Navodaya Vidyalaya admission 2027 for Class 6 is through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). Registration for the 2027 session has closed, and the test is reported to be scheduled for 28 November 2026. This guide covers the exam date, admit card, paper pattern, eligibility and how to prepare in the final weeks.
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JNVST 2027 Class 6: Key Dates
| Event | Date (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Registration | Closed in August 2026 (deadline extended from 31 July) |
| Admit card | Expected a few weeks before the exam on the NVS portal |
| Exam date | 28 November 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM |
| Result | Expected March to April 2027 |
Dates are as reported by education sites; confirm on navodaya.gov.in.
JNVST Class 6 Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 40 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Language | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 2 hours |
Questions are objective. Confirm current rules, including any extra time for specially-abled candidates, in the prospectus.
Who Is Eligible
Candidates generally must be studying in Class 5 in a government or recognised school in the district where they apply, and fall within the birth-date range given in the prospectus. Navodaya reserves a large share of seats for rural children and at least one-third for girls. Check the prospectus for exact rules.
How to Download the Admit Card
- Visit the NVS admission portal linked from navodaya.gov.in.
- Log in with your registration number and date of birth.
- Download and print the admit card; check name, photo and centre.
- Report any error to the school or JNV principal immediately.
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Last-Minute Preparation
- Mental Ability carries half the marks: practise figure series, mirror images and odd-one-out daily.
- Revise Class 5 arithmetic: fractions, decimals, LCM/HCF, percentages and time and distance.
- Practise reading comprehension for the Language section.
- Take two full timed mock papers a week.
- See our Sainik School question papers guide for a similar entrance exam.
Related Guides
Read the School Admission 2027-28 guide, KVS admission and the documents checklist.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is JNVST 2027 Class 6?
Reported as 28 November 2026; confirm on the NVS website.
Can I still apply for JNVST 2027?
Registration closed in August 2026. Watch for the next cycle, usually notified mid-year.
How many questions are in JNVST Class 6?
80 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours.
Is there negative marking?
The pattern is reported without negative marking; check the prospectus.
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