JNV- About, Exams Pattern & Papers
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are among India’s most prestigious government residential schools, providing free quality education, boarding, lodging, books, and uniforms to meritorious students, especially from rural areas.
At StudyBox Doon, we offer structured online coaching for JNV Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 6 and Class 9, guided by experienced faculty and exam-focused study material.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas were established under the National Policy of Education (1986) by the Government of India. These schools are:
- Fully residential & co-educational
- Funded and administered by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
- Affiliated with CBSE
- Located mostly in rural districts across India
Currently, 650+ JNVs are functioning across 27 States and 8 Union Territories, with one JNV in almost every district (except fully urban districts)
WHY JNV IS A DREAM SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS?
- Free education from Class 6 to 12
- Free hostel, food, uniform & textbooks
- CBSE curriculum with strong academic results
- Focus on discipline, values & leadership
- National Integration through student migration program
- Excellent foundation for NDA, UPSC & other competitive exams
JNV ENTRANCE EXAM OVERVIEW
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
| Class | Admission Type | Exam Name |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Regular Admission | JNVST Class 6 |
| Class 9 | Lateral Entry (Vacant Seats) | JNVST Class 9 |
Eligibility Criteria (2026-27)
Class 6
- • Student must be studying in Class 5 during 2025–26
- • Must be a bonafide resident of the same district
- • Age: Born between 01 May 2014 and 31 July 2016
- • Must have studied Class 3, 4 & 5 from a recognized school
- • 75% seats reserved for rural students
Class 9
- • Student must be studying in Class 8 in 2025–26
- • Admission only against vacant seats
- • Age: Born between 01 May 2011 and 31 July 2013
- • Same district study & residence mandatory
EXAM PATTERN
Class 6
- Application Last Date: 29 July 2025
- Exam Date: 13 Dec 2025 / 11 April 2026 (Region-wise)
- Result: March–May 2026
Class 9
- Registration Last Date: 23 September 2025
- Exam Date: 07 February 2026
- Birth Certificate
- Residence Certificate (District Proof)
- School Study Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Rural Area Certificate (if applicable)
2 Hours
OMR Based (Objective)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 |
| Language | 20 | 25 |
| Total | 80 | 100 |
| Lateral Entry |
|---|
| Mathematics |
| English |
| Hindi |
| Science |
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Exam - JNV 2026-27
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