Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) extended the application deadline for Class 6 admissions to the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). The new deadline is August 10, 2026 .
This extension benefits students seeking admission to NVS for the 2027-28 academic year. The JNVST is a national-level entrance exam. It identifies talented students in Class 5. Successful candidates gain admission to co-educational, residential Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. These schools offer free education and boarding.
Application Process and Schedule
Registration is free. Parents and students can apply online. The official websites are navodaya.gov.in and cbseitms.rcil.gov.in. The JNVST assesses students on mental ability, arithmetic, and language skills. This process supports students from rural and remote areas.
Revised JNVST Class 6 Schedule
| Event | Official Date |
| Registration Start Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Extended Application Deadline | August 10, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | August 11 – August 12, 2026 |
| Selection Test (JNVST Exam) | November 28, 2026 |
| Declaration of Result | March / April 2027 |
JNVST Class 6 Exam Details
The test lasts 2 hours (120 minutes). It has 80 objective questions worth 100 marks. The Mental Ability Test has 40 questions worth 50 marks. It takes 60 minutes. The Arithmetic Test has 20 questions worth 25 marks. It takes 30 minutes. The Language Test has 20 questions worth 25 marks. It also takes 30 minutes.
How to Apply Online
Students must follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official Navodaya website: navodaya.gov.in.
- Click the JNVST Class VI Registration link on the homepage.
- Enter student and school details.
- Upload required certificates, photographs, and signatures.
- Review all entered information for accuracy.
- Submit the online application.
