Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS) Class 6 Admission 2026: If your child is currently studying in Class 5 and was born between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016, then Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya brings a great opportunity! The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has announced the JNV Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for admission to Class 6 for the 2026–27 academic year in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
This article covers all the important information about eligibility, exam dates, selection criteria, application process, and key guidelines to help you apply for the JNV Class 6 admission.
What is Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya?
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational residential schools, fully funded by the Government of India and administered by the NVS, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education.
These schools provide modern quality education to talented children, especially from rural areas, and offer facilities like boarding, lodging, uniforms, and textbooks completely free of cost.
Eligibility Criteria for JNV Class 6 Admission 2026
Before applying for the NVS Class 6 Admission 2026, make sure your child fulfills the following conditions:
Age Limit
- Child must be born between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
- Must be studying in Class 5 in the academic session 2025-26 in a recognized Government/Government-aided/NIOS/recognized private school in the same district where admission is sought.
Residential Criteria
- Must be a bonafide resident of the same district as the JNV.
- Must have completed Classes 3, 4, and 5 in the same district, either in rural or urban area schools as applicable.
Ineligible Candidates
- Children who have passed Class 5 before 2025-26 or have repeated Class 5 are not eligible.
- Repeat applicants from previous JNVST exams will be disqualified.
How to Apply for JNVST 2026 Class 6 Admission
The NVS Class 6 Admission 2026 application process is completely online and free:
- Visit the official website: navodaya.gov.in
- Click on “Class VI Admission 2026”.
- Register by filling in basic details and verifying with OTP.
- Upload the required documents:
- Student’s recent photograph (10–100 KB)
- Signature of student and parent
- Aadhaar Card or Residence Certificate
- Submit the application and download the acknowledgment.
Required Documents for NVS Class 6 Admission 2026 Application
- Birth Certificate issued by a government authority
- Residence certificate of the parent
- School certificate for Class 3, 4, and 5
- Aadhaar card or enrollment slip
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) if applicable
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photo and signatures
JNVST 2026 Exam Pattern
The NVS Class 6 Admission 2026 exam will be objective type (MCQs) and conducted in offline OMR-based mode:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 2 hours |
- No negative marking
- 1.25 marks for each correct answer
- Divyang (PwD) students get an extra 40 minutes
Medium of Examination
JNVST is conducted in various regional languages along with Hindi and English. The language of the question paper will be the one selected at the time of registration, and it cannot be changed later.
Results and Admission Process
Result will be declared online and also displayed at the:
- JNV concerned
- District Education Officer
- District Magistrate office
- Regional NVS office
Provisional selection does not confirm admission. Students must present all original documents at the time of admission.
OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
ONLINE APPLICATION LINK
NVS Class 6 Admission 2026 Reservation Policy
- 75% seats are reserved for rural students
- Minimum 1/3rd seats reserved for girls
- SC/ST/OBC reservations as per Central Government norms
- Divyang (PwD) reservations also applicable
NVS Class 6 Admission 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 29th July 2025 |
| Phase-I JNVST Exam | 13th December 2025 |
| Phase-II JNVST Exam | 11th April 2026 |
| Result Declaration (Summer JNVs) | March 2026 |
| Result Declaration (Winter JNVs) | May 2026 |
| Final Admission Deadline | 31st December 2026 |
