Overview
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Admissions to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in Assam for Class VI are through the JNV Selection Test (JNVST) conducted by NVS/CBSE.
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Assam houses 28+1 Navodaya Vidyalayas offering free residential education from Class VI to XII.
📅 Important Dates
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Application (Class VI, session 2025-26) open: June 1, 2025
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Extended Last Date: August 13, 2025
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Exam Phase 1: December 13, 2025 (11:30 AM)
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Exam Phase 2: April 11, 2026 (11:30 AM) in select Northeastern states
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Admit Card Release: December 2025 (Phase 1) & March 2026 (Phase 2)
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Result Declaration: March 2026 (Phase 1), May 2026 (Phase 2)
Eligibility Criteria
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Must study Class V during academic session 2024‑25 in a recognized school within the application district
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Born between 1 May 2014 and 31 July 2016 (inclusive)
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Only one attempt per candidate allowed
Exam Pattern (Class VI)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 | 60 mins |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 mins |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 120 min (incl. extra time for divyang applicants) |
No negative marking. Languages in Assam include English, Hindi, Assamese, Bodo, Garo, Bengali, Manipuri (Bangla/Meitei Mayek)
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
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Visit the official portal: navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs
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Register for Class VI JNVST using valid credentials
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Upload required documents:
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Photo & signatures (candidate + parent)
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Aadhar, valid residence certificate, and headmaster-verified school certificate
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Pay application fee and submit
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Download confirmation and keep application number for future reference
Apply Online here
Benefits of JNV Education
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Free residential schooling (Class VI to XII), including boarding, lodging, uniforms, textbooks
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CBSE curriculum with bilingual instruction up to Class VIII then English/Hindi for core subjects
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Fee waiver or exemption available for SC/ST, girls, and BPL families; only Rs. 600/month from Class IX onward for Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (exempted for eligible categories)
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Smart classrooms, sports, library, and hostel facilities provided at no cost
Quick FAQs
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How many seats per JNV? Up to 80 seats per Vidyalaya for Class VI admission.
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Reservation policy? At least 75% rural, maximum 25% urban, 33% for girls, SC/ST/OBC quotas per NVS rules.
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Where is the nearest JNV? JNVs are in all Assam districts. For example, JNV Pailapool, Cachar, is ~27 km from Silchar city.
Final Tips
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Double-check eligibility criterion carefully
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Submit application before deadlines and keep confirmation copy
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Practice mock tests covering mental ability, arithmetic, and language skills
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Prepare documentation early to avoid last-minute hiccups
Relevant Links
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Official Navodaya Admission Portal: navodaya.gov.in