Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS): (JNVs) under the Government of India as per National Policy of Education (1986) conducts the entrance exam for class VI, IX, and XI all over India. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya admission is on the basis of a Selection Test known as Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Selection Test (JNVST), designed and conducted by the CBSE. The mission of conducting such exams is to give the chance to the talented children from rural areas to compete without facing any disadvantage. Special care is taken for the children from far rural and far areas to get admission forms free of cost, without any difficulty. Read the post to get a detailed view of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Admission 2023.
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JNVST 2027 Latest Update as on 04 Sep 2026
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Checked on 04 Sep 2026
As of 04 Sep 2026, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has not yet released any official notification for JNVST 2027 Class 6 or Class 9 admission; registration is typically expected to open around October–November 2026.
| Exam | JNVST 2027 |
|---|---|
| Status | Official JNVST 2027 notification expected in October 2026 (last year Class 6 notification released ~Oct 2025) |
| Next expected | Class 6 registration expected to open around October–November 2026 (last year: ~1 Nov 2025) |
| Official website | navodaya.gov.in |
| Last verified | 04 Sep 2026 |
As of 04 September 2026, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has not yet issued any official notification for JNVST 2027 — the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test for Class 6 and Class 9 admission in the academic year 2027–28. The current exam cycle for 2026–27 is either recently concluded or nearing its final stages, placing the 2027 cycle in its pre-notification period. Based on previous-year patterns, the official notification for JNVST 2027 is expected to be released on navodaya.gov.in in October 2026, with online registration likely opening by November 2026. The Class 9 exam is typically held in February and Class 6 in April. Students aiming for Class 6 must be studying in Class 5 in a government or recognised school in the same district as the Navodaya Vidyalaya they are applying to. Candidates are advised to regularly check navodaya.gov.in for the official notification and to avoid relying on third-party portals for critical dates.
- Official JNVST 2027 notification expected in October 2026 (last year Class 6 notification released ~Oct 2025)
- Class 6 registration expected to open around October–November 2026 (last year: ~1 Nov 2025)
- Class 9 registration expected to open around October–November 2026 (last year: ~Oct–Nov 2025)
- Class 6 registration expected to close around December 2026–January 2027 (based on prior-year pattern)
- JNVST 2027 Class 6 exam expected in April 2027 (last year: 19 April 2026 for Phase 2)
- JNVST 2027 Class 9 exam expected in February 2027 (last year: 8 Feb 2026)
Sources: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti — Official Website
JNVST-2027 Latest Updates
The JNVST 2027 exam will be held in two phases: Phase I on November 4, 2023 and Phase II on January 20, 2027. The admit card for the JNVST 2027 exam will be released on the official website of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
the last date for submission of online application forms for JNVST-2027 has been further extended up to August 25, 2023. The correction window for making modifications in online application forms by registered candidates in the fields GENDER (MALE/FEMALE), CATEGORY (GENERAL/OBC/SC/ST), AREA (RURAL/URBAN), DISABILITY and MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION will remain open for two days after the last date of submission of online applications.
Download Official Notification and Prospectus PDF
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2023 Status
Candidates can check the JNVST 2023 Exam Status:
| Particulars | Status |
|---|---|
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Class 9th Lateral Entry Admission 2023-23 Application Form | Released |
| Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Class 6th Admission 2023-23 Application Form | Released |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Admission 2023 Dates
Major Changes This Year
No changes to JNVST 2027 pattern, eligibility, or dates have been officially announced yet; any updates will be published by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti on navodaya.gov.in.
No major change has been officially announced yet for JNVST 2027. Based on established patterns, the exam is expected to continue as an offline, OMR-based pen-and-paper test. For Class 6, the paper typically covers Mental Ability, Arithmetic, and Language sections. For Class 9, subjects include English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Science. Eligibility, reservation norms (75% rural quota), and age criteria are expected to remain unchanged unless NVS issues a revised notification. Students should treat all current information as tentative and await the official JNVST 2027 notification on navodaya.gov.in for confirmed details.
The candidates who are going to appear for the test of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Admission must get updated with the dates regarding the events. Check the dates as per the class notification:
Date For Class 6 and 9 Admission :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Application Submission | August 25, 2023 |
| Application Correction Window | August 27-28, 2023 |
| Exam Date | November 6, 2023 |
| Result Declaration Date | December 20, 2023 |
| Admission Process | December 21 – January 15, 2027 |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Application Form 2023
In order to appear for the exam, the candidates have to fill the form as per the class preference. The process of the application form takes place in an online mode @navodaya.gov.in. Check the eligibility criteria before filling the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Application Form. First, the candidates have to do the registration then fill in the personal details including the uploading of images.
