Navodaya Entrance Exam Date 2026-27 Out - Check Class 6, 9 Dates Online @ navodaya.gov.in

Students can check the official schedule through Official Website. The Class 6 selection test will be conducted from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Class 9 selection test will have a duration of two hours and thirty minutes. Both examinations will be conducted offline using OMR answer sheets.

Navodaya Entrance Exam Date 2026-27 Latest Update

The Class 6 examination is scheduled for Saturday, 28 November 2026. NVS will conduct this selection test in a single phase for summer-bound and winter-bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

The Class 9 lateral entry examination will be held on Saturday, 10 April 2027, for admission against available vacancies in the participating JNVs.

Navodaya Entrance Exam Date 2026-27 Important Dates

Navodaya Class 6 Entrance Exam Date 2026-27

The JNVST Class 6 examination for admission to the 2027-28 academic session will take place on 28 November 2026.

Navodaya Class 9 Entrance Exam Date 2027

The NVS Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test will be conducted on 10 April 2027.

Navodaya Class 6 Exam Pattern 2027

Navodaya Class 6 Qualifying Marks 2027

Navodaya Class 9 Exam Pattern 2027

How to Download Navodaya Class 6 Admit Card 2027?

1. Visit the official NVS Class 6 admission portal at cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs/.
2. Click the link for downloading Class VI JNVST 2027 admit cards.
3. Enter the registration number and date of birth or other details requested by the portal.
4. Submit the details.
5. Open the displayed admit card.
6. Check the student information and examination centre.
7. Download and print the hall ticket.
8. Keep it ready for the selection test.

Navodaya Class 6 Eligibility 2027

The official JNVST 2027 prospectus sets eligibility conditions for admission to Class 6.

• The candidate must satisfy the prescribed district residence requirements.
• The candidate must be studying in Class 5 during the 2026-27 academic session in an eligible recognised school.
• The date of birth must fall between 1 May 2015 and 31 July 2017, both dates inclusive.
• The candidate must satisfy the prescribed conditions concerning study in Classes 3, 4 and 5.
• District and rural/urban eligibility conditions must be supported by the required records.
• Only one attempt is permitted under the official selection-test rules.

Navodaya Class 9 Eligibility 2027

Admission to Class 9 is offered against vacant seats through the Lateral Entry Selection Test.

According to the official prospectus:

• Candidates must meet the applicable district residence requirements.
• They must be studying in Class 8 during the 2026-27 academic session at an eligible government or government-recognised school.
• The candidate's date of birth must be between 1 May 2012 and 31 July 2014, inclusive.
• Admission is subject to available vacancies and the prescribed NVS criteria.

Navodaya Entrance Exam 2026-27 Examination Timing

The Class 6 and Class 9 selection tests have different examination durations.

Navodaya Entrance Exam 2027 Important Instructions

• The Class 6 entrance exam will be held on 28 November 2026.
• The Class 9 entrance exam will be held on 10 April 2027.
• The admission session is 2027-28.
• Class 6 admit cards have already been released.
• Class 9 admit card release date is awaited.
• The Class 6 test is scheduled from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
• Class 6 candidates must be seated by 11:00 AM.
• The Class 9 examination lasts two hours and thirty minutes.
• Both examinations use OMR answer sheets.
• Students should use blue or black ballpoint pens as instructed.
• The 2027 Class 6 test includes Environmental Studies.
• Students should verify the examination centre printed on their admit cards.
• Admission depends on selection, eligibility and document verification.
• Students and parents should use the original NVS prospectuses for current rules.

Navodaya Entrance Exam Date 2026-27 - Important Link

• NVS Official Website