What is the JNV Selection Test?
JNV Selection Test is a national-level entrance exam for Class 6. It’s held every year by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). These schools are run by the Government of India and provide free education, books, food, hostel, and everything else a student needs to study and grow.
The exam is meant mainly for rural and government school students studying in Class 5. If selected, students get full support till Class 12, free of cost.
Who Can Apply?
Any student who meets the following criteria can apply for the test. A student who:
- Is studying in Class 5 during the current academic year
- Is from a government or government-recognized school
- Has not applied for the JNVST before
- Is from the same district where the JNV is located
There are also rules about age and residence, but those are explained in the official prospectus.
Exam Pattern – JNV Entrance Exam Class 6 (2026)
The exam is in offline mode (pen and paper). Students get an OMR sheet and a question booklet. It has three parts:
- Mental Ability Test (MAT) – 40 Questions – 50 Marks – 60 minutes
- Arithmetic Test – 20 Questions – 25 Marks – 30 minutes
- Language Test – 20 Questions – 25 Marks – 30 minutes
Total: 80 Questions, 100 Marks, 2 hours
All questions are multiple choice. Each correct answer gives 1.25 marks.
There is “No Negative” marking.
The exam is not tough, but it needs practice. If you’re studying in Class 5 and understand your school books well, you can easily crack it with regular revision.
Qualifying Marks – JNV Class 6 (2026-27)
To get selected, you must clear each section separately. This is very important. Even if your total score is good, if you fail one part, you’ll be out.
Here’s the minimum you must get:
- Mental Ability – 14 marks
- Arithmetic – 7 marks
- Language – 7 marks
If you fail even one of these, you won’t be shortlisted. So give equal time to all three. Also remember, the selection is purely merit based.
Medium of the Exam
You can choose the exam language while filling the online form. It can be:
- Hindi
- English
- Urdu
- Bengali
- Marathi
- Tamil
- Telugu
- Malayalam
- Punjabi
- And others, depending on your state
Once selected, you cannot change the language later. The question paper and OMR sheet will be given in the same language you choose.
What Is the OMR Sheet?
You will be given an OMR sheet in the exam. It is a special answer sheet where you fill bubbles to mark the correct answer.
- Use blue or black ballpoint pen only
- Don’t use pencil, whitener, or ink remover
- Fill only one circle for each question
- Once filled, you cannot change the answer
- Do not fold or damage the sheet
Bring your admit card, a recent photo, and ID proof (like Aadhaar or residence certificate) to the exam center.
Extra Time for Divyang (Disabled) Students
Students with disability (Divyang) will get 40 minutes of extra time. This is allowed for:
- Blind students
- Students with hearing problem
- Students with physical disabilities
- Dwarfism
- Acid attack survivors
You will need to bring a valid disability certificate at the time of exam or admission.
JNV Selection Test Class 6 Syllabus 2026–27
The official syllabus for Class 6 selection test is divided into three parts. All questions in the exam will come from these topics only. Below is the subject-wise syllabus as per the official guidelines by NVS.
Mental Ability Test | 40 Questions | 50 Marks –|60 Minutes
This part is based on reasoning. It has picture-based and logic-based questions.
Topics:
- Odd-Man Out
- Figure Matching
- Pattern Completion
- Figure Series
- Analogy
- Geometrical Figure Completion (Triangle, Square, Circle)
- Mirror Imaging
- Paper Folding and Unfolding
- Space Visualization
- Embedded Figures
Arithmetic Test | 20 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes
This part is based on basic maths studied in Class 4 and Class 5.
Topics:
- Number and Numeric System
- Four Fundamental Operations (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
- Factors and Multiples
- Decimals and Fractions
- Conversion of Fractions to Decimals and Vice Versa
- Measurement (Length, Weight, Time, Money)
- Simplification of Expressions
- Profit and Loss (without using percentage)
- Area and Perimeter (Square, Rectangle, Triangle)
- Types of Angles
- Reading and Understanding Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
Language Test | 20 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes
This part checks your understanding of short passages.
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- 4 passages
- 5 questions for each passage
Topics:
- Word meanings
- Opposites (antonyms)
- Same meaning words (synonyms)
- Grammar-based questions
- Understanding the idea of the paragraph
Where to Download Entrance Exam Class 6 Syllabus PDF?
Students should always keep a copy of the full syllabus to revise regularly. You can download the Entrance Exam Class 6 Syllabus PDF for free from EducateIndia.in (as soon as it’s uploaded) or from the official Navodaya website.
The Navodaya Class 6 Syllabus 2026 PDF includes all three sections, topics, exam pattern, and time division — perfect for printing or sharing with teachers and friends.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – JNVST 2026
Q1. What are the subjects in the JNVST Class 6 exam?
Mental Ability, Arithmetic (Maths), and Language (Reading).
Q2. How many questions are there in total?
80 questions – 40 in Mental Ability, 20 in Arithmetic, 20 in Language.
Q3. How much time is given for the exam?
2 hours total. Each section has a fixed time.
Q4. What are the minimum marks to pass?
Mental Ability: 14, Arithmetic: 7, Language: 7 (all must be passed separately).
Q5. Is there negative marking in JNVST?
No.
Q6. Can I choose my exam language?
Yes, but only while filling the application. You can’t change it later.
Q7. What is the use of the syllabus PDF?
It helps you study topic by topic. You’ll know what to revise, what to skip, and how to prepare smarter.