Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6th Admission 2027-28: JNVST Apply Online Guide

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ministry of Education, Government of India
• Exam Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2027
• Admission To: Class VI for the academic session 2027-28
• Mode Of Application: Online, free of cost
• Last Date To Apply: 31 July 2026
• Date Of Exam: 28 November 2026

About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas were started by the Government of India under the National Policy of Education, 1986. These are co-educational, fully residential schools run by NVS, an autonomous organization, and are currently functional in 27 states and 8 union territories with 665 operating Vidyalayas. Admission to Class VI is made purely through JNVST, and a maximum of 80 students are admitted per Vidyalaya, subject to availability of suitable candidates and accommodation.

Education, board and lodging are free for all students. From Class IX to XII, a Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN) of Rs 600 per month is collected, except from SC/ST students, Divyang students, all girl students and students from families below the poverty line. Children of government employees, other than the exempted categories, are charged Rs 1,500 per month or the actual Children Education Allowance received by the parent, whichever is lower, subject to a minimum of Rs 600.

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

District And School Requirement

Admission to Class VI in a JNV is strictly district specific. A candidate can generally apply only for the JNV located in the district where they are a bonafide resident and are currently studying in Class V. A candidate residing in one district but studying in a neighbouring district may still apply for the JNV of their district of residence, provided the school is within 10 km of their residence and this distance is verified by NVS. Candidates who have already passed Class V, repeated it, or skipped Classes III or IV are not eligible.

Age Limit

The candidate must be born between 1 May 2015 and 31 July 2017, both dates inclusive. A birth certificate issued by a competent government authority must be produced at the time of admission if provisionally selected, and this applies to all categories including SC, ST, OBC and Divyang candidates.

Academic Requirement

The candidate must be studying in Class V for the entire 2026-27 academic session in a government, government-aided or other recognized school, or holding the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) 'B' certificate. The candidate must also have studied and passed Classes III, IV and V, spending one full academic session in each, from a government, government-aided or recognized school.

Repeat Candidates

A candidate who has already appeared for JNVST earlier, for any reason, is not eligible to apply again. NVS validates application data against previous years to identify repeaters, and such candidatures are cancelled at any stage if detected.

Reservation Of Seats

At least 75 percent of the seats in a district are filled by candidates provisionally selected from rural areas, with the remaining open seats filled on merit from both rural and urban candidates. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates get reservation in proportion to their district population, subject to a national minimum of 15 percent for SC and 7.5 percent for ST, and a combined maximum of 50 percent. OBC candidates from the Central List get 27 percent reservation, over and above SC and ST quotas. A minimum of one-third of total seats are reserved for girls, and reservation is also provided for Divyang candidates, covering orthopedic, hearing and visual disabilities, dwarfism and acid attack victims, as per Government of India norms.

Documents Required After Provisional Selection

Candidates who are provisionally selected must submit the following documents at the time of admission for verification:

• Birth certificate issued by a competent government authority
• Residence certificate of the parent for the same district
• Rural area certificate, where applicable, for rural quota candidates
• Copy of the candidate's Aadhaar card
• Head Master's certificate confirming study details and area (rural or urban) for Classes III, IV and V
• Undertaking for migration
• Disability certificate or UDID copy, if applicable
• Caste or community certificate for SC, ST or Central List OBC candidates, if applicable
• Transfer certificate from the parent school

JNVST 2027 Exam Pattern

The selection test is of two hours duration, held from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, and consists of 80 objective type questions worth 100 marks in total. Divyang candidates are given an additional 40 minutes.

Each correct answer carries 1.25 marks, and there is no negative marking. Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each section: 14 marks in Mental Ability and EVS, 7 marks in Arithmetic, and 7 marks in Language. Answers must be marked on an OMR sheet using only a blue or black ball point pen; using a pencil or making corrections on the OMR sheet is not allowed. The test booklet is provided in the language the candidate selects while applying, and this choice cannot be changed later, so candidates are advised to select it carefully.

