NVS extended the last date for class 6 admission, now you can apply till 27 August

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the last date for application for class 6 admission 2026 to 27 August. The exam will be held in two phases on 13 December 2025 and 11 April 2026, the result will be declared in June 2026.

If your child is dreaming of studying in Navodaya Vidyalaya, then you have more time now. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has once again extended the last date for application for admission in class 6 in the academic session 2026. Now interested students can register till 27 August 2025. Earlier the last date for application was fixed as 28 July, which was extended to 13 August, and now keeping in view the convenience of the students, the committee has extended it till 27 August.

Who will get a chance for admission?

The date of birth of the students taking admission in class 6 should be between 1 May 2014 to 31 July 2016. That is, only children of this age limit can apply. The committee has clarified that students who have completed or studied class 5 in any previous academic year will not be allowed to apply or appear in this selection test. Therefore, before applying, students and parents should read this rule carefully.

How to register

First of all go to the official website.

Click on the link of JNVST Class VI Registration 2026.

Register by filling the required details.

Scan and upload all the necessary documents.

Pay the application fee.

Submit the form and keep a print out for future.

When will the exam be held?

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for admission in class 6 will be conducted in two phases.

First Phase: 13 December 2025

Second Phase: 11 April 2026

The exam will be conducted at different centers across the country. All registered students will be issued admit cards before the exam, which will have to be downloaded from the official website.

Exam Pattern

Mental Ability
Arithmetic Ability
Language Skills

When will the result come?

Students will be selected on the basis of performance in the exam. The committee has informed that the result of this examination will be released by June 2026. After the result is declared, the list of eligible students will be available on the official website.

Why are Navodaya Vidyalayas special?

The specialty of Navodaya Vidyalayas is that here students are given equal opportunities in high quality education as well as discipline, sports and other activities. Children coming from rural background get the best environment here and are given full opportunity to hone their talent. This is the reason why every year lakhs of parents want their children to be a part of Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Important advice for students and parents

Read the official notification carefully before applying.

Upload the correct information and documents, otherwise the form may be rejected.

Do not wait for the last date i.e. 27 August, register on time.

Start preparing for the exam now so that you can perform better in the selection.