Step 1: Online Registration
- Visit the official website of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya i.e navodaya.gov.in
- Click on the “‘Link for class VI JNVST 2023 Registration’ under ‘Admissions in JNVs’.
- Enter the details such as name, age, email id, etc to do the registration.
- After the registration candidates will receive the username and password.
- Login into the account and complete the process.
Step 2: Fill the Application Form
- Enter the academic details in the correct form.
Step 3: Upload The Scanned Images
- Scanned the images in the prescribed size and format and upload it
Reserved category students have to submit the Caste Certificates for verification of documents or eligibility to confirm NVS admission.
Step 4: Payment of the application fee
- Make the payment can be done in an online mode through net banking/debit card/credit card.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria
For Class 6
- Candidates from the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya has been opened are eligible to apply for admission.
- Candidates appearing for the selection test must be studying in Class-V for the entire academic session in a Government/Government-Aided, other recognized school or ‘B’ Certificate Competency Course of National Institute of Open Schooling, in the same district where he/she seeks admission.
- For admission from rural quota, candidates must have studied and passed Classes- III, IV, and V from a Govt./Govt. Aided/recognized school spending one full academic session each year in a school located in a rural area.
- Age must be within 9 to 13 years. (Applicable to all categories of students)
- Class-V students who have not been promoted before 30th September are not eligible to apply.
- JNV Selection Test can be attempted by the students only one time. There is no second time, under any circumstances.
For Class 9
- Only those candidates who have studied in Class-VIII in one of the Govt./Govt. recognized schools of the district where the JNV is functioning can seek admission in Class-IX.
- Age must be in between 13-16 years on 1st May of the year of admission for which the Selection Test is conducted. (Applicable to all categories of the candidate)
For Class 11
- Age limit of 14-18 years as of 1st July, of the year of admission.
- Passed Class–X from a recognized school (affiliated to CBSE or any other State Education Board) of the district where the JNV is located during the academic session of the year of admission.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Selection Test (JNVST) Syllabus 2023
Check the syllabus as per the classes.
Syllabus for class 6
| Subjects | Topics |
| Mental Ability |
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| Arithmetic |
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| Language |
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Syllabus for class 9
| Subjects | Topics |
| Hindi |
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| English |
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| Science |
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| Mathematics |
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JNVST (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Selection Test ) Exam Pattern
Candidates get familiar with the marking pattern, the total no. of questions asked in the exam, exam duration etc. Check the JNVST exam pattern below.
JNVST Class 6 Pattern
- JNVST contains 100 marks of question
- Questions are of multiple choice type.
- Duration of each paper is 2 hr
- There is no negative marking for wrong responses and unattempted answers.
- Conducted in following languages Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, English, Garo, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Khasi, Malayalam and Manipuri etc.
| Subjects | No. Of Questions | Total Marks | Duration (in min) |
| Mental Ability | 40 | 50 | 60 |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Language | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Total Marks | 80 | 100 | 120 min |
JNVST Class 9 Pattern
- JNVST contains 100 marks of question
- Multiple choice questions.
- Duration of each paper is 2 hr 30 min
- There is no negative marking for wrong responses and unattempted answers.
- Conducted in English/Hindi language
| Subjects | No. Of Questions | Total Marks |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Maths | 35 | 35 |
| Science | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Admit Card 2023
The concerned authority was supposed to release the JNVST admit card in April 2023. But due to the COVID 19 situation in the country, the admit card and exam date has been postponed. Candidates who have filled the form can check the official site for the latest update on admit card. JNVST admit card will be out in an online mode. It is mandatory for the candidates to download it because no one will be allowed to enter the examination hall without the hall ticket. A list of information such as the name of the candidate, exam date, timing, venue etc is mentioned in the JNVST admit card.
JNVST Mock Test 2023
The official body releases the link for the JNVST mock test. Candidates are advised to give the mock test in order to enhance their preparation level. The mock test is available in an online mode and candidates can easily access it by visiting the official site. Practice more and more questions in order to be familiar with the exam pattern.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Answer Key 2023
The official announcement of the JNVST answer key takes place in an online mode. Candidates can check their responses to the official answer key. JNVST Answer key holds the correct responses to the questions asked in the exam. Thus before the announcement of the result, one can calculate the estimated value they can attain in the exam. Hence get to know the qualifying status beforehand.
