NVS Class 6 Admission 2026–27: Apply Online for JNVST

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially released the Class 6 Admission Notification for the 2026–27 academic session. Interested and eligible students can now apply online for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 from 30 May 2025.

This is a golden opportunity for talented students from rural and underprivileged backgrounds to gain access to free, high-quality education in fully residential Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across India.

NVS Class 6 Admission 2026: Overview

Admission Name	NVS Class 6 Admission 2026
Conducting Body	Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Admission Through	Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
Class	6th
Total Seats	654
Official Website	https://navodaya.gov.in

Important Dates

Online Application Start Date	30 May 2025
Last Date to Apply	27 August 2025 (Extended)
Exam Date Summer Bound	13 December 2025
Result Date Winter Bound	11 April 2026

Application Fee

There is no fee required to apply for NVS Class 6 admission. All eligible students can apply free of cost.

Admission Details

• Exam Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2025
• Class: 6th
• Seats Available: 654
• Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper)

Eligibility Criteria

• Students must reside in the same district where they are applying.
• Must have passed Class 5 from a government or government-recognized school in that district.
• Candidates must apply for only one district.

How to Apply for NVS Class 6 Admission 2026

1. Visit the official NVS website: https://navodaya.gov.in
2. Register or log in to fill out the online application.
3. Provide accurate details like name, date of birth, school, and district.
4. Upload required documents.
5. Submit the form before 13th August 2025.

Required Documents

Document	Requirement
Photo	Passport-sized, light background
Signature	On white paper, scanned
Educational Certificate	Proof of Class 5 qualification
Caste Certificate	For SC, ST, or OBC category
Domicile Certificate	For candidates applying under state quota
Income Certificate	For EWS applicants
ID Proof	Aadhaar card, Voter ID, etc
Other Documents	As mentioned in official notification

Exam Pattern of NVS Class 6 Admission 2026

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mental Ability Test	40	50
Arithmetic Test	20	25
Language Test	20	25
Total	100	100

• Exam Duration: 2 Hours
• Language: Hindi and English
• Mode: Offline

Selection Process

1. Entrance Test
2. Merit-Based Selection
3. Document Verification
4. Counselling and Final Admission

Important Links

• Apply Online (Registration / Login)
• Download Prospectus (PDF)
• Official Website of NVS