Navodaya Vidyalaya (NVS) Admission 2020

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. NVS runs various co-educational colleges across India that are established in the 28 states and 7 union territories in India. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) is an entrance test conducted for admissions into class VI, IX and XI. The mode of filling the application form is online. JNVST is an offline exam (OMR based) conducted every year for the selection of the deserving candidate in these schools. The entrance examination is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on an annual basis for the selection of the candidates.

NVS Class 6th Admission 2020-21 Schedule

Please note that as per the recent notification as shown below, the JNVST 2020 scheduled to be held on April 11, 2020, is postponed as per shown in the screenshot below:

Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission to class 6th (2020-21)

JNV Selection Test for Navodaya admission to Class-VI in JNVs for the academic session 2020-21 will be held in two phases that is as follows:- 

How to fill the NVS school admission application form?

The following are the steps a candidate needs to follow to fill the application form:- 

1. Visit the official website of NVS https://navodaya.gov.in/.

2. Click on the “admission” option in the menu.

3. Now click on “admission notifications.”

4. After that, select “Click here to register for class VI JNVST 2020-21.”

5. Now fill the required details carefully, and that details can be email ID, mobile number etc.

6. Once a candidate has successfully registered, the candidate has to fill the application form. 

7. Now fill all the required details like personal details, qualification details, and other information in the Form.

8. There is a prescribed format for the scanned copy of all the documents. Now upload that document.

9. Now click on the submit button.

10. Take a print out of the application form for future references.

State-wise Distribution of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas 

There are 661 JNV in India and following are the list:-

NVS Class 6th Admission Eligibility  

• The district where JNV is opened only those areas candidates can apply. 
• Candidate’s age should be between 9 to 13 years (This applies to all categories).
• Students who wish to join class 6 must have qualified class V from a recognized board.
• Candidates who have not appeared in the JNVST test earlier.

Exam Pattern of JNVST Admission in 2020

The following is the exam pattern for class 6th:-

• Examination mode is offline.
• Duration of the examination is 2 hours.
• Language of the question paper is English, Hindi and regional languages.

NVS Class 9th Admission 2020-21 Schedule

NVS Admission Class 9th Online Form 2020

The following are the steps to apply for NVS admission class 9th online form 2020:-

1. Visit the official website of NVS that is https://navodaya.gov.in/.

2. Then go to the latest notification news section.

3. After that, click on the link for class IX admission registration portal.

4. Next click on the phase 1 registration link.

5. Now choose your district and state. This is mandatory information, so fill that correctly and click on the “submit.”

6. Now enter your name, date of birth and mobile number correctly. Enter the captcha code and then click on “submit.”

7. Now username and password will be sent to you on your mobile number for login.

8. After that, click on the “Registration Form - Phase II.”

9. Now fill the required information carefully.

10. After that, upload your signature and photograph prescribed format.

11. Now check your details and submit this application form.

12. Lastly, candidates can take a print out of the application form for future references.

NVS Admission Eligibility of class 9th

• The district where JNV is opened only those areas candidates can apply.
• Candidates age should be between 13 to 16 years as on May 1 of the year of admission (This applies to all categories).
• Students who wish to join class 9th must have qualified class 8th in the academic year 2019-20

Exam Pattern of JNVST Admission in 2020

The following is the exam pattern for class 9th:-

• Examination mode is offline.
• Duration of the examination is 3 hours.
• Language of the question paper is English and Hindi.

Schedule for the JNV Lateral Entry Test 2020

NVS Admission Eligibility of class 11th

• The district where JNV is opened only those areas candidates can apply.
• Candidates age should be between 14 to 18 as on July 1 of the year of admission.
• Candidates should have qualified class X from a recognized board.
• Candidates should have reasonable competency in English and Hindi.

Exam Pattern of NVS Admission in 2020

The following is the exam pattern for class 11th:-

• To get admission in class XI, there is no selection test conducted. Admission to class XI in JNVs is done through lateral entry. 
• Based on marks obtained by the candidates in class X, the merit list is prepared and based on that; the candidates are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How to take admission in JNV in Class 11th?

Candidates first need to be eligible for class 11th. After that, the candidates should apply before the last date. For admission in Class 11th have to apply online for the JNV Lateral Entry program. Candidate selection in that JNV will depend upon your marks in Class 10th.

Q. What is a selection process for class 9th?

Firstly the candidate needs to be eligible for the class 9th exam. After that candidate should apply before the last date. Now the selection process for class 9th are as follows:-

• Written test
• Document verification

Q. What is the medium of the question paper of class 6th exam?

There are a total of 21 languages in which the question paper is available to the candidate. 

Q. What is the duration of the class 6th exam?

2 hours is the duration of the class 6th exam.

Q. What is the duration of the class 9th exam?

3 hours is the duration of the class 9th exam.

Q. What is the mode of the examination for class 6th and 9th?

Offline is the mode of the exam. Candidates have to fill OMR sheets to answer the questions.

Q. What type of questions are asked in the exam of class 6th and 9th?

Objective type.

Q. Is there negative marking in the exam of the class 6th and 9th?

No.

Q. Are there any application fees for class 6th application form?

No.

Q. Can a pencil be used to fill the OMR sheets?

No, only blue or black ballpoint pens are used to fill the OMR sheets.

Q. What is the timing of the selection exam for class 6th?

11:30 am to 1:30 pm is the timing of the selection exam for class 6th.

Q. How to download the admit card for class 6th exam?

Candidates need to follow the following steps to download the admit card for class 6th exam:-

• Step 1;- Visit the official website of NVS https://navodaya.gov.in/.
• Step 2:- Click on the notification centre in the menu bar.
• Step 3:- Click on Class 6 Admit Card option download option.
• Step 4:- Now click on the link appearing.
• Step 5:- Enter the registration number, and after that, click on the login button.
• Step 6:- Now enter your details that is the registration number and date of birth.
• Step 7:- Download the admit card.

Q. Which documents are required for NVS admission?

The following are the list of all the documents that are required to be verified at the time of admission:-

• Address proof
• Birth certificate for class VI & IX and class XI, mark sheet of class X is considered as age proof.
• Certificate of caste 
• Relevant certificate if the candidate applies for admission under Rural Category.
• Physically disable certificate
• Relevant certificate if a candidate applies under the transgender category.
• Other documents (if applicable)