🏫✨ Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 – Admission to Class 6 in Assam JNVs
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 is a golden opportunity for rural and talented students to get free quality education in prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) conducts this nationwide entrance exam to offer admission into Class 6 across its network of residential schools, including those in Assam.
Here’s a complete and updated blog post covering exam date, pattern, admit card, result, and a comprehensive Important Web-Links section.
📅 JNVST 2026 Exam Date for Assam
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test 2026 for admission to Class VI will be held in one phase across Assam.
🔔 JNVST 2026 Highlights:
- 🗓️ Date of Exam: Sunday, 13th December 2025
- ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM
- 🌍 Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- 📍 Applicable For: All Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Assam
This centralized exam aims to provide equal opportunities to children from rural areas to receive high-quality education free of cost.
📘 JNVST 2026 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The selection test is designed to assess mental ability, arithmetic skills, and language comprehension. It will be of 2 hours duration, containing 80 objective-type questions carrying a total of 100 marks.
📊 Section-Wise Distribution:
| 📚 Section | 🔢 No. of Questions | 📝 Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 |
| Total | 80 | 100 |
✅ Medium of Exam: English, Hindi & regional languages
✅ Marking: No negative marking
✅ Question Type: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
🎟️ JNVST 2026 Admit Card
The admit cards for the exam will be released on the official application portal as per the schedule decided by NVS.
🎫 Key Details:
- Will be available free of cost
- Must be downloaded by candidates/parents
- Contains essential information like exam center, roll number, and candidate details
🛑 No candidate will be allowed to appear for the test without a valid admit card. Ensure all details are correct at the time of downloading.
📢 JNVST 2026 Result – Assam Region
The results of the JNV Selection Test 2026 are expected to be declared in different phases:
- 🗓️ For Summer Bound JNVs (like Assam) – By March 2026
- 🗓️ For Winter Bound JNVs – By May 2026
📍 Result Availability:
- Official portal of NVS
- Respective Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Office of the District Magistrate
- District Education Officer (DEO)
- Deputy Commissioner, NVS (Regional Office)
📲 Additionally, candidates will receive SMS alerts on their registered mobile numbers. Selected candidates will also get confirmation through speed post.
📝 Admission Formalities After Selection
If selected in JNVST 2026, candidates must complete the admission process before 31st December 2026.
Required Documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residence
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Proof for Rural Quota (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs
📌 Medical examination and document verification are mandatory before final admission.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria for JNVST 2026
✔️ Who Can Apply?
- Must be studying in Class V in a recognized school during 2025-26
- Date of Birth should be between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016 (both dates inclusive)
- Must be from the district where the JNV is located
- One application per student is allowed
🏫 About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational residential schools affiliated with the CBSE and run by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
🌟 Key Features:
- Free education from Class VI to XII
- Free lodging, boarding, textbooks, uniforms
- Emphasis on holistic development
- Special focus on rural, SC/ST, and girl child education
🔗 Important Web
| 🔖 Topic | 🔗 Web-Link |
|---|---|
| 📢 Official Notification | Click Here |
| 📝 Apply Online / Application Portal | Click Here |
| 🎟️ Download Admit Card | Available Soon |
| Download Prospectus | Click here |
| 📈 Print Your Registration Form | Check Here |
| 🌐 Official Website of NVS | www.navodaya.gov.in |
| Find Your Registration No | Click Here |
💬 Final Thoughts
The JNVST 2026 is your child’s gateway to a world-class education — absolutely free! If your child is currently in Class V, make sure you register for this opportunity. With modern facilities, quality education, and holistic development, JNVs are truly India’s model schools for rural upliftment and academic excellence.
Stay tuned with us for all future updates regarding admit card release, result declaration, and merit list publication.
📅 Last Updated: 3rd June 2025
✍️ Author: Your Trusted Education & Exam Updates Team