ABOUT Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs)

JNVs schools are available in 27 States and 8 Union Territories, under the Ministry of Education. Navodaya schools are run by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, 

JNV gives a chance to students to get admission in the 6th & 9th classes by conducting the JNVST exam. Approximately 28 - 30 lakh students apply for the JNVST exam every year to secure their seats in Navodaya Vidyalaya.  

All students are eligible to access free education from Class 6 to Class 8. It includes boarding, lodging, uniforms, and textbooks. However, Class 9 to 12 students will have to pay ₹600 per month as Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN). 

This fee does not apply to SC/ST students, girls, students with disabilities (Divyang), or those who are from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. 

The Government employees' children (who are not in the exempted category), they will have to pay ₹1500 per month or the actual Children Education Allowance received by the parent per month, whichever is less. But the minimum amount they have to pay is ₹600 per month.  

Objective of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme

The main objective of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) is to provide good quality & education to talented students, especially from rural areas.

Along with good quality studies, JNVs also focus on teaching moral values, culture, environmental awareness, sports, and adventure activities to sharpen the students' minds and make them creative. 

Students in JNVs are encouraged to learn three languages properly. To promote national unity, JNVs give students a chance to study in other states. For example, they sent Hindi-speaking students to non-Hindi-speaking areas and non-Hindi-speaking students to Hindi-speaking areas. 

JNVs also help improve school education in their district by sharing their ideas and resources with other nearby schools.

2026 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Update 

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 6 admission in the 2026–27 session will be conducted in two phases:

Phase 1: JNV Entrance Exam Class 6

Saturday, 13th December 2025 at 11:30 AM

Covered States & Union Territories: 

Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (except Dibang Valley & Tawang), Jammu & Kashmir (only Jammu-I, Jammu-II, Samba & Udhampur),

Jharkhand, Kerala, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (except a few districts), Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Delhi, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, Puducherry.

Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal (except Darjeeling).

Phase 2: 

Saturday, 11th April, 2026 at 11.30 A.M

Covered States & Union Territories: 

Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim, Mizoram, Jammu and Kashmir (except Jammu-I, Jammu-II, Samba & Udhampur), and in the Districts of Dibang Valley and Tawang of Arunachal Pradesh, in the Districts of Chamba, Kinnaur, Sirmour, Spiti, Kullu, Mandi, Lahaul Solan and Shimla of Himachal Pradesh, in the District of Darjeeling of West Bengal, and Leh & Kargil districts of UT Ladakh. 

The last date to fill out the JNVST exam application form online is 29th July 2025.

Procedure to Fill the Navodaya Vidyalaya Exam Form Online for the 2026 Session

• Visit the navodaya.gov.in website.   

• Check Eligibility: Read the official notification carefully before applying.

• Required documents (JPG, 10–100 KB):

• Student’s photo

• Signature of student and parent

• Aadhaar card details or residence certificate

• You will have to fill in the required details, such as:

• State, block, district, Aadhaar number, PEN number, APAAR ID, etc.

• NIOS Students: Must have a valid 'B' certificate and proof of residence in the same district.

• You can apply from any device, such as a mobile, desktop, laptop, or tablet.

Note: Enter only correct information, as incorrect information may lead to cancellation of the application. 

2026 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Result

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti results in 2026 are expected by the end of March 2026 for Summer schedule JNVs, and in May 2026 for Winter schedule. You can check the result on the application portal. The Navodaya result will also display:  

1. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya  

2. District Education Officer 

3. District Magistrate  

4. Deputy Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti of the Region.  

5. And, the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti website. 

Note: At Veda Academy, we provide the latest JNV exam information

 and important details like exam dates, admit card release dates, and much more that helps you to keep updated with the latest updates. 

Who Is Eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission?

• The student must be studying in Class 5 in the 2025-26 academic year.

• When you are applying for the JNV admission, your child must be studying in a  Government-recognized school in the same district. 

• Only students who live in that district are allowed to apply for Navodaya Vidyalaya admission.

• At the time of admission, selected students must show proof of residence (parents’ residential certificate) and that they studied Class 5 in the same district.

• Children must be born between 01 May 2014 and 31 July 2016. 

• During the Navodaya Vidyalaya admission, a birth certificate will be required.

• Students must study in classes 3 to 5 in Government schools. 

• You must be eligible for a rural quota and live in a rural area.  

• You can apply for the JNVST entrance exam only once.  

Reservation of Seats for JNV Class 6 Admission 2026

• Generally, 75% of seats are reserved in each district for students from rural areas.

• 25% seats are open to both rural and urban students; the selection is based on merit. 

• Navodaya Vidyalaya categorised seat reservation on a caste basis, such as (SC 15% and ST 7.5%).

• If there are not enough students in one category, the remaining seats can be shifted to other groups. 

• As per the central Government list, 27% of seats are reserved for OBC students.

• OBC students not listed in the central OBC list they will be treated as General category.

• They reserved at least 1/3 seats for girls.

• Based on the rural population of each block, rural seats are distributed block-wise.

After Selection of Important Documents for JNV Class 6 Admission 

Parents of students who are provisionally selected for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya admission must submit the following documents at the time of admission. Look at the points to know about the required documents for JNV admission. 

• Date of birth certificate. 

• If you want to apply under the rural quota, submit a rural quota certificate that confirms the student had studied in Classes III, IV, and V at a school located in a rural area.

• Submit a residence certificate that shows the parent lives in the same district where the student studied Class V and the JNV is located.

• You will have to submit a medical certificate.

