Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India that runs a network of co-educational residential schools called Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) in India. The JNVs provide education from Class VI to XII and follow the curriculum prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Admission to Class VI in Navodaya Vidyalayas is done through a selection test known as Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST).
Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must be studying in Class V in a government or government-aided school or in a school recognized by the government of the district where the JNV is located. The candidate must be born between May 1, 2009, and April 30, 2013.
Application Process: The application process for JNVST is usually done online or offline, depending on the state. The application forms are available on the official website of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
Exam Pattern: The exam consists of three sections - Mental Ability Test (MAT), Arithmetic Test (AT), and Language Test (LT). The test is of objective type and is designed to ensure that students from rural areas are not at a disadvantage.
Duration and Marking Scheme: The duration of the exam is two hours, and the maximum marks are 100. MAT carries 50 marks, AT carries 25 marks, and LT carries 25 marks. Each question carries one mark, and there is no negative marking.
Admit Card: The admit card for JNVST is usually issued by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti a few weeks before the exam. The candidates can download their admit card from the official website of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.
Result: The selection of students is done on the basis of their performance in the JNVST. The selection list is prepared and announced by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. The result is usually announced in the month of June or July.
Reservation: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti provides reservation for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) as per the government of India norms.
Important Dates: The dates for JNVST are announced by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti on their official website. The test is usually conducted in the month of January or February.
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