Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission for Class 6th, Class 9th, Class 11th for the academic year 2025-26 will start soon at navodaya.gov.in.
JNVST 2025 Class 6 Last Date to Apply – 07.10.2024
Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational, residential schools affiliated to CBSE and aim to provide quality education to talented children from rural areas. The admission process usually includes a selection test to identify students with academic potential.
Students seeking admission to Navodaya Vidyalayas for the 2025-26 academic year must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institution. Admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is made on the basis of a Selection Test, designed and conducted by the CBSE. The test is called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). It is of non-verbal nature, class-neutral and designed so as to ensure that talented children from rural areas are able to compete without facing any disadvantage. Special care is taken to ensure that children from far flung areas get admission forms free of cost, without any difficulty. The selection test (JNVST) assesses students knowledge in subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Languages. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to receive free education, including boarding and lodging facilities.
Parents and students eagerly await the commencement of the admission process for Navodaya Vidyalaya for the 2025-26 academic year. These schools have a proven track record of nurturing young minds and providing them with a conducive environment to excel academically. Aspiring students are encouraged to prepare diligently for the upcoming selection test to secure a spot in these prestigious institutions.
Navodaya Admission Form 2025-26 Overview
| Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2025-26 | Details |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
| Test Name | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2025 |
| Admission Class For | Class 6, Class 9 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Class 6 Last Date to Apply | 07.10.2024 |
| Class 9 Online Registration Date | September 2024 [Tenative] |
| Class 11 Online Registration Date | October 2024 [Tenative] |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Mode) |
| Exam Medium | English/Hindi |
| Official Website | www.navodaya.gov.in |
JNVST Class 6 Admission 2024-25 Eligibility Criteria
Navodaya Vidyalaya Age Limit for Class 6: The age limit for admission to NVS schools is set at a minimum of 10 years and a maximum of 13 years for class VI. This age criteria ensures that students are within the specified age range to maintain uniformity and facilitate effective learning. It is important for parents to adhere to this age limit when seeking admission for their children to NVS schools.
Students who fall outside the age limit range specified by NVS for admission to class VI may not be considered for enrollment. This strict adherence to the age criteria is in place to ensure that students are developmentally ready for the curriculum and activities offered at NVS schools. Parents are advised to verify the age requirements before applying for admission to avoid any disappointments.
The age limit for NVS admissions is a crucial factor to consider when planning to enroll a child in one of these prestigious schools. By understanding and complying with the age criteria set by NVS, parents can ensure a smooth admission process for their children. It is recommended to thoroughly review the admission guidelines provided by NVS to confirm eligibility based on the age limit criteria.
| NVS Age Limit for Class 6 Minimum Age | 10 Years |
| NVS Age Limit for Class 6 Maximum Age | 12 Years |
| NVS Age Limit for Class 9 Minimum Age | 13 Years |
| NVS Age Limit for Class 9 Maximum Age | 15 Years |
| NVS Age Limit for Class 11 Minimum Age | 15 Years |
| NVS Age Limit for Class 11 Maximum Age | 17 Years |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2025
JNV Selection Test for admission to Class-VI in JNVs for the academic session 2025-26 will be held in two phases as given below:
- JNVST Class 6 Exam Date Phase 1 – 18.01.2025 (Saturday)
- JNVST Class 6 Exam Date Phase 2 – 12.04.2025 (Saturday)
a. On Saturday, 12th April, 2025 at 11.30 A.M. in the States of Jammu and Kashmir (except Jammu-I, Jammu-II & Samba), Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and in the Districts of Dibang Valley and Tawang of Arunachal Pradesh, in the Districts of Chamba, Kinnaur, Mandi, Sirmour, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti and Shimla of Himachal Pradesh, in the District of Darjeeling of West Bengal, and Leh & Kargil districts of UT Ladakh.
b. On Saturday, 18th January, 2025 at 11.30 A.M. in the State of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh (except Dibang Valley & Tawang Districts), Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh (except Chamba, Kinnaur, Mandi, Sirmour, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti and Shimla Districts), Jammu & Kashmir (only for Jammu-I, Jammu-II & Samba) Jharkhand, Kerala, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand &
West Bengal (except Darjeeling), Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Chandigarh, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Delhi, Lakshadweep and Pudducherry.
