Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Admissions Open Till 31st July

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially released the Class 6 Admission Form for the academic year 2027-28 through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). The online application process commenced on 07 July 2026, and interested candidates can apply until 31 July 2026, by visiting the official websites, navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs. This provides an opportunity for eligible students to seek admission into approximately 665 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas located across 27 states and 8 union territories.

JNVST Class 6 Admission 2027-28: Important Dates and Details

The application window for the JNVST Class 6 Admission 2027-28 is currently open. The application process is entirely free for all categories of candidates. The entrance examination for Class 6 admission, known as the JNVST Class 6 entrance exam (Summer Bound), is scheduled for 28 November 2026.

Event	Date/Detail
Online Application Start	07 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026
Exam Date (Summer Bound)	28 November 2026
Admit Card Release	November 2026
Application Fee	No Fee
Age Limit (Born Between)	01 May 2015 to 31 July 2017 (inclusive)
Total Seats (Approx.)	665

JNVST Class 6 Admission 2027-28: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the JNVST Class 6 admission for the 2027-28 academic session, candidates must meet specific criteria set by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.:

Applicants must have been born between 01 May 2015 and 31 July 2017, with both dates inclusive.
Candidates are required to be studying in Class V during the current 2026-27 academic session at a government-recognized school.
Applicants must have passed Class V before the actual admission takes place. A crucial requirement is that candidates must be residents of the same district where they are seeking admission to a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

How to Apply for JNVST Class 6 Admission 2027-28?

The application process for the JNVST Class 6 admission is completely online and free of cost. Candidates must ensure they complete the submission before the deadline of 31 July 2026. The official websites for application are navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs.

Go to the official website, navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs.
Click on the link for ‘JNVST Class 6 Admission 2027-28’ or similar notification.
Register by providing the necessary details to create login credentials.
Fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and contact information accurately.
Upload scanned copies of required documents, including the candidate’s photograph and signature, as per specifications.
Review the filled application form carefully for any errors before final submission.
Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

JNVST Class 6 Selection Test 2027-28: Exam Pattern and Reservations

The JNVST Class 6 Selection Test 2027-28 is conducted in offline mode, and NVS follows reservation norms to ensure inclusive admissions:

Particulars	Details
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-Paper) using OMR Sheet
Question Type	Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)
Sections	Mental Ability, Environmental Studies (EVS), Arithmetic, and Language
Total Questions	80
Total Marks	100
Duration	2 Hours
Marking Scheme	1.25 marks for each correct answer; No negative marking
Rural Reservation	At least 75% of seats are reserved for candidates from rural areas
SC/ST Reservation	As per Government of India norms and district-wise population, subject to NVS rules
OBC Reservation	27% reservation for candidates in the Central OBC List
Girls Reservation	Minimum one-third (33%) of total seats
Divyang Reservation	Reservation provided as per Government of India norms

About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a system of central schools for talented students predominantly from rural areas in India. These schools are run by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The primary objective of JNVs is to admit talented students into Class 6, providing free quality residential education, with a special focus on nurturing rural talent.

Currently, there are 665 operational Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas spread across 27 states and 8 union territories of India. These institutions aim to provide a high standard of education and foster holistic development in a residential setting, preparing students for future academic and professional challenges.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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