Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Admission: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the official notification for admission to Class VI for the academic session 2027-28. The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST – 2027) is conducted to offer admissions across all districts in the country, including Gujarat. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications through the online mode within the prescribed timeline.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply Online | 31-07-2026 |
|---|---|
| Date of Examination (Exam Date) | 28-11-2026 |
| Expected Date of Result Declaration | By the end of March 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must be a bona fide resident of the respective district and must be studying in Class V during the academic year 2026-27 in a Government or Government-recognized school in that same district.
- The candidate must have successfully completed and passed Class III and Class IV from a Government or Government-recognized school.
- Age Limit / Date of Birth: The student must be born between 01-05-2015 and 31-07-2017 (both dates are inclusive).
- No candidate is permitted to appear for the selection test for the second time under any circumstances.
Key Features & Facilities of Navodaya Vidyalayas
- A co-educational residential school established in every district.
- Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls.
- Free Education: Boarding, lodging, school uniforms, and textbooks are provided entirely free of charge.
- Strong emphasis on sports, cultural exchange programs, NCC, Scouts & Guides, and NSS activities.
- Excellent quality modern education affiliated with the CBSE Board.
Required Documents for Online Application (Soft Copies: 10 to 100 kb)
- Passport size photograph of the student.
- Signature of the student.
- Signature of the parent (Mother or Father).
- Aadhaar card details or residence certificate issued by a competent government authority.
- A certificate duly verified and signed by the School Headmaster in the prescribed format.
Exam Pattern
The examination will be of 2 hours duration (from 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM) and will consist of objective-type questions divided into the following 3 sections:
| Type of Test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Environmental Studies (EVS) | 40 (20 + 20) | 50 (25 + 25) | 60 Minutes |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 80 Questions | 100 Marks | 2 Hours |