📝 JNVST (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test) Exam – Instructions for Students
1️⃣ Eligibility & Application Information
- Students studying in Class 5 in a recognized school are eligible to apply for admission to Class 6.
- The application is submitted online, within the timeframe specified by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
- Required documents typically include:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of residency
- School study certificate (Class 5)
- Other supporting documents as required by the notification
2️⃣ Exam Pattern & Duration
- The exam is objective type (MCQ)
- For Class 6 entry:
- Section 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT)
- Section 2: Arithmetic Test
- Section 3: Language Test
- Example breakdown (Class 6) :
- ~40 questions in MAT
- ~20 questions in Arithmetic
- ~20 questions in Language
- Total: ~80 questions, ~100 marks, duration ~2 hours (120 minutes)
- Medium of exam: Usually offered in various languages including English.
3️⃣ Selection & Admission Process
- Selection is based on the performance in the entrance exam.
- Reserved seats (for rural candidates, SC/ST, etc.) are offered as per policy.
- After selection, students must complete further admission formalities as specified.
💡 Key Note