JNVST Class 6th Admission 2027-28 – 654 Navodaya Vidyalayas | Apply Online by 31 Jul
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ministry of Education, Government of India
All India
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31 Jul 2026
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Application Fee
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Full Description
JNVST Class 6th Admission 2027-28
+The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has released the Prospectus-cum-Notification for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2027 for admission to Class VI for the academic session 2027-28.
+At present, 654 Vidyalayas are functional across 27 States and 08 Union Territories. A maximum of 80 students are admitted to Class VI in each Vidyalaya through a Selection Test.
+ +Important Dates
+| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 06 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31 July 2026 |
| JNVST Exam Date | 28 November 2026 (Single-phase for Summer & Winter-bound JNVs) |
| Admit Card Release | March / April 2027 |
| Expected Result Declaration | End of March 2027 |
| Final Closing of Admissions | 31 August 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
+Class & School
+- +
- The candidate must be studying in Class V during the academic session 2026-27 in a Government, Government-aided, or other recognized school in the same District where admission is sought. +
- The candidate must have been promoted to and admitted in Class V before 31 July 2026. +
- Candidates who have not been promoted to Class V before 31 July 2026 are not eligible. +
Date of Birth
+- +
- Must be born between 01 May 2015 and 31 July 2017 (both dates inclusive). +
- This applies strictly to all categories — SC, ST, OBC, and Divyang candidates. +
Residence
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- The candidate must reside in the same District where admission to JNV is sought. +
- A bona fide residence certificate for the parent is required at the time of document verification after provisional selection. +
Note on Excluded Districts
+No JNVs are sanctioned in 6 specific districts with 100% urban population: Central Delhi, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Mumbai Sub-Urban.
+ +Application Fee
+Nil (Free) — No application fee is charged for JNVST Class 6 registration.
+ +Exam Pattern
+| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 40 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 2 hours |
- +
- All questions are objective-type (MCQ). +
- Test timing: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. +
- Divyang (differently-abled) students get an additional 30 minutes. +
- A single test booklet with all three sections is provided. +
Minimum Qualifying Marks
+- +
- Mental Ability & EVS: 14 marks +
- Arithmetic: 7 marks +
- Language: 7 marks +
Reservation Rules
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- Rural Quota: At least 75% of district seats reserved for rural area candidates (must have studied Classes III, IV, V in a notified rural school). +
- Urban Quota: Remaining seats on pure merit. +
- SC: Minimum 15% | ST: Minimum 7.5% (up to combined 50%) +
- OBC: 27% reservation per Central List +
- Gender: Minimum one-third (1/3) seats filled by girl candidates +
- Transgender: Grouped within boys' category for reservation +
Documents Required
+- +
- Photograph (JPG, 10-100 KB) +
- Signature of parent (JPG) +
- Signature of candidate (JPG) +
- Aadhaar details or Residence Certificate +
- Certificate from Head Master of the school where candidate is studying in Class V +
- Date of Birth Certificate +
- For rural quota: Certificate that child studied in a notified rural area institution +
- NIOS candidates: 'B' certificate + residence in same district +
How to Apply
+- +
- Register free of cost through the NVS admission portal linked at navodaya.gov.in +
- Application is processed through Common Service Centres (CSC) of Ministry of IT — 2.6 lakh centres nationwide. +
- Keep documents ready in JPG format (size 10-100 KB) +
- Fill in all details correctly — no changes allowed after submission. +
Exam Centre: Allotted as per Admit Card. No request for change of centre entertained.
+ +Languages of Examination (State-wise)
+JNVST is conducted in multiple languages based on the state. Major languages include: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu, Odia, Assamese, Manipuri, Bodo, Garo, Khasi, Mizo, Nepali, and others.
+ +Important Links
+| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Registration Portal | navodaya.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.navodaya.gov.in |
Important Links
Applications Closed
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Official Website
https://www.navodaya.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JNVST Class 6th Admission 2027-28 – 654 Navodaya Vidyalayas | Apply Online by 31 Jul?
JNVST Class 6th Admission 2027-28 – 654 Navodaya Vidyalayas | Apply Online by 31 Jul is a government recruitment notification published by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ministry of Education, Government of India. Apply before the last date to be considered.
When does the application start?
Online applications start on 16 July 2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the application is 31 July 2026.
What is the application fee?
Free