Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Class VI Admission 2025 – December Session
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Overview of JNV Admission 2025
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a system of alternate schools for gifted students in India established across the country. The JNVST (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test) for admission to Class VI for the academic session 2025-26 (December session) will be conducted in 2025.
About JNVs
- Fully residential schools from Class VI to XII
- Co-educational institutions
- Free education including boarding, lodging, and textbooks
- Affiliated to CBSE with excellent academic results
- Focus on holistic development of students
Why Choose JNV?
- Quality education completely free of cost
- Residential facilities with modern amenities
- Highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff
- Focus on sports and co-curricular activities
- Excellent academic track record
- National integration through migration program
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Studying in Class V in a recognized school
- Must pass Class V before admission to Class VI
- Studying in a government school in the same district
Age Limit
- Born between 01-05-2013 and 30-04-2017
- Age as of 1st May 2025: 9-13 years
- No age relaxation for any category
Residential Requirements
- Must be from the district where JNV is located
- Rural quota: 75% seats reserved for rural students
- Urban quota: 25% seats for urban students
- Reservation for SC/ST and girls
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Test Pattern
- Mental Ability Test (40 questions)
- Arithmetic Test (20 questions)
- Language Test (20 questions)
- Total: 80 questions (100 marks)
- Duration: 2 hours
- No negative marking
Selection Process
- Merit-based selection through JNVST
- District-level selection
- Result declaration within 2 months of exam
- Medical examination after selection
- Final admission list publication
How to Apply for JNV Admission 2025
Follow these steps for registration once the application process begins
Registration
Visit navodaya.gov.in and register
Fill Form
Complete application details
Upload Documents
Photo, signature, certificates
Submit
Final submission & print application
Important Notes
- Admission is only through the JNV Selection Test (JNVST)
- No application fee for any category
- Only one application per candidate is allowed
- Students from CBSE, ICSE, State Boards are eligible
- Children of defense personnel have special provisions
- Beware of fake agents promising admission
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a unique educational system established by the Government of India to provide quality education to talented children predominantly from rural areas. The admission process for Class VI in JNVs for the December 2025 session will be conducted through a national-level selection test called JNVST (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test).
The JNV admission process is completely merit-based and transparent. Every year, approximately 80,000 students get selected for admission to Class VI across more than 600 JNVs in India. The selection test evaluates students' mental ability, arithmetic skills, and language proficiency. The exam is conducted in the candidate's mother tongue/regional language to ensure no disadvantage to rural students.
For the December 2025 admission cycle, the registration process is expected to begin in September 2025. The selection test will likely be conducted in December 2025 across all districts in India. Parents and students should regularly check the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti website for updates and notifications.
JNVs provide an excellent opportunity for talented students from economically weaker sections to receive quality education completely free of cost. The residential schools offer state-of-the-art facilities, well-equipped laboratories, extensive sports infrastructure, and a nurturing environment for holistic development.