Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has announced the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for admission into Class VI for the academic session 2026–2027. Eligible students from Assam can apply online to appear for this national-level entrance exam.
About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs)
Established under the National Policy of Education (1986), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational, fully residential schools funded and managed by the Government of India through the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS). These schools aim to provide quality education to talented children, especially from rural and economically weaker sections.
Currently, JNVs are functional in 27 States and 8 Union Territories, with 28 JNVs in Assam.
Key Details: Assam JNV Admission 2026
| Particulars | Details |
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| School Name | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya |
| Exam Name | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) |
| Admission For | Class VI |
| Academic Session | 2026–2027 |
| Exam Date | 13 December 2025 (Saturday) at 11:30 AM |
| Organizing Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
| Scheme | Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme |
| Language Options | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bodo, Garo, Bengali, Manipuri (Bangla Script), Manipuri (Meitei Mayek) |
Eligibility Criteria
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District Requirement: The student must apply from the district where the JNV is located.
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Age Limit: Applicants must be born between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016 (both dates inclusive) across all categories.
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Education Qualification:
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The candidate must be studying in Class V during the academic session 2025-26.
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Must be enrolled in a Government or Government-recognized school in the same district where admission is sought.
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Previous Admission Restriction:
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Students not promoted to Class V before 31st July 2024 are not eligible.
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No candidate is allowed to appear in JNVST more than once.
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About JNV Selection Test (JNVST)
JNVST is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NVS to select meritorious students for admission into Class VI. Since seats are limited, selection is purely merit-based, determined through performance in this test.
Exam Pattern: JNVST 2026
The exam will last 2 hours (11:30 AM to 1:30 PM) and consist of 80 objective-type questions for a total of 100 marks across three sections:
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 2 hours |
How to Apply for JNV Admission (Assam Region)
Interested and eligible students must apply online through the official portal. Follow these steps:
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Scroll down to the Important Links section.
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Click on “Online Application” link.
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A new tab will open with the official NVS application portal.
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Tick the checkbox confirming you’ve read the prospectus, then click Proceed.
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Fill out the application form with correct personal and academic details.
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Upload all required documents as instructed.
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Click Save & Preview to review your application.
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Submit the application and download the acknowledgement copy for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 3 June 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 3 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 13 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | December 2025 |
| JNVST Exam Date | 13 December 2025 |
| Result Declaration | March 2026 (Expected) |
Important Links for JNV Admission
| Document/Service | Link |
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| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Download Prospectus | Click Here |
| Print Your Registration Form | Click Here |
| Find Your Registration No | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
