Every year, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) holds the JNVST to offer admission to students in Classes 6, 9, and 11 across all the 661 Navodaya Schools. The registration process for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2025 ended in November.
JNVST 2025 Exam dates: Class 6, 9 and 10
Class 6
Going by the official notification, the JNVST 2025 for Class 6 will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will take place on Jan 18, 2025 at 11:30 am, and the second phase will take place on April 12, 2025 at 11:30 am. The JNVST for Class 6 is a two-hour test comprising 80 objective-type questions, equalling 100 marks, across three sections.
Class 9
On the other hand, the JNVST for Class 9 is a 2.5-hour test comprising 100 questions equalling 100 marks, across four subjects: Mathematics, General Science, English, and Hindi. The exam is conducted in English, Hindi, and many regional languages. The JNVST for Class 9 will take place on Feb 8, 2025.
Class 11
Admission to Class 11 of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya takes place through a lateral entry test called the (Lateral Entry Selection Test). For the 2025-2026 session, the test for admission to class 11 is scheduled to take place on Feb 8, 2025. The 2.5-hour test comprising 100 questions includes 20 questions each from 5 subjects – Mental Ability, English, Science, Social Science, and Mathematics. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
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JNVST Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti releases the official exam pattern and marking scheme of JNVST every year. Over the years, the exam pattern has, more or less, remained the same. Go through the exam pattern below for classes 6, 9, and 11.
Class 6
| Section | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 |
Class 9
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Math | 35 | 35 |
| Science | 35 | 35 |
Class 11
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Mental Ability | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| Science | 20 | 20 |
| Social Science | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
JNVST 2025: Exam Tips
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test is one of the most sought-after entrance tests for students seeking admission to classes 6, 9, and 11. Successful candidates get their schooling from one of the premier schools of India in terms of academic and co-curricular activities. Therefore, they should prepare for the exam in advance without wasting their precious time. Now that only a couple of months remain to JNVST, it’s essential for the students to refer to study materials that are trusted by thousands of students, teachers, and parents.
This is why students of class 6 must prepare with MTG’s Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Entrance Exam Guide 2025. This book is based on the latest pattern. It comes all the essential theories and illustrations. It comprises 2500+ practice questions with explanations. It has chapterwise 14 previous years’ questions. Apart from this, it also comes with 5 practice papers alongside OMR sheets. It is divided according to the sections of the JNVST exam: Mental Ability Test, Arithmetic Test, and Language Test.
Students seeking admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya can emerge victorious in their endeavour with the help of hard work and right study materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How are candidates selected in JNVST for admission to Class 11?
Jawahar Navodaya Samiti selects candidates through a district-wise merit list with selection basis residency and Class 10 performance within the district. Candidates can apply not more than two streams.
- Can I apply to another state’s Navodaya Vidyalaya?
No, students of one state are not allowed to apply for another state’s Navodaya Vidyalaya.
- Is there any negative marking for incorrect answers?
No, there is no negative marking.
- How many questions are asked for JNVST Class 6?
There are 80 questions for class 6 JNVST. Each question carries 1.25 marks equalling 100 marks overall.
- What is the full form of LEST?
The full form of LEST is Lateral Entry Selection Test.
