JNVST Class 6 admission 2027–28: dates, timing and pattern
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 6 admission to the 2027–28 session is scheduled for Saturday, 28 November 2026. Applications have closed; this page covers what happens next.
| Applications opened | 7 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 10 August 2026 (extended from 31 July) |
| Exam date | Saturday, 28 November 2026 |
| Exam timing | 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (2 hours); candidates to be seated by 11:00 AM |
| Extra time | 40 minutes for divyang candidates |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based, objective type |
| Negative marking | None |
| Application fee | None (free of cost) |
| Admit card | November 2026 |
| Result | Expected March–April 2027 |
Exam pattern
The test is objective and OMR-based, with no negative marking. In recent prospectuses the paper has had 80 questions for 100 marks across Mental Ability, Arithmetic and Language sections. Check the current prospectus on the official portal for the exact section split, because NVS can revise it.
What to do before the exam
- Watch navodaya.gov.in for the admit card, expected in November 2026. The registration portal that press reports link for the 2027–28 cycle is cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs; reach it from the official NVS homepage.
- Check the name, photo, centre and reporting time on the admit card as soon as it is issued.
- Reach the centre early. Press reports say candidates must be seated by 11:00 AM for the 11:30 AM start.
- Practise with previous papers so the OMR format is familiar.
See also: JNVST admit card: what to expect.
Frequently asked questions
When is the JNVST Class 6 exam for 2027–28?
Saturday, 28 November 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, as reported from the NVS notification.
Is there negative marking?
No. Press reports of the notification state there is no negative marking.
Is there an application fee?
No. Applying was free of cost.
Is the test online?
No. It is an offline, OMR-based test.
When will the result come?
Expected in March–April 2027. The official result is published by NVS.
Can I still apply for 2027–28?
The window closed on 10 August 2026 after an extension. Watch the official portal for the next cycle.
Sources
- Careers360: JNVST 2027 notification, exam on 28 November
- Careers360: registration extended to 10 August
- Free Press Journal: exam timing and pattern
- Physics Wallah: application form 2027 (OMR, no negative marking)
- Official: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Secondary sources are press reports of official notices. Always confirm on the official portal before acting.