The Navodaya entrance exam (JNVST) for the 2025–26 session will begin from December 2025, and lakhs of students across India are preparing with the dream of studying in a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. If you are one of them, this blog will guide you step by step on how to prepare for the Navodaya exam in a smart, simple, and effective way.
| Event | Date (Expected) |
| Notification Release | December 2025 |
| Application Form Start | December 2025 |
| Class 6 Navodaya Entrance Exam (Phase 1) | January 2026 |
| Class 6 Navodaya Entrance Exam (Phase 2) | April 2026 |
| Class 9 Navodaya Entrance Exam | February 2026 |
| Results (Class 6 & 9) | April–May 2026 |
Before starting, remember one thing—
Navodaya exam is not tough. It becomes tough only when the preparation is unplanned.
Most students study randomly without a timetable, without practice papers, and without checking their mistakes. That is why they get confused.
So first, build a simple strategy:
This blog gives you a full plan for Class 6 and Class 9 separately.
The Class 6 exam mainly has:
For Navodaya preparation, understanding is more important than memorizing.
If you understand the concepts, you will solve questions faster.
You don’t have to study 5–6 hours.
Even 1.5 to 2 hours a day is enough if you study with focus.
| Time | What to Study |
| 30 mins | Mental Ability Practice |
| 30 mins | Arithmetic (Concept + problems) |
| 20 mins | Reading comprehension / language |
| 30 mins | Solve 10–15 mixed questions |
This timetable keeps you consistent and prevents burden.
Mental Ability is the scoring section if you give it proper practice.
What you should do daily:
Start slow, increase speed later. MAT becomes strong only through daily practice, not theory.
Arithmetic becomes easy if you know the basics.
Re-learn:
Make a small notebook where you keep formulas.
Revise it daily for 5 minutes.
You don’t need high-level grammar.
Do this instead:
Weekly Study Plan for Class 6
| Day | Focus |
| Mon | MAT + Arithmetic basics |
| Tue | MAT + Language |
| Wed | Arithmetic + mixed practice |
| Thu | MAT full practice |
| Fri | Mock test |
| Sat | Analyze mistakes |
| Sun | Revision |
The Class 9 syllabus is broader, so planning is important.
NCERT books (Class 7 & 8) are perfect for fundamentals.
Paper solving helps you understand:
Keep a record of your mistakes in a notebook.
During practice and mock tests:
If a question takes more than 45 seconds, leave it and move on.
Many students lose marks because they fill wrong circles.
Previous papers help you understand:
Practice 1 full paper every week and try to score above 80% by the last month.
❌ Focusing only on one subject
❌ Not practicing Mental Ability daily
❌ Studying without timetable
❌ No mock tests
❌ Fear or overthinking before the exam
Avoid these mistakes and your score improves naturally.
Navodaya Official Website- https://navodaya.gov.in
NCERT Academic Resources- https://ncert.nic.in
Preparing for the Navodaya entrance exam becomes simple when you follow a proper routine. Whether you are preparing for Class 6 or Class 9, remember:
With the right strategy, you can confidently clear the exam and achieve your dream of joining JNV.
If you stay disciplined, Navodaya is very much achievable. You can do it!
