Admission
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has opened registration for Class 6 admission for the 2027-28 academic session through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). The entrance exam is scheduled for 28 November 2026, offering free, high-quality residential education to talented children — with special focus on students from rural areas, regardless of family income.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational, fully residential schools run by the Ministry of Education, following the CBSE curriculum with strong emphasis on sports, NCC, Scouts & Guides, and cultural activities alongside academics.
Key Details at a Glance
| Registration Started | 7 July 2026 |
| Registration Closes | 10 August 2026 (extended) |
| Entrance Exam | 28 November 2026 |
| Age Eligibility | Born between 1 May 2015 and 31 July 2017 |
| Application Fee | None — completely free |
| Coverage | All states/UTs except Tamil Nadu |
Student must currently be studying in Class 5 during the 2026-27 academic year to be eligible for this cycle.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Visit the official portal: navodaya.gov.in
- Find and click the JNVST Class 6 (2027-28) registration link
- Fill in the student's details, current Class 5 school information, and residence proof
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, and residence certificate as specified)
- Submit — no application fee is required
- Print the confirmation page for your records
JNVST Exam Pattern
The Class 6 selection test evaluates three areas, conducted offline in pen-and-paper mode:
- Mental Ability Test — pattern recognition, reasoning, and analytical questions
- Arithmetic Test — basic mathematics appropriate to Class 5 level
- Language Test — reading comprehension in the regional/chosen language
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JOIN NOWWhy Parents Choose Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Fully residential — free boarding, lodging, and quality education
- Rural-focused reservation — a significant share of seats are reserved for rural students
- CBSE curriculum with strong extracurricular focus — sports, NCC, and cultural activities
- Zero fees for most categories, making it accessible regardless of family income
⚠️ Deadline Rarely Gets Extended Twice
NVS rarely grants extensions beyond announced deadlines. Missing this window typically means waiting an entire year for the next admission cycle. Apply only through navodaya.gov.in — the application is completely free, and no third party should ever charge you for registration.
Disclaimer: We are an independent informational directory and are not affiliated with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti or the Ministry of Education. Always verify registration deadlines and eligibility on the official navodaya.gov.in portal. Group links are community submitted.