JNVST 2027: Download Class 6 admit card by early Nov for Nov 28 exam

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Admit cards for JNVST 2027–28 Class 6 admissions are expected in early November 2026.
The Phase 1 entrance examination for summer-bound JNVs is scheduled for November 28, 2026.
Candidates can download hall tickets from navodaya.gov.in using their registration number and date of birth.
A printed admit card is mandatory for entry to the examination centre.
Parents and guardians should monitor the official NVS website for updates.

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is expected to release admit cards for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2027–28 for Class 6 admissions in early November 2026. This release pertains to admissions for summer-bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, with the Phase 1 entrance examination scheduled for November 28, 2026.

navodaya.gov.in homepage — Official website: navodaya.gov.in

Candidates seeking admission to Class 6 must download their hall tickets from the official NVS admission portal at navodaya.gov.in. The admit card is a mandatory document for entry into the examination hall, containing essential details such as the examination venue, reporting time, and instructions for candidates.

JNVST 2027–28 Examination Schedule and Admit Card Details

The Phase 1 JNVST for Class 6 admission for the 2027–28 academic session is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026. While the exact release date for the admit cards has not been confirmed by the NVS, it is anticipated in early November 2026. Candidates will need their registration number and date of birth to download the admit card from the official NVS admission portal.

Upon downloading, candidates should carefully verify their personal details and examination information, including their name, registration details, examination centre address, reporting time, and other instructions. Any discrepancy on the admit card should be reported to the relevant authorities through official channels. Parents and guardians are advised to retain registration details and regularly check the official NVS portal for the download link and further examination-related announcements.

Event	Date
Admit card release	Expected in early November 2026
JNVST Class 6 Phase 1 examination	November 28, 2026
Academic session	2027–28

Downloading the Admit Card

To download the admit card, candidates must visit the official NVS website at navodaya.gov.in. From there, they should navigate to the JNVST Class 6 admission or admit card section. Candidates will then be prompted to enter their student’s registration number and date of birth. After submitting these details, the admit card can be downloaded and a printed copy obtained.

This is make-or-break for students to carry a printed copy of their admit card to the examination centre. The hall ticket serves as proof of eligibility and provides all necessary logistical information for the examination day. Candidates should ensure they arrive at the examination centre per the prescribed reporting schedule mentioned on the admit card.

Previous Examination Cycles and Guidelines

The NVS conducts the JNVST annually for Class 6 admissions. For the JNVST 2024, the entrance exam was held on November 4. Eligibility criteria for JNVST 2024 required students to have completed Class 5 at a government-recognized school within the same district, and applicants must have been born between May 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014. The JNVST Class 6 entrance exam for 2024 occurred in a single session, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

For the JNVST 2026, the Phase 1 admit card was tentatively expected in November 2025, with the exam on December 13, 2025. Phase 2 admit cards were tentatively expected in March 2026, with the exam on April 11, 2026. Guidelines for JNVST 2026 included reaching the centre 30 minutes before the exam, not bringing mobile phones or calculators, and using only blue or black ballpoint pens. Divyang students for JNVST 2026 were allotted an extra 30 minutes.

Event	Date
Phase 1 Admit Card Release	November 2025 (Tentative)
Phase 1 Exam Date	December 13, 2025
Phase 2 Admit Card Release	March 2026 (Tentative)
Phase 2 Exam Date	April 11, 2026

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