JNVST Exam 2024: Highlights, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

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The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) is an entrance examination conducted by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The exam aims to select talented students from rural areas for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), which are co-educational, residential schools that provide quality education to students from Class VI to Class XII.JNVST is conducted annually, and it serves as a means to provide equal educational opportunities to students in remote and rural areas. These schools offer a well-rounded education with a focus on holistic development, including academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and character building.

JNVST Exam Highlights
JNVST Exam Important Dates
JNVST Exam Application Form
Steps To Apply!
JNVST Exam Eligiblility Criteria
JNVST Exam Syllabus
JNVST Exam Pattern
JNVST Exam FAQs

The exam pattern typically includes objective-type questions in subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Mental Ability for Class VI students and Mathematics, Science, English, and Hindi for Class IX students. JNVST has a two-stage selection process, with the first stage being a written examination followed by an interview for the shortlisted candidates.Successful candidates receive free education, including boarding and lodging, at JNVs located across India. The JNVST exam is a critical opportunity for students to receive quality education and create a foundation for their future academic and career success.

Highlights

Exam Name	Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
Full-Form	Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test
Conducting Body	Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Level of Exam	National
Frequency	Annual
Application Mode	Online (for Class VI) / Offline (for Class IX)
Mode of Exam	Offline
Classes Covered	Class VI to Class XII
Medium of Instruction	Regional Languages with Hindi and English
Subjects (Class VI)	Mathematics, Science, Mental Ability
Subjects (Class IX)	Mathematics, Science, English, Hindi
Selection Process	Two-Stage Process (Written Exam & Interview)
Scholarships	Free Education, Boarding, and Lodging
Objective	Providing Quality Education to Rural and Remote Students

Important Dates

Date
Event
Exam Class
Phase
Mode


04 Nov, 2023
Exam – JNVST Class 6 – Phase I
Class 6
Phase I
Offline

20 Jan, 2024
Exam – JNVST Class 6 – Phase II
Class 6
Phase II
Offline

						

Important Dates

Date	Event	Exam Class	Phase	Mode
04 Nov, 2023	Exam – JNVST Class 6 – Phase I	Class 6	Phase I	Offline
20 Jan, 2024	Exam – JNVST Class 6 – Phase II	Class 6	Phase II	Offline

Applictaion Form

NVS releases Class 6 Navodaya admission form 2024. JNVST class 6 application form 2024 can be filled online and there is no application fee for the same. Students can apply for JNVST 2024-25 exam, online on navodaya.gov.in and cbseitms.in. NVS has released the JNV class 6 application form.

Go to the official link
Click on Class 6 registration link.
Fill all the details in the application form.
Upload documents as asked in the specified format.
Now, preview the form and submit it.

JNVST Class 6 Admission 2024 Documents Required after selection

S.No.	Documents
1	Residence Certificate in the prescribed format
2	Proof of birth date
3	Proof of eligibility as per the conditions of JNVs
4	For admission under rural quota – certificate verifying that the child had studied in an institution based in a notified rural area.
5	Other documents specified by the particular JNV.

JNVST Class 9 Application Details

Students can submit the JNVST Class 9 application form in online mode. The form needs to be submitted after reviewing all the details furnished along with the required documents. Alongside, upload the recent passport-sized photograph while filling JNVST 2024 application form class IX. Students can follow the steps given below in order to fill JNV class 9th admission form 2024:

Steps To Apply

Step 1: Visit the official link: www.nvsadmissionclassnine.in homepage and click on the link to fill JNVST 9th application form 2024.
Step 2: Fill in personal details in the form and upload your passport size photo in the provided space.
Step 3: Enter academic details in JNVST admission form.
Step 4: Upload the candidate’s and parent’s signatures in the JNVST 2024 form.
Step 5: After filling the form, preview the details filled and submit it.
Step 6: Take a printout of the filled JNVST 2024 application form and retain it for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria

JNVST Class 6 Eligibility Criteria

Only students belonging to the district where the particular Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located are eligible to apply for admission.
Students applying for admission to class VI via JNVST 2024 must be currently enrolled in Class V in a government, government aided/ any other recognized school or pursuing a ‘B’ certificate competency course of National Institute of Open Schooling in the same district.
Students claiming admission under rural quota must have studied from classes 3 to 5 in a government/ government aided/ recognized school located in a rural area.
The candidate who has not been promoted and admitted to class V before July 31, 2023 is not eligible to apply.

