Jawahar Navoday Vidyalaya

How many Navodaya Schools in India?& Fees Structure

• Around 650+ JNV schools across India

• Present in almost every district (except some regions)

• Total students: 3 lakh+

• Class 6–8 → FREE (food + hostel + books + uniform)

• Class 9–12 → ₹600/month (only for some students)

• Girls, SC/ST, BPL → Mostly free

JNV Admission Process

Admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is conducted through a competitive entrance examination known as the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), which is designed and administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

• Admission is through JNVST (Selection Test) conducted by CBSE

• Test is non-verbal & class-neutral → focuses on aptitude, not syllabus

• Designed to support rural students equally

• Accessibility & Awareness

  • Application forms are FREE

  • Special efforts for remote/rural areas

  • Awareness via:

    • Doordarshan & All India Radio

    • Newspapers & pamphlets

    • School visits by JNV teachers

    • Official websites

Class 6 Admission Process

• Must be a resident of the same district

• Must study in Class 5 in a govt./recognized school

• Age: 10–12 years

• Must have studied Classes 3, 4, and 5 in the same district

• Cannot apply twice or repeat

• 75% seats are reserved for rural students

• Rural status based on school location (Class 3–5)

• No second attempt allowed

• Wrong details → application rejected

• Aadhaar required for benefits (or enrolment needed)

• 📝 Application Start: July – August

• ⏳ Last Date to Apply: September – October

• 🎯 Exam Date:

  • Phase 1: January

  • Phase 2: April

• 📢 Result: March – May

  Class 9 Admission Process

  (Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST))

  Online Registration: Candidates must apply online through the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) portal. For the 2026-27 session, the registration window typically opens in July and closes by late October.

• Current Grade: The student must be studying in Class 8 in a government or government-recognised school during the current academic year.

• Residency: Candidates must apply in the same district where they are studying and where the JNV is located.

• Age Limit: For the 2026-27 session, candidates must have been born between 1st May 2011 and 31st July 2013 (both days inclusive).

• Previous Schooling: Only students from recognised schools are eligible; repeaters (those who have already passed Class 9 or 10) are not eligible to apply.

• Application Start: September

• ⏳ Last Date: October – November

• 🎯 Exam Date: February

• 📢 Result: March – April