confirmed
31 Jul 2026Online application deadline
Confirmed in the official JNVST 2027 prospectus.
Latest update - 9 Aug 2026
Latest Update
The JNV Selection Test is scheduled for 28 November 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Environmental Studies (EVS) is included in the JNVST 2027 pattern.
Important dates
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To be announcedApplication correction window
Use only the official NVS portal when the correction notice is released.
To be announced
To be announcedAdmit card availability
The official prospectus does not provide a release date yet.
confirmed
28 Nov 202611:30 AM - 1:30 PMJNV Selection Test
Candidates entitled to compensatory time receive 40 additional minutes.
expected
Expected by the end of March 2027Expected result
This is the expected timeline stated in the prospectus, not a confirmed result date.
confirmed
31 Aug 2027Admission process closes
The prospectus states that the entire admission process must close by this date; individual school formalities may occur earlier.
Prospectus & notifications
Official information and notices for this exam.
JNVST 2027 Official Prospectus
Official JNVST 2027 prospectus issued by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
Source: JNV Selection Test 2027 ProspectusAdditional information
Eligibility, required documents and instructions for this exam.
JNVST 2027 at a Glance
The paper has 80 questions for 100 marks and a duration of 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 1.25 marks and there is no negative marking. Eligible Divyang candidates receive 40 minutes of additional time.
Eligibility
- The candidate must be studying in Class V for the full 2026-27 academic session in a recognized school.
- The candidate must be a bona fide resident of the district for which admission is sought.
- Date of birth must be from 1 May 2015 through 31 July 2017, inclusive.
- The candidate must have completed the full Class III, IV and V sessions in the prescribed progression.
- A candidate cannot repeat the selection test or appear a second time.
Application and Admit Card Notes
The online application deadline is 31 July 2026. The correction-window and admit-card release dates are not stated in the official prospectus and will be announced later. Please check the official NVS portal for the latest notices.
Documents to Keep Ready
At admission, the selected candidate must produce the documents and prescribed certificates required by NVS. Keep proof of date of birth, eligibility and district residence ready, together with rural-area, category and disability certificates wherever the respective claim applies. Always use the current official formats.
- Proof of date of birth
- Proof that the NVS eligibility conditions are fulfilled
- Bona fide district residence certificate in the prescribed format
- Rural-area study certificate where rural quota is claimed
- Category certificate where reservation is claimed
- Disability certificate where applicable
Syllabus & exam pattern
See what to study and how the exam is structured.
Syllabus
The prospectus lists Mental Ability, EVS, Arithmetic and Language areas. EVS covers the Natural World, Human Body, Science in Daily Life and Social Surroundings. See the structured topic list below.
Mental Ability Test
- Part IPattern CompletionIncluding alphabet and number patterns
- Part IIFigure Series
- Part IIIGeometrical Figure CompletionTriangle, square and circle
- Part IVMirror Imaging and Water Imaging
- Part VEmbedded Figure
Environmental Studies (EVS)
The Natural World
- Transportation
- Rivers
- Mountains
- Plants and animals on land and in water
- Natural disasters
- Types of houses and shelters
- Water cycle
The Human Body
- Food and nutrients
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Super senses
- Basic knowledge of the digestive system
- Basic knowledge of the circulatory system
- Basic knowledge of the respiratory system
Science In Daily Life
- Food preservation
- Water and air pollution
- Conservation of water and soil
Social Surroundings
- Superlatives of India
- States and capitals
- National symbols
- Different landscapes
- Festivals
- Seasons
- Forests
- Crops
- Clothes and fibres
Arithmetic Test
- Number and numeric system: place value, ascending and descending order, nearest 10/100/1000, number names and number value
- Four Fundamental Operations on Whole Numbers
- Factors and Multiples and Their Properties
- Fractions and operations: addition and subtraction of like fractions and multiplication of fractions; unlike-fraction addition/subtraction and division of fractions are excluded
- Measurement of length, mass, capacity, time and money, including conversion of units
- Simplification of numerical expressions
- Perimeter of polygons and area of square, rectangle and triangle as part of a rectangle
- Types of angles and simple applications of angles, including directions and mapping
- Data analysis using bar diagrams, tables and pictographs
Language Test
- Reading Comprehension - Passage 1
- Reading Comprehension - Passage 2
- Reading Comprehension - Passage 3
- Reading Comprehension - Passage 4
Exam pattern
Mental Ability and Environmental Studies are administered together for 60 minutes. Arithmetic and Language are 30 minutes each. The paper totals 80 questions, 100 marks and 2 hours. Each correct answer earns 1.25 marks; there is no negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 20 | 25 | 60 min (combined) |
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | 20 | 25 | 60 min (combined) |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 min |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 min |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 120 min |
Correct answer1.25 marks
Negative markingNo
Extra time for Divyang candidates40 min
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