Navodaya Admission 2027: JNVST class 6 registration deadline extended till August 7

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the registration deadline for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for class 6 admissions. Eligible students can complete their JNVST class 6 admission 2027 registration until August 7, 2026, through the official website, navodaya.gov.in.

The JNVST class 6 admission test is conducted for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across the country. Students who qualify in the selection test will be eligible for admission to class 6 for the academic session 2027-28.

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before submitting the application form. The JNVST class 6 registration process involves filling in student details, uploading required documents, and submitting the application online.

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JNVST class 6 admission 2027: Here’s how to register

Follow these steps to complete the online registration process:

• Visit the official NVS website at navodaya.gov.in

• On the homepage, click on JNVST class 6 admission registration link

• Fill out the application form with correct details

• Upload required documents in the prescribed format

• Submit application form and download confirmation page for future reference

Candidates can apply for JNVST only once. Repeat applicants will be rejected during verification.

Documents required

Candidates should have these scanned documents ready before filling the application form.

• Candidate’s signature (10-100 kb)

• Parent’s signature (10-100 kb)

• Candidate’s photograph (10-100 kb)

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) (50-300 kb)

• Central OBC certificate (only for OBC candidates)

• Parent’s residence certificate (if the candidate does not have an aadhaar number)

Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation will apply only to candidates listed in the central OBC List. Candidates not on this list can apply under the general category.

A key feature of this year's prospectus is the continuation of district-specific admissions. Candidates are eligible to apply only for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in their district of residence. However, students attending a school in a neighbouring district may apply if the school is situated within a 10-km radial distance of their residence, subject to verification by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) officials. Applications made for the wrong district will be rejected, even after provisional selection.