.
Facilities in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Students selected through Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test get many benefits:
- Free boarding and lodging
- Free education
- Free books and uniforms
- Quality CBSE curriculum
- Sports and extracurricular activities
Selection Process
Selection is based on:
Written Entrance Examination (JNVST)
Merit List
Document Verification
Required Documents
- Birth Certificate
- Residence Certificate
- School Certificate (Class 5)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar Card
Preparation Tips
- Practice Mental Ability questions regularly.
- Focus on basic mathematics concepts from Class 3–5.
- Improve language and comprehension skills.
- Solve previous year JNVST question papers.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Download Winter bound Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Summer Bound Admit Card | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registration | Login |
| Download Prospectus | Click Here |
| NVS Official Website | Click Here |