Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Admissions 2026 – Apply Online Now | JNVST Notification
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the official JNVST 2026 Notification for Class 6 admissions into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across India for the academic year 2026-27. Eligible students studying in Class V can now apply online for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST 2026). Apply online for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Admissions 2026. Check JNVST 2026 exam date, eligibility, syllabus, application link, and important dates.
About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs)
- Fully residential & co-educational schools under NVS.
- Free education, boarding, uniforms & textbooks.
- Special provisions for SC/ST, Girl Students, BPL families, and Divyang students.
- Migration policy promotes national integration (Class IX inter-state student exchange).
JNVST 2026 Exam Dates
- Phase 1 Exam Date: 13th December 2025
- Phase 2 Exam Date: 11th April 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 29th July 2025
How to Apply for JNVST 2026?
Candidates can apply online free of cost through the official website https://navodaya.gov.in
Required Documents:
- Student's photograph
- Signature of student and parent
- Aadhaar card or residence certificate
- APAAR ID / PEN number
- Studying in Class V during the 2025–26 academic year in a Govt./Govt.-aided/recognized school.
- Date of Birth: Must be born between 01-05-2014 to 31-07-2016.
- Must be a bona fide resident of the district applying from.
- Must have completed full academic sessions in Classes III, IV, and V.
- Students who have already appeared for JNVST earlier cannot reapply.
Important Instructions for Parents
- Admission is provisional until document verification.
- Must apply only for the district of study and residence.
- Provide accurate Aadhaar/residence and caste certificate.
- OBC applicants must refer to Central OBC list only.
DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED AFTER SELECTION
The parents of the candidates who are provisionally selected for admission will
have to submit the following documents at the time of admission for verification: -
i. Proof for date of birth -The copy of Birth Certificate issued by competent
Government Authority concerned.
ii. Proofs for eligibility as per the conditions of NVS.
iii. For candidates seeking admission under rural quota, the parents will also
have to submit a certificate from the competent authority to the effect
that the child had studied class III, IV and V in an Institution/ School
located in a rural area.
iv. Residence Certificate: The valid residential proof (as notified Govt. of
India) of the parent of the same District where the JNV is located &
candidate has studied class V shall be furnished.
v. Copy of Aadhaar Card of the candidate: As per section 7 of Aadhaar
act, 2016, the provisionally selected candidate has to submit the copy of
Aadhaar Card to get admission under the Navodaya Vidyalaya
Scheme.
vi. Certificate by the Head Master of the school regarding study details of
class III, IV & V.
vii. Medical fitness certificate.
viii. Undertaking for Migration
ix. Disability certificate (if applicable)
x. Category/community certificate (SC/ST) if applicable.
xi. Category/community certificate OBC, as per central list if applicable.
(Format Attached)
Note: - The TC from parent school after the verification of documents and
confirmation of admission by the respective JNV is to be submitted
after getting counter signature of District Education Authorities
(DEO/BEO etc.).
FAQs – JNVST 2026 Class VI Admissions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for JNVST 2026?
29th July 2025.
Q2. Is there any application fee for JNVST 2026?
No. Registration is completely free.
Q3. Who is eligible for JNV Class VI Admission 2026?
Students studying in Class V in 2025–26 in the same district as the JNV.
Q4. How many seats are available per school?
A maximum of 80 seats, subject to availability.
Q5. Can I edit my application after submission?
A correction window will open after 29th July for limited fields.