How To Apply For NVS Class 6 Admission 2027

The application process for JNVST 2027 is entirely online and free of cost. Candidates and parents can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official NVS admission portal at navodaya.gov.in and go through the notification cum prospectus to confirm you meet the eligibility criteria.
2. Keep the candidate photograph, parent signature, candidate signature and Aadhaar or residence certificate ready as JPG files between 10 kb and 100 kb in size.
3. Fill in the basic details of the candidate such as State, District, Block, Aadhaar number, APAAR ID and PEN number in the application portal.
4. Complete the online form and upload the photograph along with the signatures of both the candidate and the parent in the prescribed format.
5. Recheck all entries carefully, since a correction window is provided only for a few days after the last date, and the data becomes locked once finally submitted.
6. Submit the application before 31 July 2026 and note down or save the registration number and password received through SMS for future reference.
7. Download the admit card from the application portal once it is released, and carry it to the allotted examination centre on the day of the test.

Parents who face difficulty applying online can approach the helpdesk available at any JNV along with the required documents and a mobile number for receiving the OTP and registration details.

Result And Admission Process

The result of JNVST 2027 is expected to be announced by the end of March 2027 on the application portal, and will also be displayed at the concerned JNV, the District Education Officer's office, the District Magistrate's office and the office of the Deputy Commissioner, NVS. Provisionally selected candidates will be informed by the Principal of the concerned JNV through speed post. NVS does not release any wait list; if a selected candidate does not join, the next eligible candidate for that category is auto-populated through the portal. The entire admission process for the 2027-28 session will be closed by 31 August 2027.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is The Last Date To Apply For JNVST 2027?

The last date to submit the online application for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test 2027 is 31st July 2026. Candidates should complete the registration on the official portal navodaya.gov.in well before this date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Q2. Who Is Eligible For Admission To Class 6 In A Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya?

A candidate must be a bonafide resident of the district for which admission is sought and must be studying in Class V during the 2026-27 academic session in a recognized school. The candidate must be born between 1st May 2015 and 31st July 2017, both dates inclusive, and must have studied Classes III, IV and V for one full academic session each.

Q3. When Will The JNV Selection Test 2027 Be Held?

The JNV Selection Test for admission to Class VI for the 2027-28 academic session will be conducted on 28th November 2026 in a single phase for both summer bound and winter bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

Q4. What Is The Pattern Of The JNVST Class 6 Exam?

The test is of two hours duration with 80 objective type questions carrying 100 marks. It has three sections: Mental Ability Test and Environmental Studies with 40 questions for 50 marks in 60 minutes, Arithmetic Test with 20 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes, and Language Test with 20 questions for 25 marks in 30 minutes. There is no negative marking, and each correct answer carries 1.25 marks.

Q5. Is There Any Application Fee For JNVST 2027?

Registration for the JNV Selection Test is completely free of cost. The online application portal is open source, and candidates can apply from a desktop, laptop, mobile phone or tablet without paying any fee.

Q6. How Many Seats Are Reserved For Rural Area Candidates?

At least 75 percent of the seats in a district are filled from candidates provisionally selected from rural areas of that district. The remaining seats are open and filled on merit from both rural and urban candidates.

Q7. When Will The JNVST 2027 Result Be Declared?

The result of the JNV Selection Test 2027 is expected to be announced by the end of March 2027. Candidates can check their result on the application portal, and it will also be displayed at the concerned JNV, District Education Officer, District Magistrate, and Deputy Commissioner offices.

Q8. Can A Candidate Reappear For JNVST If They Have Already Given The Test Once?

No, a candidate is not eligible to apply for the selection test a second time if they have already appeared in it earlier for any reason. Candidate data is validated, and repeaters found at any stage will have their candidature cancelled.

Official Source

All information in this article has been taken from the official prospectus cum notification for JNV Selection Test 2027 released by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Candidates should visit navodaya.gov.in to read the complete prospectus and apply online.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the official NVS prospectus cum notification for JNVST 2027 and is meant for general informational purposes only. Candidates and parents are advised to verify all details, including eligibility, dates and application procedure, on the official NVS website before applying, as the Samiti's decision on all admission matters is final and binding.