JNVST Result 2023
JNVST result releases as per the class. Class 9 result was out in March while class 6 result will be out in August 2023. Results will be out in an online mode. One can view the result by visiting the JNVST result link and entering the roll no. The result shows the final selection of the candidates in school
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2023 Procedure
- Class VI- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Selection Test (JNVST) class 6 exam
- Class IX- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Selection Test (JNVST) class 9 exam
- Class XI- admission on the basis of Class X Board Examinations by CBSE / State Education/ other recognized Board.
JNVST 2023 Test Centers
| Name of the State / UT | Language of the test |
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi, English, Tamil, Urdu, Bengali |
| Andhra Pradesh | Hindi, English, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Oriya, Kannada |
| Assam | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bodo, Garo, Bengali, Manipuri (Bangla Script),Manipuri (Meitei Mayek) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Bihar | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Chandigarh | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Chhattisgarh, Delhi | English, Hindi |
| Goa | English, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada |
| Gujarat | English, Hindi, Gujrati, Marathi |
| Haryana, Himachal Pradesh | English, Hindi |
| Jammu & Kashmir | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Jharkhand | English, Hindi, Urdu, Oriya |
| Kerala | Hindi, English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada |
| Karnataka | Hindi, English, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil |
| Lakshadweep | Hindi, English, Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Gujarati |
| Maharashtra | English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Urdu, Telugu, Gujrati |
| Manipur | English, Hindi, Manipuri (Meitei Mayek) |
| Meghalaya | English, Hindi, Khasi, Garo, Bengali, Assamese |
| Mizoram | English, Hindi, Mizo |
| Nagaland, Rajasthan | English, Hindi |
| Odisha | English, Hindi, Telugu, Oriya, Urdu |
| Puducherry | English, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi |
| Punjab | English, Hindi, Punjabi |
| Sikkim | English, Hindi, Nepali |
| Telangana | Hindi, English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Urdu |
| Tripura | English, Hindi, Bengali |
| UT Ladakh | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi |
| Uttar Pradesh | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| Uttarakhand | English, Hindi, Urdu |
| West Bengal | English, Hindi, Bengali, Nepali, Urdu |
Important Links
Click Here to apply for JNV Class 6th Admission 2023-22
Click Here to apply for JNV Class 9th Admission 2023-22 against vacant seats.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2023 Overview
| Conducting Body | CBSE |
| Exam Name | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Selection Test 2023 |
| Exam Type | School Level |
| Location | All over India (where the centres of JNV) |
| Exam Level | National level |
| Time Duration | Class 6- 2 hr
Class 9- 2 hr 30 min |
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Type of Question | MCQ |
| Application Form | Released (Class 9th) Click Here
Released (Class 6th) Click Here |
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Admission 2023 FAQs
Que 1: Who is the conducting body of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission test?
Ans: CBSE
Que 2: How to apply for JNVST 2023?
Ans: Online mode by visiting the official site.
Que 3: What is the mode of the JNVST exam?
Ans: Online mode
Que 4: Is there a negative marking in the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission test?
Ans: There is no negative marking for the wrong response
Que 5: What is the duration of JNVST 2023?
Ans: Class 6: 2 hr, Class 9- 2hr 30 min.
Que 6: What is the total mark of JNVST?
Ans: 100 marks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will JNVST 2027 Class 6 registration start?
No official date has been announced yet. Based on the previous-year pattern, registration is expected to begin around October–November 2026. Check navodaya.gov.in for the official notification.
When will JNVST 2027 Class 9 registration open?
NVS has not announced this yet. Tentatively, Class 9 registration is expected around October–November 2026, following the pattern of prior years.
What is the expected exam date for JNVST 2027 Class 6?
No official date is confirmed. Based on prior years, the Class 6 exam is typically held in April; JNVST 2027 Class 6 may tentatively be scheduled around April 2027.
What is the expected exam date for JNVST 2027 Class 9?
Not officially confirmed. The Class 9 exam has historically been held in February; JNVST 2027 Class 9 is tentatively expected around February 2027.
Who conducts JNVST 2027 and where is the official notification published?
JNVST is conducted by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. All official notifications are published on navodaya.gov.in.
What is the eligibility for JNVST 2027 Class 6 admission?
Typically, the candidate must be studying in Class 5 in a government/recognised school in the district of the Navodaya Vidyalaya applied for, and must be between 9–13 years of age. Confirm exact criteria from the official notification when released.
Has the JNVST 2027 syllabus or exam pattern changed?
No changes have been officially announced. The exam is expected to follow the same OMR-based offline format covering Mental Ability, Arithmetic, and Language (Class 6) until NVS confirms otherwise.
Where can I apply for JNVST 2027 online?
The application form will be available on navodaya.gov.in once the official notification is released, which is expected around October–November 2026. No form is active as of 04 Sep 2026.