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    Navodaya Vidyalaya 2026 Merit List PDF Out at navodaya.gov.in

    Navodaya Vidyalaya 2026 Merit List PDF Out at navodaya.gov.in

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    Garima SihagUpdated on 18 Mar 2026, 11:33 AM IST
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    The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) released the merit list for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Class 6 (phase 1) on March 17, 2026. The JNVST merit list for Class 6 (phase 2) will be released in May 2026. Soon, the board will release Class 9 and 11 exam merit lists. The JNVST merit list for admissions to Class 6, Class 9, and Class 11 is released on the official website, navodaya.gov.in. These Navodaya merit lists show the students who have qualified for admission based on the Navodaya entrance exam (JNVST).
    JNVST Phase 1 Merit List Released for Class 6: Check Here
    Also, check the NVS Selection list and the JNVST Navodaya Waiting List 2026

    This Story also Contains

    1. Important Dates for Navodaya Merit List 2026 for Class 6 & 9
    2. Official Websites to Check Navodaya Merit List 2026
    3. Class Wise Navodaya Merit List 2026
    4. Different Method to Check NVS Merit List 2026 Released?
    5. How to Check Navodaya Merit List 2026 Offline?
    6. What’s Included in the Class 6, 9 NVS Merit List 2026
    Navodaya Vidyalaya 2026 Merit List PDF Out at navodaya.gov.in
    Navodaya Vidyalaya Merit List 2026 PDF at navodaya.gov.in

    JNV Class 6 phase 1 exam was held on December 13, 2025, while the Phase 2 NVS Class 6 exam is scheduled for April 11, 2026. The JNVST Class 9 and 11 exam was conducted on February 7, 2026. The Navodaya merit list 2026 PDF includes the names, roll numbers, categories, and dates of birth of students shortlisted for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya admissions for the 2025–26 academic session.

    Important Dates for Navodaya Merit List 2026 for Class 6 & 9

    Students can download the Jawahar Navodaya Class 6 merit list PDF from the official website, navodaya.gov.in. In the table below, candidates can check the important dates related to the release of the Navodaya Class 6 merit list PDF 2026. The JNVST Class 9 and Class 11 dates is also provided in this table.

    EventsDates

    JNVST Class 6 exam date

    December 13, 2025 (Phase 1)

    April 11, 2026 (Phase 2)

    JNVST Class 9 exam date

    February 7, 2026

    JNVST Class 11 exam date

    February 7, 2026

    NVS 6th merit list date

    March 17, 2026 (phase 1)

    May 2026 (phase 2)

    NVS 9th merit list date

    March 2026

    NVS 11th merit list date

    March 2026

    Official Websites to Check Navodaya Merit List 2026

    The JNVST merit list is available on the following official portals:

    • Official NVS website: navodaya.gov.in

    • Result portal: cbseit.in or cbseitms.nic.in

    Class Wise Navodaya Merit List 2026

    Navodaya Class 6 admission is the main entry point, and the results are announced in two formats—individual result, which is checked by entering the roll number and date of birth on the result portal. The second method is the Navodaya 6th merit list PDF. A downloadable, district-wise/region-wise list of selected candidates is released on the official website.

    Similar to Class 6, the NVS Class 9 result is announced via an individual check using login credentials and is also released as a NVS Class 9 merit list PDF containing the names and roll numbers of the selected candidates.

    NVS Class 11 admission is also through a Lateral Entry process to fill vacant seats. The merit list for Class 11 is based on the marks obtained by the candidates in their Class 10 Board exam, followed by a counseling/document verification process, and sometimes an internal selection test if needed.

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    Different Method to Check NVS Merit List 2026 Released?

    The Navodaya merit list is released in two ways:

    1. Individual NVS result check: By entering your login credentials.

    2. Region- and district-wise Navodaya merit list PDF: A downloadable list of selected candidates.

    Method 1: Steps for Checking the Individual Result:

    1. Visit the official website: navodaya.gov.in.

    2. Look for the link that says "JNVST Class VI Result" or "JNVST Class IX Result" for the current year.

    3. Enter the required login credentials, roll number and date of birth (DOB)

    4. Click "Submit" to view the Navodaya scorecard and selection status.

    Method 2:Steps for Downloading the Navodaya Merit List PDF:

    1. Go to the official website: navodaya.gov.in.

    2. Navigate to the "Latest Updates" section.

    3. Click on the link for the "JNVST Selection List" for a class (Class 6 or Class 9).

    4. The JNVST merit list is available region-wise or district-wise in PDF format.

    5. Download the relevant Navodaya merit list PDF and search for the name or roll number.

    How to Check Navodaya Merit List 2026 Offline?

    The JNVST merit list will also be available offline at the notice boards of the following offices:

    • The respective Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV).

    • District Magistrate (DM).

    • District Education Officer (DEO).

    • Deputy Commissioner of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti of the region.

    What’s Included in the Class 6, 9 NVS Merit List 2026

    The Navodaya merit list PDF contains the following details:

    • Student name

    • Roll number

    • Date of birth

    • Category

    • Qualification/selection status for admission into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the difference between the 'NVS Result' and the 'NVS Merit List'?
    A:

    The NVS result is the mark sheet of those students that they can check by logging in with their roll number and date of birth on the official website. Whereas the JNVST merit list is a district-wise PDF document released by the NVS. It contains the names or roll numbers of all candidates who have been provisionally selected for admission in the current session.

    Q: Is there a Cut-Off Mark for the Navodaya merit list 2026?
    A:

    Yes, NVS applies an internal cutoff based on the difficulty of the paper, the number of candidates who appeared, and the seats available in the district/JNV.

    Q: Is there a Navodaya waiting list 2026?
    A:

    Yes, if a selected candidate fails to join the JNV after the document verification (or is disqualified), the resulting vacant seat is filled by releasing a second or third selection list (waiting list) based on the next-highest-scoring eligible candidates in the order of merit.

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