JNVST Class 6 Admission Process 2026-27: Last Date (Aug 27), Correction Window (Aug 30)

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Admission Process 2026

The admission process for Class 6 began with the release of an official notification on the official Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) website and in leading newspapers. This announcement provides important details about the application timeline, eligibility criteria, and the application procedure to apply. Read the following sections carefully to know the details:

JNVST Class 6 Registrations 2026 Dates

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti closed the applications for the JNVST Class 6 exam 2026. Students could apply for the JNVST 2026 exam from June 1 to August 27, 2025. The table given below provides a clear overview of the key dates to keep track of for the JNVST Class 6 admissions 2026.

Who can apply for JNV Admission 2026 in Class 6?

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) determines the NVS 6th eligibility criteria for admission across the country. Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria to go through a smooth process during the Navodaya Class 6 admission.

• Residence: Only those applicants who live in the district where the Navodaya Vidyalaya is located are eligible to apply.
• Age Limit for Class 6: To be eligible for the JNVST, applicants must be born between May 1, 2014, and July 31, 2016, inclusive.
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must be enrolled in Class 5 at a government-funded or recognised school during the 2025-2026 academic year.

1. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Admission Process: Fill Online Form

The first step of the JNV Class 6 admission process is to register for the entrance test. The JNV 6th Class admission form is accepted in online mode through the official website. Parents or guardians must fill out the JNV application form on the official JNV website before the last date, August 27, 2025.

Can I appear for the JNVST Test a second time?

Note: A Candidate is allowed to apply for JNVST only once. During verification of the registration data, if it is found that the candidate had applied in previous years, the candidature of the candidate will be rejected.

2. Prepare and Take the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission Test

• Admission to JNV Class 6 is based on an entrance test called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST).

• The JNVST 2026 exam for Class 6 is conducted in two phases - December 13, 2025 (Phase 1) and April 11, 2026 (Phase 2)

• The JNVST test is designed to assess a student’s general awareness, mental ability, and arithmetic skills. The complete JNVST syllabus and the JNVST 6th exam pattern can be accessed by clicking on the links provided.

3. JNV Admission Process: Result and Document Verification

• Announcement of Results: After the JNVST admission entrance test, the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will announce the phase 1 JNVST 6th results 2025-26 in January 2026. The results will be available through the official website at navodaya.gov.in.

• Merit List: A merit list of selected candidates will be published based on the exam results. Selected candidates will be informed through the website.

• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a document verification process at the respective JNV.

• Admission Confirmation: After a successful document verification round, candidates will receive an admission letter from the JNV. Parents/guardians should complete the other formalities for school admission as instructed.

• Start of Academic Year: The new academic session will commence as per the school’s academic calendar. Students will need to report to their respective JNVs on the designated date to start their classes.