JNV Entrance Test 2025: Key Dates, Syllabus, and Preparation Tips
The School Education Department has released the official notification for Class 6 admissions into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) for the academic year 2026–27. Students belonging to the erstwhile Srikakulam district are eligible to apply online through the official portal — https://cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs — on or before July 29, 2025. The entrance exam is scheduled for December 13, 2025.
Who Can Apply?
Check the eligibility criteria before applying:
Date of Birth: Students born between May 1, 2014, and July 31, 2016 are eligible. Class: The student must be currently studying in Class 5 during the academic year 2025–26. Schooling: Must have studied Classes 3 and 4 in a recognised school for the last three academic years. Reservation: Of the 80 total seats, 75 are reserved for rural students. Additional reservations apply for SC, ST, girls, and students with disabilities.JNVST 2025 Entrance Exam Pattern
Total Marks: 100 Total Questions: 80 (Objective-type, multiple-choice) Duration: 2 hoursSection-wise Breakdown:
Mental Ability: 40 questions – 50 marks Arithmetic: 20 questions – 25 marks Language: 20 questions – 25 marksFacilities Offered at JNVs
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas provide top-quality free residential education from Class 6 to Class 12, following the CBSE curriculum. Students admitted into JNVs get access to:
Free hostel and meals Smart classrooms and modern laboratories Computer and science labs Libraries and sports grounds Yoga and physical education programsImportant Dates to Remember
Last Date to Apply: July 29, 2025 Entrance Exam Date: December 13, 2025How to Prepare for JNV Entrance Exam
Students are encouraged to follow a structured study plan that includes:
Practising previous years’ question papers Solving model tests regularly Focusing on time management and conceptual clarityThis is a rare and valuable opportunity for talented students, especially from rural backgrounds, to access high-quality education and holistic development.