NVS Class 6 Admission 2027-28 Online Form - Extended Last Date, Eligibility and Exam Pattern

NVS Class 6 Admission 2027-28 Online Form

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has opened online registration for NVS Class 6 Admission 2027 through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for the academic session 2027-28. Eligible students studying in Class V during the 2026-27 session can submit the application form through the official admission portal.

The online application process started on 7 July 2026. The last date has officially been extended to 7 August 2026. The selection test will be conducted on 28 November 2026 for both summer-bound and winter-bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in a single phase.

Important correction: The number 665 refers to functional Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, not total admission seats. A maximum of 80 students may be admitted to Class VI in each JNV, subject to availability and NVS rules.

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NVS Class 6 Admission 2027 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

No application or examination fee is required. JNVST Class 6 registration, admit card download and official helpdesk assistance at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are available free of cost.

NVS Class 6 Eligibility Criteria

Parents should verify every eligibility condition before submitting the form. Provisional selection may be cancelled if the age, residence, schooling, category or rural-area information does not match the original documents.

1. District and Residence Requirement

• Admission is district-specific. The child should apply for the JNV connected with the district of bona fide residence.

• The student must be studying in Class V during the academic session 2026-27 in a government, government-aided or recognised school.

• A student attending a recognised school in a neighbouring district may remain eligible for the JNV of the residence district when the school is within 10 kilometres of the actual residence and the condition is verified by NVS.

• Valid residence proof for the concerned district must be produced after provisional selection.

2. Date of Birth

The candidate must have been born between 1 May 2015 and 31 July 2017. Both dates are inclusive. The same age condition applies to General, SC, ST, OBC and Divyang candidates.

3. Schooling Requirement

• The child must study in Class V for the full 2026-27 academic session and successfully complete it before admission to Class VI.

• The child must have studied and passed Classes III, IV and V from a government, government-aided or recognised school, spending one full academic session in each class.

• Students who skipped Class III or Class IV are not eligible.

• A student who passed Class V earlier, repeated Class V or already appeared in JNVST Class VI cannot apply again.

• Eligible NIOS students holding the required B Certificate may apply subject to age, residence and other conditions.

Seat Availability and Reservation

There are 665 functional Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. A maximum of 80 students may be admitted to Class VI in each school. NVS may reduce the intake to 40 or withhold admission, examination or result for a particular JNV when adequate accommodation or other facilities are unavailable.

OBC certificate warning: Candidates claiming OBC reservation must possess a valid Central OBC certificate issued by the competent authority within the prescribed period. Candidates without the required Central certificate should apply as unreserved.

Documents Required for Online Registration

Keep clear JPG files ready before starting the application. The prospectus prescribes a file size of 10 KB to 100 KB for key uploaded documents.

• Recent photograph of the candidate

• Candidate's signature

• Parent or guardian's signature

• Aadhaar details or residence certificate issued by a competent government authority

• SC, ST, Central OBC or disability certificate, where applicable

• Active mobile number for OTP and registration messages

• State, district, block, school and Class III-IV-V study details

• APAAR ID and PEN number, where available; these are useful but not mandatory

How to Apply Online

1. Open the official NVS Class VI admission portal.

2. Read the complete JNVST 2027 prospectus and confirm the child's eligibility.

3. Open the Class VI registration form and select the correct State, district and block.

4. Enter the candidate's name, date of birth, Aadhaar or residence information, school details and category.

5. Fill the Class III, IV and V schooling details and correctly mark each school as rural or urban.

6. Choose the examination language carefully because the selected medium cannot normally be changed later.

7. Upload the photograph, candidate signature, parent signature and applicable certificates.

8. Review district, date of birth, category, gender, disability and rural or urban details.

9. Submit the form and save the registration number and password received through SMS.

10. Download or print the submitted registration form for future use.

Application Correction Window

NVS may open a limited correction window after the registration period. Permitted changes may include gender, area, category, disability and examination medium. Exact dates will be displayed on the official NVS portal. Parents should still carefully verify the complete form before final submission.

JNVST Class 6 Exam Pattern 2027

• The test will be held from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

• All questions are objective and answers are marked on an OMR sheet.

• Only a blue or black ballpoint pen should be used.

• Each correct answer carries 1.25 marks.

• There is no negative marking.

• Eligible Divyang candidates receive an additional 40 minutes.

Selection and Admission Process

1. Candidates appear in the offline JNVST 2027 selection test.

2. NVS prepares district-wise and category-wise selection according to merit, reservation rules and available seats.

3. The result is expected by the end of March 2027.

4. Provisionally selected students report to the concerned JNV with original documents.

5. Final admission is confirmed only after verification of age, residence, schooling, category and rural or urban claims.

Selection in the examination does not automatically create a final right to admission. Admission is granted only to the JNV connected with the relevant district, and requests for transfer to another JNV are not normally accepted.

Documents Required After Selection

• Government-issued birth certificate

• Valid residence proof of the parent for the concerned district

• Candidate's Aadhaar card copy

• Headmaster certificate showing Class III, IV and V study details and school location

• Rural-area certificate where required

• Migration undertaking

• UDID or disability certificate, where applicable

• SC, ST or valid Central OBC certificate, where applicable

• Transfer Certificate at the stage specified by the concerned JNV

Why Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission Is Valuable

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational residential schools administered by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti under the Ministry of Education. For students admitted to Class VI, education, boarding, lodging, uniforms and textbooks are provided under the JNV scheme. The schools focus on quality education, sports, cultural activities, national integration and the three-language formula.

Important Instructions for Parents

• Use only the official NVS portal for registration and documents.

• Apply for the JNV linked to the child's bona fide residence district.

• Confirm the official rural or urban classification of Classes III, IV and V schools.

• Ensure that date of birth details match the birth certificate, Aadhaar and school records.

• Choose the examination language carefully.

• Keep the registered mobile number active until admission is completed.

• Save the submitted form, registration number, password and future admit card.

• False residence, category or schooling information may lead to cancellation even after provisional selection.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the extended last date for NVS Class 6 Admission 2027?

The official portal has extended the online application deadline to 7 August 2026.

When will the JNVST Class 6 examination be held?

The selection test is scheduled for 28 November 2026 in a single phase.

Is there an application fee?

No. Registration for the Class VI selection test is free.

What is the required date-of-birth range?

The child must have been born between 1 May 2015 and 31 July 2017, with both dates included.

Does 665 mean that only 665 seats are available?

No. The number 665 represents functional Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. Each JNV may admit up to 80 Class VI students, subject to facilities and NVS rules.

How many questions are asked in JNVST Class 6?

The examination contains 80 objective questions carrying a total of 100 marks.

Is there negative marking?

No. The official prospectus states that there is no negative marking.

When is the result expected?

NVS expects to announce the result by the end of March 2027.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this article is intended to help students and parents understand the NVS Class 6 admission process. Dates, eligibility rules, reservation conditions, examination instructions and admission requirements may be changed by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Applicants must read the official prospectus and verify the latest notice on the official NVS admission portal before submitting the application. NexRojgar is not affiliated with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, CBSE or the Ministry of Education.