🏫 Navodaya SmartSetNavodaya — JNVST 2026
Navodaya — JNVST 2026
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Practice smarter, dream bigger. Select your target class below to access exam dates, syllabus, previous year papers, and unlimited daily practice.
JNVST is conducted for two different classes with different syllabi, exam patterns, and eligibility criteria. Select the class you are preparing for — each has its own complete preparation zone.
JNVST Class 6
Class 6 Entrance
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test
🎓 80 seats per school · 661+ schools
Exam highlights:
- ✓Mental Ability Test — 50 marks (most important)
- ✓Arithmetic — 25 marks
- ✓Language Test — 25 marks
- ✓Total: 80 questions in 2 hours
- ✓No negative marking
JNVST Class 9
Class 9 Lateral Entry
Navodaya Lateral Entry — Class 9
🎓 ~10% seats · limited availability
Exam highlights:
- ✓Mathematics — 35 marks (highest)
- ✓Science — 20 marks
- ✓English & Hindi — 15 marks each
- ✓Social Science — 15 marks
- ✓Total: 100 questions in 2.5 hours
Class 6 vs Class 9 — Quick Comparison
| Parameter | Class 6 (JNVST) | Class 9 (Lateral Entry) |
|---|---|---|
| Who can apply | Currently in Class 5 | Currently in Class 8 |
| Age criteria | 9–13 yrs (as on 1 May 2026) | 13–16 yrs (as on 1 May 2026) |
| School type | Government / aided schools only | Any recognised school |
| Total questions | 80 questions | 100 questions |
| Total marks | 100 marks | 100 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Seats | 80 per school | ~10% of Class 9 strength |
| Phase 2 exam date | 11 April 2026 | 8 Feb 2026 (conducted) |