Eligibility for Navodaya Vidyalaya admission is based on several criteria, primarily designed to ensure that rural children have access to quality education. Check the key JNV eligibility points below:

• Residence and District:

  • Candidates must be bonafide residents of the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) is located.

  • They must be studying in a government or government-recognized school within that same district.

• Class V Study:

  • For admission into Class VI, candidates must be studying in Class V for the entire academic session in a recognised school.

• Age Limit:

  • Candidates must fall within a specific age range. This age range can vary slightly from year to year, so it's vital to check the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) website for the latest details.

• Rural Area Criteria:

  • A significant portion of seats are reserved for students from rural areas. To qualify under the rural quota, candidates must have studied in schools located in rural areas for Classes III, IV, and V.

• No Repeat Attempts:

  • Candidates can only appear for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test once.

• For class 9 and 11 lateral entry:

  • There are also entry options for classes 9 and 11. These have their own set of eligibility criteria, including age limits, and prior class passing requirements

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Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) admission:

1. Nationality : Must be an Indian citizen.
   
   
2. Class : Should be in Class 5 for admission into Class 6 (JNVST exam required).
   
   
3. Age : Must be 9 to 13 years old for Class 6 admission .
   
   
4. Education : Must be studying in a recognized school (Government or Government-aided) in the same district where they are applying.
   
   
5. Attempts : Can appear for the JNVST exam only once .
   
   
6. Rural Quota : At least 75% of seats are reserved for students from rural areas .

For Class 9 and 11 , lateral entry admissions are available through separate entrance tests.


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