By Arzoo Yadav Published: 19 March, 2025 Image: Pixabay

Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Selection Process 2025

Admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) for Class 6 is through a selection test (JNVST). Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti conducted the phase 1 exam on January 18, 2025.

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The JNVST exam is a national-level entrance test conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).

JNV Selection Test (JNVST)

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The exam is held in 2 phases between November and April. The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti application for JNVST Class 6 admission 2025-26 is from July 16, 2024, to October 7, 2024.

Exam Date & Registration

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Must be studying in Class 5 in a recognised school
Age: 9-13 years (No age relaxation)

Eligibility Criteria

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The JNVST Class 6 exam is objective-based (MCQs) with:
Mental Ability (40 Qs)
Arithmetic (20 Qs)
Language Test (20 Qs)

Exam Pattern

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75% seats for rural students SC/ST/OBC, girls, and differently-abled students have reserved seats.

Reservation Criteria

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Selection is merit-based, and students are chosen based on performance in JNVST.

Selection & Merit List

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Results are published online & offline on the NVS website and in local newspapers.

Result Announcement

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Selected students must submit birth certificates, domicile, caste certificates, and school records.

Document Verification

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After verification, students get admission into JNVs, offering free education, boarding, & lodging.

Final Admission

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