JNVST Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026-27 is an initiative of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti – an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education, Government of India – for students who wish to seek admission to Classes 6 and 9 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) for the academic year 2026-27.

This scheme aims to provide high-quality modern education, encompassing a vital cultural component, to talented children predominantly from rural areas, irrespective of their family’s socio-economic conditions. The scheme also promotes national integration by facilitating student exchanges between Hindi-speaking and non-Hindi-speaking states.

Under this scheme, students will receive free education in JNVs, along with provisions for accommodation, meals, uniforms, and textbooks.

Source: cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs

EligibilityDeadline Date: 29-Jul-2025

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be born between 1 May 2014 and 31 July 2016 (both dates are inclusive)
• be a bonafide resident of the respective district/state where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located

For students enrolling in Class 6:

• be currently studying in Class 5 during the academic session 2025-26 in a government/government-recognised institution/school, or other recognised schools, or
• be pursuing a ‘B’ certificate competency course from the National Institute of Open Schooling in the same district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) is situated 
• have successfully completed Classes 3 to 5 from a government/government-recognised school

For students enrolling in Class 9:

• be currently studying in Class 8 at a government or government-recognised school during the ongoing session

Note:-

• Candidates who have passed Class 5 before the session 2025-26 or repeated candidates are not allowed.
• NVS has the right to compare the application data of previous year(s) to identify the candidates who are taking the test for the second time. If noticed, such candidates will not be allowed to appear.
• Candidates passing the ‘B’ certificate competency course of the National Institute of Open Schooling on or before 15th September 2025 are also eligible to write the admission test, provided they belong to the prescribed age group.

Benefits

The selected candidates will be eligible to receive free education in JNVs, along with provisions for accommodation, meals, uniforms, and textbooks. 

Additionally, the following expenditures for students in JNVs are covered by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS):

• Travel Expenditure: The NVS bears the cost of travel for students in III AC train or AC bus when they need to travel for official purposes or to and from their homes during vacations.
• Medical Expenditure: Any necessary medical expenses incurred by students during their stay in JNVs are covered by the NVS, ensuring access to proper healthcare facilities.
• CBSE Fee: The NVS covers the fees associated with CBSE exams, ensuring that students can appear for these examinations without any financial burden.

Documents

The following documents are required to be uploaded in the prescribed format while filling the online application form:-

• Candidate’s signature (10-100 KB)
• Parent’s signature (10-100 KB)
• Candidate’s photograph (10-100 KB)
• Certificate signed by the parent and candidate, verified by the Headmaster (50-300 KB)

Note:- Kindly ensure that all documents are uploaded in the prescribed format when filling out the online application form.

The following documents are required to be submitted at the time of admission to the Principal of JNV concerned in person:-

• Passing certificate for Class 5 from the concerned district
• Certificate from the school’s Headmaster regarding study details
• Proof of date of birth (a copy of the birth certificate issued by the relevant government authority)
• Residence certificate (a valid residential proof, as notified by the Government of India, of the parent residing in the same district where the JNV is located and where the candidate studied Class 5)
• Aadhaar Card of the student (as per Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016, the provisionally selected candidate must submit a copy of the Aadhaar Card to receive the benefits of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme)
• Undertaking by the parent/guardian to pay Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi every month as per NVS norms (Note: Students in Classes 6-8, SC, ST, girls, Divyang students, and wards of BPL parents are exempted from VVN).
• Medical fitness certificate
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Category/community certificate (SC/ST) (if applicable)
• Category/community certificate (OBC, as per central list) (if applicable)   

Note:

• The TC from the parent school after the verification of documents and confirmation of admission by the respective JNV is required to be submitted after getting a counter signature from District Education Authorities (DEO/BEO, etc).
• After verification of documents submitted, JNVs will confirm the admission if the candidate is found eligible as per NVS norms.

How can you apply?

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Step 2: Click the ‘Register’ button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Click here for Registration for Class VI JNVST’ and click on it.
Step 4: Select the appropriate options and click ‘Submit’.
Step 5: After successful registration, fill in the details, upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format and submit.

Note:-

• A candidate is allowed to apply for JNVST only once. If it is found during the verification of registration data that the candidate has applied in previous years, their candidacy will be rejected.
• The online application process is a single-stage process.
• Reservations for OBC candidates will be implemented according to the Central List.
• OBC candidates not included in the Central List should apply as General Candidates.