Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released Navodaya Entrance Exam Date 2026-27 - Check Class 6, 9 Dates. Check the exam schedule and your centre details on the official website (navodaya.gov.in).
Navodaya Entrance Exam Date 2026-27 Out - Check Class 6, 9 Dates Online @ navodaya.gov.in
Organisation
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Job location
All India
Posted on
11 Nov 2026
Last updated
11 Nov 2026
Read from the official notice. Always confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website.
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 Class 6 Entrance Exam Date 2026-27
Particulars
Class 6 Details
Exam Date
28 November 2026
Day
Saturday
Exam Start Time
11:30 AM
Exam End Time
1:30 PM
Duration
2 Hours
Questions
80
Marks
100
OMR Answer Sheet
Yes
Admit Card Status
Released
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
Particulars
Class 9 Details
Exam Date
10 April 2027
Day
Saturday
Exam Duration
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Mode
Offline / OMR-Based
Questions
100
Total Marks
100
Admission Basis
Vacancies and Applicable NVS Selection Criteria
Admit Card Release Date
Not Yet Officially Confirmed
The NVS Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test will be conducted on 10 April 2027.
Navodaya Class 6 Exam Pattern 2027
Section
Questions
Marks
Suggested Duration
Mental Ability and Environmental Studies
40 (20 + 20)
50 (25 + 25)
60 Minutes
Arithmetic Test
20
25
30 Minutes
Language Test
20
25
30 Minutes
Total
80
100
120 Minutes
Navodaya Class 6 Qualifying Marks 2027
Section
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Mental Ability and Environmental Studies
14
Arithmetic
7
Language
7
Navodaya Class 9 Exam Pattern 2027
Subject
Questions
Marks
English
15
15
Hindi
15
15
Mathematics
35
35
General Science
35
35
Total
100
100
Navodaya Class 6 Eligibility 2027
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.
The official JNVST 2027 prospectus sets eligibility conditions for admission to Class 6.
Navodaya Class 9 Eligibility 2027
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.
Admission to Class 9 is offered against vacant seats through the Lateral Entry Selection Test.
According to the official prospectus:
Navodaya Entrance Exam 2026-27 Examination Timing
Particulars
Class 6
Class 9
Exam Date
28 November 2026
10 April 2027
Exam Start Time
11:30 AM
10:00 AM
Exam End Time
1:30 PM
12:30 PM
Duration
2 Hours
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Additional Time for Eligible Divyang Candidates
40 Minutes
50 Minutes
Answer Mode
OMR
OMR
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.
More Details
Navodaya Entrance Exam Date 2026-27 Important Dates
How to Download Navodaya Class 6 Admit Card 2027?
Visit the official NVS Class 6 admission portal at cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs/.
Click the link for downloading Class VI JNVST 2027 admit cards.
Enter the registration number and date of birth or other details requested by the portal.
Submit the details.
Open the displayed admit card.
Check the student information and examination centre.