The last date to submit online application is 16th September, 2024.
The process for submission of application for JNV Selection Test has been simplified through online process. Registration can be done free of cost through the admission portal of NVS linked through https://navodaya.gov.in
JNVST Exam Dates 2025-26
JNVST Tentative Exam Dates and Result Dates for academic year 2025-26
| JNVST Class 6 Exam Date Phase 1 [Summer Bound] | 18.01.2025 |
| JNVST Class 6 Exam Date Phase 2 [Winter Bound] | 12.04.2025 |
| JNVST Class 9 Exam Date | February 2025 |
| JNVST Class 11 Exam Date | February 2025 |
| JNVST Class 6 Result Date [Summer Bound] | March 2025 |
| JNVST Class 6 Result Date [Winter Bound] | May 2025 |
| JNVST Class 9 Result Date | March 2025 |
| JNVST Class 11 Result Date | March 2025 |
The result will also be displayed in the offices of the concerned:
i. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
ii. District Education Officer
iii. District Magistrate
iv. Deputy Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti of the Region.
v. The website of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti www.navodaya.gov.in. The Principal, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya concerned, will also inform the provisionally selected candidates through SMS on the registered mobile number followed by a speed post.
NVS will release only two wait lists against vacancies which may arise due to unwillingness and non-submission of basic essential certificates by the provisionally selected candidates.
The entire admission process for the session 2025-26 will be closed latest by 31st December, 2025.
How to apply for admission 2025-24 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Required Documents to Fill JNVST 2025 Online Application Form:
The following documents in soft form (JPG format of size between 10 to 100 kb) may be kept ready for registration:
- Photograph
- Signature of parent
- Signature of candidate
- Basic details of candidate like State, District (residence and study), Aadhaar number, study details of class VIII, address etc. are to be filled in the application portal.
- The eligible candidates have to fill up the online form and upload the photograph along with signatures of both candidate and his/her parent
- Online platform is in open source and free of cost. Application may be submitted from any source like desktop, laptop, mobile, tablet etc.
- The correction window to modify the information in the selected fields only will be opened for two days after the last date of submission of application form.
JNVST Class 6 Exam Pattern 2025
The selection test will be of two-hour duration from 11:30 am to 01:30 pm and will have 3 sections with only objective type questions. There are 80 questions in all for 100 marks.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 120 minutes |
A single test booklet comprising of all the three sections will be given to each candidate. Additional time of 40 minutes will be allowed for “Divyang students” (differently-abled students).
JNVST Class 9 Exam Pattern 2025
Selection Test will consist of questions from the subjects of Mathematics, General Science, English and Hindi. Difficulty level of the test paper shall be of Class VIII. The test will be of objective type with 2 ½ hours duration without any break. The candidate has to score minimum qualifying marks as per NVS criteria in all the 04 subjects.
| Subjects | Marks | Number of Questions |
| English | 15 Marks | 15 |
| Maths | 35 Marks | 35 |
| Hindi | 15 Marks | 15 |
| Science | 35 Marks | 35 |
| Total | 100 Marks | 100 |
Issue of Admit Cards
The admit cards will be made available as per date decided by NVS in due course which will be displayed on application portal. The admit cards shall be downloaded free of cost by the candidates/parents before the conduct of Lateral Entry Selection Test.
RESULT OF SELECTION TEST JNVST 2025
Result of the Selection Test may be noted from the application portal of NVS through which application is submitted. Result will be notified in the Vidyalaya Notice Board as well as published in the website of JNVs concerned.