Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)
Admission is done through competition test known
as JNVST conducted by CBSE and Students are
admitted in class VIth. The test consists the
objective questions on reasoning, mathematics
and language. It is Logically non-verbal and
objective in nature and designed so that rural
talented students are able to compete without
suffering any disadvantage.
In order to optionally utilize infrastructure
facilities, available vacant seats at class IXth
level are filled by selection test on the basis
of class VIIIth syllabus. Medium of test is
Hindi /English as per choice of applicants.
Vacant seats of class XIth are filled on the
basis of class Xth merit.
As per scheme maximum of 80 students are
admitted in class VIth every year.
Eligibility Criteria
1. A candidate appearing for selection test must
be studying in class VIth in Govt./ Govt. aided
or other recognized school of the district.
2. Age 9-13 year on Ist may of year of admission
for which selection test is conducted and it is
applicable for all categories.
3. Candidate applying for rural quota must have
passed class III, IV,V from school located in
rural area in the preceding 3 continuous
academic session without any repetition, gap or
break.
4. No candidate is allowed to appear in
selection test for the second time under any
circumstances.
Reservation Criteria
For Students of Rural Area: 75%
For Students of Urban Area: 25%
For Girls Students: 33%
For SC Students: 15%
For ST Students: 7.5%
For Ph Students: 3%