Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has started the online application process for Class 6 admission 2027-28 through JNVST (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test). If your child is in Class 5, this is the time to apply for one of India's best free residential schools.
JNVST 2027: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | JNVST 2027 (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test) |
| Conducting Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Application Start | July 7, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 7, 2026 (Extended) |
| Correction Window | August 11-12, 2026 |
| Exam Date (Expected) | January 2027 |
| Application Fee | FREE |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age | 10-12 years (born May 1, 2014 – July 31, 2016) |
| Class | Currently studying in Class 5 |
| School Type | Government or recognized private school |
| Rural Quota | 75% seats for rural area students |
| Attempts | Only 1 attempt allowed |
How to Apply Online
Step 1: Visit navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs
Step 2: Click on "Apply for JNVST 2027 Class 6 Admission"
Step 3: Register with student's Aadhaar number and parent's mobile number
Step 4: Fill the application form — personal details, school details, address
Step 5: Upload student's photo and parent's signature
Step 6: Submit the form (no fee required)
Step 7: Download and print the confirmation page
JNVST Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 40 | 50 | 60 min |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 | 30 min |
| Language | 20 | 25 | 30 min |
Total: 80 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours. No negative marking.
JNVST Coaching at JGPS
JGPS School Joya provides JNVST entrance exam coaching. Call +91 9412137554 for details.
August 2026 Update
JNVST 2027 application deadline has been extended to August 7, 2026. Correction window is August 11-12, 2026. Apply now at navodaya.gov.in. Source: NVS Official (August 2026).