• Undertaking for Migration 

• Disability certificate (if applicable) 

• (SC/ST) certificate if required.

• Category/community certificate OBC, as per the central list if applicable. 

Note: The Transfer Certificate (TC) from the current school must be submitted after your documents are verified and admission is confirmed by the JNV. It should be signed by the District Education Officer (DEO/BEO).

Language of Navodaya Vidyalaya Entrance Exam 

Navodaya Vidyalaya conducted the JNVST exam in different languages. Look at the table below.  

2025 Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Exam Pattern Class 6 

The JNV selection test duration is 2 hours from 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM. It has 3 sections with multiple-choice questions. There are 80 questions in total for 100 marks. 

Important Note: 

Each student will get one question booklet with all three sections. Differently-abled students will get 40 minutes extra to complete the JNV entrance test. 

OMR Sheet Guidelines for JNVST Exam

• You will get a separate OMR answer sheet to select your answers.

• Do not use a pencil; use only a blue or black ballpoint pen. Bring your own pen.

• There are 4 options (A, B, C, D) in each question. 

• Choose the correct one and darken the circle under it on the OMR sheet.

• Example: 

• If the answer to question 35 is option C, fill it like this:

• 35.   ⃝   ⃝   ●   ⃝  

       A   B   C   D

• Do not erase, strike, or use white fluid on the OMR sheet. Changes are not allowed.

• For each correct answer, you will get 1.25 marks.

• There is no negative marking.

At Veda Academy, we prepare students for the Navodaya Vidyalaya Entrance Exam for classes 6 and 9 through regular practice and Navodaya Vidyalaya mock test class 6 and 9 designed to feel like the real exam environment. 

We also provide the Navodaya Vidyalaya OMR sheet 80 questions PDF class 6 to help students get comfortable with the answer format and avoid typo mistakes during the JNV exam. 

Important Instructions for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Entrance Exam

• Kindly read all instructions on the cover page for each section.

• When you receive the test booklet, check that your test booklet is in the language you selected at the time of filling out the JNV entrance exam selection.   

• Make sure the OMR sheet and question booklet have the same code/number. If not, inform the invigilator immediately. 

• The Navodaya entrance exam duration is 2 hours without any break. 

• 40 extra minutes will be given to differently-abled (Divyang) students.

• You will have to bring your Navodaya Vidyalaya admit card for the JNVST exam. 

• You must enter the classroom before 11:00 AM. Latecomers will not be allowed.

• Do not leave the exam hall before the exam time is over.

• During the exam, a bell will ring every 30 minutes to help you manage your time.

• If two or more students get the same total marks, the selection will be based on:
  
  

• Higher marks in Mental Ability

• Then, higher marks in Arithmetic

• Then higher marks in Language

• ST candidates preferred over SC

• SC preferred over OBC/General

• OBC preferred over General

• Girls are preferred over boys

• Preference will be given to younger candidates, considering their higher IQ level.

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test 2025 Pattern Class 6

The question is divided into three sections: A, B, and C.

Section 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT)

In this section, the questions are based on pictures and patterns. It checks how well a student can think and solve problems. There are 10 parts in this section, and each part has 4 questions.

Section 2: Arithmetic Test

This test checks the student’s basic skills in Arithmetic. There are 20 questions, based on the 12 topics.

Section 3: Language Test

This section checks how well students understand what they read. There are 4 short passages, and each one has 5 questions. Students should read the passages carefully and answer the questions. 

Important Guidelines for Filling the Navodaya Vidyalaya Form Online for Class 6 Admission (JNV)

When filling the JNV form for Navodaya Vidyalaya class 6 admission 2026, keep in mind some important guidelines. 

• To avoid any mistakes in the JNVST exam form, read the prospectus carefully.

• Only those students are eligible who are actual residents of the district where the JNV is located. 

• A residence certificate (of the parent) from the same district is required at the time of admission. 

• Your child's date of birth must be between 01.05.2014 to 31.07.2016.

• The student must be studying in Classes 3 to 5 at a government-recognized school.

• If you enter an incorrect category, your JNV application will be rejected. 

• You will have to upload the correct caste certificate in JPG format. For OBC, only the Central OBC certificate is accepted.

• Mention your DOB both in numbers and words as per the birth certificate and school record. 

• If you enter the wrong date of birth, this may lead to rejection of your Navodaya Vidyalaya form. 

• NVS may verify the details using the Aadhaar number.

• APAAR ID is optional, but it helps to verify class III–V study details easily. 

• The last date to submit an online application for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance test is 29th July, 2025.

Latest Class 9 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Exam Pattern 

There are 100 multiple-choice questions in the JNV Class 9 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Exam. Each question is one mark, so the total marks of the JNVST exam are 100 marks. It is divided into  4 section, including English, General Science, Mathematics, and Hindi

The Navodaya Vidyalaya question paper for class 9 is divided into four sections: Hindi, English, General Science, and Mathematics. 

Why Choose Veda Academy for Navodaya Vidyalaya Entrance Exam Preparation?

Veda Academy helps students get ready for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance exam for Class 6 and 9. We provide regular mock tests that are just like the real exam, so students feel confident on exam day. 

Our students also practice on OMR sheets to avoid typo mistakes during the JNVST test. We provide simple and updated study material, topic-wise questions, full JNV syllabus coverage, and also conduct Navodaya Vidyalaya mock tests for class 6 and  9.

Our teachers provide personal support to clear doubts and help to improve your weak areas. We focus on enhancing speed, accuracy, and time management skills.