Assam JNV Admission 2026 – JNVST Online Application, Last Date: 29/07/2025

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has announced the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for admission to Class VI for the 2026–2027 academic session. Eligible students from Assam can apply online to secure a seat in one of the prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

Launched under the National Policy of Education (1986), Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are co-educational residential schools fully funded by the Government of India. Managed by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, JNVs operate across 27 States and 8 Union Territories, with 654 Vidyalayas nationwide, including 29 in Assam.

Admission Overview

School: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)
Exam Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026
Exam Type: Entrance Exam
Class: Class VI
Exam Date: 13th December 2025 at 11:30 AM (Saturday)
Organization: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Total JNVs in India: 654 Vidyalayas
JNVs in Assam: 29 Vidyalayas
Exam Languages (Assam): English, Hindi, Assamese, Bodo, Garo, Bengali, Manipuri (Bangla Script), Manipuri (Meitei Mayek)

Benefits for JNV Students

Medium of Instruction: Mother tongue/regional language up to Class VIII; thereafter English for Mathematics/Science and Hindi for Social Science.
Board Exams: Affiliated with CBSE for board examinations.
Free Education: Includes boarding, lodging, uniforms, and textbooks. No fees for Classes VI–VIII.
Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN): Rs. 600/- per month for Classes IX–XII (exempted for SC/ST, girls, and BPL students). For government employees’ wards, VVN is Rs. 1500/- or actual CEA, whichever is less, but not below Rs. 600/-.

Eligibility Criteria

Geo Location: Must be studying Class V in the same district as the JNV and be a bonafide resident of that district.
Age Limit: Born between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016 (inclusive) for all categories (SC/ST/OBC).
Educational Qualification: Must be studying in Class V for the full 2025–26 session in a Government/Government-aided/recognized school or NIOS ‘B’ certificate course in the same district.
No of Attempts: Candidates can appear for JNVST only once.
Rural Quota: 75% seats reserved for rural candidates who studied Classes III–V in rural schools in the same district.

JNVST Exam Details

The JNVST 2026 is a 2-hour exam on 13th December 2025 at 11:30 AM, with 3 sections of objective-type questions.

Section	No. of Questions	Marks
Mental Ability	40	50
Arithmetic	20	25
Language	20	25
Total	80	100

How to Apply for Assam JNV Admission

Follow these steps to apply online:

Visit the Important Web Links section below.
Click on the Online Application Form link.
Check the box for “Have you read the prospectus?” and click Proceed.
Fill in all required details in the online form.
Upload necessary documents in the Upload Document section.
Click Save & Preview, review your application, and click Submit.
Save the Registration Number and acknowledgment receipt for future reference.

Admit Cards and Results

Admit Cards: Available for free download on the NVS portal before the exam. Check the portal for release dates.
Results: Expected by March 2026 for Summer-bound JNVs and May 2026 for Winter-bound JNVs. Results will be available on the NVS portal and displayed at JNV, District Education Officer, District Magistrate, and Deputy Commissioner offices. Selected candidates will receive SMS and speed post notifications.

Important Dates

Starting Date of Online Application: 3rd June 2025
Last Date to Apply: 29th July 2025
JNVST Exam Date: 13th December 2025
Result Declaration: March 2026

Important Web Links

Link Description	Action
Online Application Form	Click Here
JNV Entrance Guidebook	Click Here
Download Prospectus	Download
Print Your Registration Form	Click Here
Find Your Registration No	Click Here
Previous Years' Question	Download
Official Website	Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the purpose of JNVST 2026?
JNVST 2026 is for admission to Class VI in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the 2026–2027 session.

2. Who is eligible to apply?
Students studying in Class V in the same district as the JNV, born between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016, are eligible.

3. Is there an application fee?
No, the application process is free of cost.

4. What is the rural quota for JNV admission?
At least 75% seats are reserved for candidates from rural areas who studied Classes III–V in rural schools.

5. When will the JNVST 2026 results be announced?
Results are expected by March 2026 for Summer-bound JNVs and May 2026 for Winter-bound JNVs.