The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the admit cards for the Class 6 Selection Test (JNVST) for students in winter-bound regions. This examination is conducted for admission into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the 2026-27 academic session. For schools located in winter-bound regions, this examination is scheduled to be held on April 11, 2026. The admit cards have been available since March 16, 2026; therefore, registered students can now download their admit cards from the official website.
| Important | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | May 30, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 27, 2025 |
| Admit Card (Summer Bound) | November 17, 2025 |
| Exam Date (Summer Bound) | December 13, 2025 |
| Result (Summer Bound) | March 2026 |
| Admit Card (Winter Bound) | March 16, 2026 |
| Exam Date (Winter Bound) | April 11, 2026 |
| Result (Winter Bound) | May 2026 |
Application Fee
No fee of any kind is required to apply for this examination. The application fee has been set at ₹0 for candidates belonging to all categories: General, OBC, EWS, SC, and ST. This means that all students can apply for this examination without paying any fee. Candidates simply need to fill out and submit the online application form.
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 0
- SC / ST: Rs. 0 Students just need to fill the online form.
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Candidates must be born between May 1, 2014 and July 30, 2016 (both dates included), and must apply for Class 6 in Navodaya Vidyalaya:
- The student must have passed Class 5.
- The student must live in the district where the Navodaya school is located (rural/urban rules apply as per prospectus).
Seat Details for Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6
Total seats available for this session: 654 seats (for Winter Bound areas).
How to Download Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6 Admit Card
Follow these simple steps to get your admit card:
- First, open the official website: https://navodaya.gov.in
- Go to the “Latest Notifications” section on the homepage.
- Click on the “JNVST Class 6 Admit Card 2026 (Winter Bound)” link.
- Enter your Application Number / Registration ID and Date of Birth.
- Click on the Submit button.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Download it as a PDF.
- Take a clear printout of the admit card.
- Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID (such as an Aadhaar Card) with you on the day of the examination.
Important Links
| Download Admit Card (Winter Bound) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Registration || Login |
| Download Prospectus | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
FAQs – Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 6
It was released on March 16, 2026.
The exam will be on April 11, 2026.
No, it is free. Just log in with your details.
Students who passed Class 5, live in the right district, and are in the age range (born May 1, 2014 to July 30, 2016).
From the official site navodaya.gov.in or the direct admission portal.
