Another Opportunity for JNVST Applications

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the application deadline for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2027, conducted for Class 6 admissions for the academic year 2027–28. As per the latest announcement, students can now apply until August 7, 2026, 11:59 PM. Earlier, the last date to apply was July 31, but the extension has been granted to provide another opportunity for eligible candidates. Admissions will be offered in 665 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country based on entrance test merit.

Eligible students must be residents of the respective district and should have studied Classes 3, 4, and 5 in rural schools. Applicants must be born between May 1, 2015, and July 31, 2017, and should be studying Class 5 in a recognized school during the academic year 2026–27. The entrance test will be held on November 28, 2026, consisting of 80 questions for 100 marks, covering Mental Ability, Arithmetic, and Language sections. Selected students will receive free education, boarding, lodging, and study materials from Class 6 to 12. The results are expected by the last week of March 2027.