JNVST Class 9 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates studying in class 8 during the current academic session in government/government recognized school are eligible to apply for JNV class 9 admission.
Applicant must studying in a school of the same district where the particular Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is functioning and where the admission is sought.
Students appearing for JNVST must pass the final exam of class 8 at the time of admission.
Students seeking admission to JNV class 9 must be between 11 to 15 years of age. There is no age relaxation for reserved category, students must be born between May 1, 2009 and April 30, 2011 (both days inclusive)

Exam Syllabus

Class 6 Syllabus

Subject	Topics Covered
Mental Ability Test (MAT)	Figure Series, Analogy, Classification, Arithmetic Test,
	Number and Figure Series, Hidden Figures,
	Pattern Completion, Mirror Images, Space Visualization,
	Cubes and Dice, Embedded Figures, etc.
Arithmetic Test	Number and Number System, Four Fundamental Operations on
	Whole Numbers, Factors and Multiples, LCM and HCF,
	Fractional Numbers, Simplification of Numerical
	Expressions, Percentage and its Applications,
	Measurement of Length, Mass, Capacity, Time, and
	Temperature, etc.
Language Test	Comprehension of a Passage, Rearrangement of Sentences,
(English & Hindi)	Formation of New Words by using the given Letters,
	Spelling-Detecting Mis-spelt Words, Word Meaning,
	Singular and Plural Forms, Gender,
	Verb Formation, Adjective, Adverbs, Pronouns,
	Prepositions, Conjunctions, Identification of Nouns,
	Synonyms and Antonyms, etc.

Class 9 Syllabus

Subject	Topics Covered
English	Reading Comprehension, Passage Writing,
	Grammar (Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adverb, Adjective,
	Preposition, Conjunction, Tenses, etc.),
	Vocabulary, Writing Skills, etc.
Hindi	अन्तर्वाचन और सार्थक व्याकरण,
(हिंदी)	पाठ सारांश, पाठ लेखन, शब्द रचना, व्याकरण (संज्ञा,
	सर्वनाम, क्रिया, क्रिया-विशेषण, क्रिया-विशेषण,
	सर्वनाम, सम्बन्ध सूचक, अव्यय, संयोजक, काल, आदि),
	शब्दावली, रचनात्मक लेखन, आदि।
Mathematics	Number System, Algebraic Expressions, Linear Equations
	in One Variable, Quadrilaterals, Cubes and Cube Roots,
	Data Handling, Square Roots, Percentage and its
	Applications, Rational Numbers, Exponents and Powers,
	Direct and Inverse Proportions, etc.
Science	Matter in Our Surroundings, Is Matter Around Us Pure?,
	Motion, Force and Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work and
	Energy, Sound, Natural Resources, and Their Conservation,
	Structure of Atoms, Cell Structure and Functions,
	Reproduction, Improvement in Food Resources, etc.
Social Science	History (The French Revolution, Socialism in Europe and
	the Russian Revolution), Geography (India – Size and
	Location, Physical Features of India), Political Science
	(Constitutional Design, Electoral Politics, Working of
	Institutions), Economics (The Story of Village Palampur,
	People as Resource, Poverty as a Challenge, etc.)

Exam Pattern

Aspect	Details
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
Type of Questions	Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks	100 marks
Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)
Sections	Four Sections:
	1. English (15 marks)
	2. Hindi (15 marks)
	3. Mathematics (35 marks)
	4. Science (35 marks)
Marking Scheme	Each question carries 1 mark.
Negative Marking	No negative marking for incorrect answers.
Medium of Exam	English, Hindi, or regional language as per
	student’s choice.

FAQs

What is the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)?

JNVST is an entrance exam conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti to select students for admission into Class 9 of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across India

Who is eligible to appear for the JNVST Class 9 exam?

Students who are studying in Class 8 in the academic session 2023-24 in a recognized government or government-aided school are eligible to apply for the Class 9 JNVST.

What subjects are covered in the JNVST Class 9 exam syllabus?

The JNVST Class 9 exam syllabus includes English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Science. The question paper is available in three languages: English, Hindi, and the regional language of the state concerned.

Is there any negative marking in the JNVST Class 9 exam?

No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the JNVST Class 9 exam. Students are encouraged to attempt all questions.