Yes, if you are from Mumbai, you can apply for Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 admission for the 2026–27 session.

Your child must be studying in Class 5 in the academic year 2025–26 in a government or government-recognized school. The school should be in the same district where you are applying for admission.

Your child’s date of birth must be between 1 May 2014 and 31 July 2016. There is no relaxation in age limit.

The application process is free and it started on 1 June 2025. The last date to fill the form was extended to 13 August 2025. You can apply online through the official Navodaya website.

The entrance exam will be held on 13 December 2025. The exam will have questions from mental ability, arithmetic, and language. There is no negative marking.

75 percent of seats are reserved for rural students and 25 percent for urban students. You need to provide a residence certificate and study certificates from Class 3 to 5 during admission.

The result will be declared between March and May 2026. After the result, document verification and admission process will start.

website:
https://navodaya.gov.in
https://cbseitms.rcil.gov.in