Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 30 May 2025 |
| Application Start | 30 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 July 2025 |
| Exam Date (Phase I) | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Exam Date (Phase II) | 11 Apr 2026 |
| Result (Phase I) | Jan 2026 |
| Result (Phase II) | May 2026 |
Application period: 30 May – 29 July 2025
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Applicants | ₹0 (No fee) |
No application fee required for any category
Eligibility Criteria
- Born between 01 May 2014 and 30 July 2016
- Should be studying in Class 5 during 2025–26 in a govt. or recognized school in the same district
- Only one attempt, no repeaters eligible
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 40 | 50 | 120 minutes |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 | |
| Language | 20 | 25 |
Total: 80 questions, 100 marks, no negative marking
Seat Intake
Total of 654 seats across all JNVs
| State/UT | Seats |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 76 |
| Bihar | 39 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 54 |
| Rajasthan | 35 |
| …others | See table below |
Required Documents
- Passport-size photo, signature (student & guardian)
- Birth & residence proof (Aadhaar, certificate)
- 5th class school certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
Documents needed during form fill and for verification
How to Apply
- Visit the official portal: navodaya.gov.in
- Click “Admission – Class VI Registration”
- Complete registration & log in
- Fill personal and academic details
- Upload photos/documents & submit
- Download confirmation slip for reference