JNVs are a chain of premier co-educational residential schools affiliated to CBSE, known for their quality education and focus on holistic development.Admission to Class 6 in JNVs is granted through a merit-based selection process called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST).
Important Dates for JNVST Class 6 Admission 2025
| S. No. | Event | Date |
| 1 | Online Application Start Date | July 16, 2024 |
| 2 | Online Application Last Date | September 16, 2024 |
| 3 | Admit Card Download (Expected) | November 2024 (For Phase 1 Exam) |
| 4 | JNVST Phase 1 Exam (Tentative) | November 2024 |
| 5 | Admit Card Download (Expected) | December 2024 (For Phase 2 Exam) |
| 6 | JNVST Phase 2 Exam (Expected) | January 18, 2025 |
| 7 | JNVST Exam for Hilly Areas (Expected) | April 12, 2025 |
| 8 | Result Declaration (Expected) | February 2025 |
JNVST 2025: Who Can Apply?
Students appearing for Class 5 final exams in the current academic year (2023-24) from rural areas of the district concerned are eligible to apply for JNVST 2025. However, there are specific eligibility criteria based on location and category. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Rural Areas: Students residing in rural areas (villages or towns with less than 10,000 population as per 2011 census) of the district are eligible.
Reservation: There are reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as per Government of India norms.
JNVST 2025: Application Process
The entire application process for JNVST 2025 is online. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Visit the Official Website: Go to https://cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/ (the link might change, so keep an eye on the official NVS website https://navodaya.gov.in/ for updates).
Registration: Register yourself by providing basic details like student’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, and contact information.
Fill the Application Form: After registration, fill out the online application form carefully, ensuring all details are accurate.
Upload Documents: Scan and upload the required documents like student’s photograph, caste certificate (if applicable), rural area certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable).
Fee Payment: Pay the application fee (nominal amount) online through debit/credit card or net banking.
Submit and Download: Finally, submit the application form and download a copy for your reference.
Direct link to apply online for JNVST Class 6 Admission 2025
Documents Required for JNVST 2025 Application
1. Scanned passport-size photograph of the student.
2. Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by a competent authority, if applicable.
3. Domicile certificate to prove residence in a rural area.
4. Disability certificate issued by a government medical board, if applicable.
5. Proof of appearing for Class 5 final exams in the current academic year.
JNVST 2025: Selection Process
JNVST is conducted in two phases:
Phase 1 (Optional): This phase is optional and held in November 2024 (tentative). Students appearing for this phase will receive separate admit cards.
Phase 2: The main selection test is scheduled for January 18, 2025 (tentative) for students who do not appear for Phase 1 or those who qualify in Phase 1. There will be a separate exam for students from hilly areas in April 2025 (tentative).
The selection is based on the performance in the JNVST exam. The syllabus and exam pattern for JNVST are designed to assess a student’s ability in Mental Ability, Mathematics, and Science.
Read the official prospectus here
