📢 Official Updates 2025–26

Navodaya Class 6
Exam Dates & Complete Information

All JNVST Class 6 exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, and official notifications — updated regularly from navodaya.gov.in.

🏫661+Navodaya Schools in India

🎓80Seats Per School (Class 6)

📝80Total Questions in Exam

📊100Total Marks

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Important Dates — JNVST Class 6 2025–26

Official schedule for the entire admission cycle

📅 JNVST Class 6 — Complete Date ScheduleUpdated: March 2026

Event	Details	Date	Status
Registration Opens	Online application opens at navodaya.gov.in	2 October 2025	Completed
Registration Closes	Last date to submit Class 6 application form	15 November 2025	Completed
JNVST Phase 1 Exam	For winter-vacation states — 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at exam centre	13 December 2025	Completed
Admit Card — Phase 2	Download hall ticket from navodaya.gov.in using registration no.	March 2026	Available
JNVST Phase 2 Exam	Main exam for remaining states — 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM	11 April 2026	Upcoming
Result Declaration	Merit list published at navodaya.gov.in	June 2026 (Expected)	Awaited
Document Verification	Shortlisted students must submit original documents to JNV	After Result (TBA)	Awaited
Admission / Reporting	Selected students report to allotted Navodaya Vidyalaya	July 2026 (Expected)	Awaited

ℹ️ Source: navodaya.gov.in — Always verify from the official site before taking any action.

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Exam Pattern — JNVST Class 6

Full structure — subjects, marks, duration

Section	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time	Note
Section A	Mental Ability Test (MAT)	40 Qs	50M	60 minutes	50% of total marks — most important section
Section B	Arithmetic Test	20 Qs	25M	30 minutes	—
Section C	Language Test (Hindi / Regional)	20 Qs	25M	30 minutes	—
—	TOTAL	80 Qs	100M	2 Hours	2 Hours

⚠️ Key Points

• No negative marking — attempt every question, even if unsure.
• Mental Ability (MAT) carries 50% of total marks — prioritise this section daily. • Exam is bilingual — question paper in Hindi and English both.
• Exam is conducted at a government school near you — not at your own school.

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Eligibility Criteria — Class 6

Age: Born between 1 May 2013 and 31 July 2015 (for 2025–26)

✅ You Are Eligible If —

✓Currently studying in Class 5 in a government or aided school
✓Age between 9–13 years as on 1 May 2026
✓Studied in Classes 3, 4, and 5 in the same district as the JNV
✓Applying for the first time — no previous JNVST attempt
✓School is a government, government-aided or local body school

❌ You Are NOT Eligible If —

✗Studied in Classes 3–5 in a private unaided school
✗Already passed Class 5 (must be currently in Class 5)
✗Previously appeared and been selected in JNVST
✗Does not belong to the same district as the Navodaya school
✗Does not meet the age criteria (born before May 2013 or after July 2015)

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Official Notifications

Latest notices from Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

11APR 26

📋 Exam Date

JNVST Class 6 Phase 2 — April 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Phase 2 of JNVST for Class 6 admission (2026–27 session) is scheduled for April 11, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at allotted exam centres across all states.

🔗 Official Notice ⬇ Download Admit Card

Mar2026

🪪 Admit Card

Phase 2 Admit Card Now Available for Download

Students registered for JNVST Class 6 Phase 2 can now download their Admit Card from navodaya.gov.in using their registration number and date of birth.

⬇ Download Admit Card 🔗 Official Site

Dec2024

🏫 Big News

28 New Navodaya Vidyalayas Approved — 15,680 More Students to Benefit

PM Modi's cabinet approved ₹2,359 crore to establish 28 new Navodaya Vidyalayas in districts that previously had none. Construction target: 2028–29.

📖 Read Full News

13DEC 25

✅ Completed

JNVST Phase 1 Exam Conducted on December 13, 2025

Phase 1 of JNVST Class 6 (for winter-vacation states) was successfully conducted on December 13, 2025. Results for Phase 1 states will be declared alongside Phase 2 results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNVST Class 6

When is the JNVST Class 6 Phase 2 exam date 2026?+

April 11, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the allotted exam centre. Phase 1 (for winter-vacation states) was conducted on December 13, 2025 and is already complete.

Which section is most important in JNVST Class 6?+

Mental Ability Test (MAT) — it carries 50 out of 100 marks. It uses non-verbal (image-based) questions to test pattern recognition and logical thinking. Students who practise MAT questions daily have the highest chance of clearing the cutoff.

What is the expected cutoff for JNVST Class 6?+

JNVST has no fixed cutoff — it is merit-based per district. Generally, scoring 75+ out of 100 gives a strong chance. In competitive districts, the cutoff can reach 80–85. In less competitive districts, 65–70 may be sufficient.

Is Navodaya Vidyalaya education really free?+

Yes — completely free up to Class 8. From Class 9, a small fee of ₹600 per month applies for General and OBC students. Girls, SC/ST students, and BPL families pay nothing throughout Class 6 to 12. This includes hostel, food, books, uniform, and tuition — all free.

Is there negative marking in JNVST?+

No. There is no negative marking in JNVST. Attempt every question — leaving blank gives you 0, but guessing might give you the correct answer. Always attempt all questions.

Can students from private schools apply for Navodaya?+

For Class 6: No — only students who studied in government or government-aided schools in Classes 3, 4, and 5 in the same district are eligible. For Class 9: Yes — any recognised school is acceptable, but the school must be in the same state as the JNV.

How many seats are available in each Navodaya school?+

Each JNV selects 80 students for Class 6 every year. Of these, 75% are reserved for rural students. Reservations also apply: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and 1/3rd seats are reserved for girls.