Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the official notification for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for admission into Class VI for the academic session 2026-2027. Eligible students can apply online for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in Assam.

Assam JNV Admission Details

  • School Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)
  • Exam Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026
  • Type of Exam: Entrance Exam
  • Class: Class 6
  • Exam Date: 13th December 2025 (Saturday) at 11:30 AM
  • Conducting Authority: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
  • Total JNVs in India: 654 Vidyalayas
  • Total JNVs in Assam: 28+1 Vidyalayas
  • Exam Languages (Assam): English, Hindi, Assamese, Bodo, Garo, Bengali, Manipuri (Bangla Script), Manipuri (Meitei Mayek)

Eligibility Criteria 

  • Residence: Candidates must be studying Class V in a school located in the same district where they seek admission.
  • Age Limit: Born between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016 (inclusive).
  • Educational Qualification: Must be studying Class V in a Government/Government-aided/recognized school or NIOS ‘B’ certificate competency course.
  • Rural Quota: 75% of seats are reserved for students from rural areas.
  • No. of Attempts: Candidates can only appear once for JNVST.

Facilities for Students in JNVs

  • Free Education: No tuition fees, including boarding, lodging, uniforms, and textbooks.
  • Board Exams: Students appear for CBSE board examinations.
  • Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN): ₹600/month for Classes IX-XII (Exemptions for SC/ST, girls, and BPL students).

How to Apply 

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official NVS portal. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Official Application Link
  2. Click on Online Application Form.
  3. Tick “Have you read the prospectus?” and click Proceed.
  4. Fill in the required details.
  5. Upload necessary documents.
  6. Click Save & Preview.
  7. Submit the application and note down the Registration Number.

JNVST 2026 Exam Pattern

  • Duration: 2 hours (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
  • Total Questions: 80
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Sections: Mathematics, Mental Ability, and Language

Assam JNV Admission Result 2026

The JNVST 2026 result will be available on the official website and displayed at:

  • Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
  • District Education Office
  • District Magistrate Office
  • Deputy Commissioner, NVS Region
  • Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti website

Selected candidates will be informed via SMS and speed post.

Important Dates

  • Application Start Date : 3rd June 2025
  • Application Last Date: 29th July 2025
  • JNVST Exam Date: 13th December 2025
  • Result Declaration: March 2026 (Summer JNVs), May 2026 (Winter JNVs)

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