Navodaya Admit Card 2026: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially released the admit card for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for Class 6 admissions. Registered students can now download their hall tickets through the official admission portal free of cost.
JNVST is scheduled to be held on 13 December 2025 for admission to Class 6 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya’s across the country for the academic session 2026–27.
JNVST 2026 — Key Highlights
| Exam Name | JNVST 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Class | Class 6 |
| Admit Card Status | Issued |
| Admit Card Release Date | 17 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 13 December 2025 (Saturday) |
| Exam Time | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM |
Navodaya Admit Card 2026 — Overview
The admit card carries crucial details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, examination centre, reporting time and examination guidelines. Students must produce the printed admit card along with a valid identity proof at the exam centre.
Mandatory ID Proof (Any One):
- Aadhaar Card of the candidate
- Government-approved residence certificate of the parent (as uploaded in the application form)
The photograph printed on the admit card will be verified by the invigilator. Candidates without a valid admit card will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
Detailed JNVST 2026 Exam Information
Exam Structure & Question Pattern
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 40 | 50 | 60 minutes |
| Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total | 80 | 100 | 2 hours |
Additional Time for Divyang Candidates: 40 minutes
Question Type: Objective (MCQ)
Marking Scheme: 1.25 marks for each correct response; no negative marking
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Section | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| Mental Ability Test | 14 |
| Arithmetic Test | 7 |
| Language Test | 7 |
JNVST 2026: Regional Details (Assam)
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of JNVs in Assam | 28 + 1 additional JNV |
| Languages Available | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bodo, Garo, Bengali, Manipuri (Bangla Script), Manipuri (Meitei Mayek) |
Documents Required on Exam Day
Candidates must carry:
- Printed JNVST Admit Card (clear photograph mandatory)
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card or Parent’s Residence Certificate
- Blue or Black Ballpoint Pen (only ball pens allowed; pencil strictly prohibited)
Note: Non-compliance with document requirements will lead to disqualification from the exam.
Examination Centre Guidelines
| Centre Allotment: Candidates must appear only at the centre mentioned on their admit card. No requests for centre change will be accepted. |
| Reporting Time: Students must be seated by 11:00 AM. Late entry will not be permitted. |
| Photo Verification: Any mismatch in photographs must be reported to the concerned JNV Principal immediately. |
| Exit Rules: Candidates cannot leave the examination hall before the test concludes. |
How to Download Navodaya Admit Card 2026
Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official NVS admission portal using their registration number and password.
Steps:
- Visit the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti website.
- Click on the JNVST 2026 Admit Card link.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Download and print the admit card.
- Verify all details including name, photograph, exam centre and exam timing.
In case of discrepancies, candidates should immediately contact the Principal of their respective JNV. Help desks at all JNVs are available for assistance.
Navodaya Admission 2026 — Important Dates
| Notification Issue | 3 June 2025 |
| Application Start | 3 June 2025 |
| Application End | 13 August 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 17 November 2025 |
| Examination Date | 13 December 2025 |
| Result Declaration | End of March 2026 |
Important Links — JNVST 2026
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Application Form | Click Here |
| Download Prospectus | Click Here |
| Registration Form | Click Here |
| Sample Question Paper | Click Here |
| WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
