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JNVST 2026 Class 6 Eligibility & 75% Rural Quota Checker

जवाहर नवोदय विद्यालय कक्षा 6 पात्रता एवं 75% ग्रामीण कोटा सत्यापन

Enter the child's Date of Birth, schooling location, reservation category, and gender to immediately verify Class 6 admission eligibility, calculate exact age, check the 75% rural district reservation, and avoid common disqualification traps.

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Candidate Eligibility Details

Candidate Date of Birth (DOB)

Official 2026 bracket: Born between 01-05-2014 and 31-07-2016 (inclusive).

School Location (Class 3, 4 & 5 Schooling)

Rural Area (ग्रामीण)

Classes 3, 4 & 5 studied in rural recognized school (75% seats reserved).

Urban Area (शहरी)

Studied even 1 single day in an urban school (competing in 25% open seats).

Candidate Gender

Girl (छात्रा)

Minimum 33.3% mandatory district reservation.

Boy / Other (छात्र)

Competes in respective category pool.

Reservation Category

Class 5 Academic Status

The candidate is studying Class 5 in the SAME district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located.

Eligible for JNVST 2026

Candidate is 100% Eligible!

Based on NVS guidelines, this candidate qualifies for Class 6 admission in the 2026-27 academic session.

Exact Candidate Age (As of May 1, 2026)

10 Years, 11 Months, 16 Days

Age Criteria: Passed (Between 01-05-2014 & 31-07-2016).

Rural Quota: 75% District Reserved Quota Applicable.

Gender Reservation: 33.3% Mandatory Girl Quota Verified.

Single Attempt Rule: Compliant (No repetition detected).

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Official NVS Class 6 Rules & Mandatory Documents

Essential guidelines established by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti to ensure smooth admission without rejection during certificate verification.

75% Rural Quota Rule

At least 75% of the seats in each district JNV are filled by candidates selected from rural areas. A candidate must have studied in a recognized rural school for all three grades: Class 3, Class 4, and Class 5.

Rural Certificate Signing

For rural quota, parents must submit a certificate issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, or District Collector) certifying the rural status of the school's location.

Strict Single Attempt Rule

No student is allowed to sit for JNVST a second time. NVS verifies databases across previous years with Aadhar / APAAR IDs. Re-appearing students are permanently disqualified.

1/3rd Girl Reservation

At least 33.3% (one-third) of the seats are strictly reserved for girls. If enough girls do not qualify, seats may be filled as per NVS norms, but preference is always given to rural girls.

Same District Domicile

Only candidates studying Class 5 in the particular district are eligible to apply for admission in the JNV of that district. Proof of study in that district is verified from the school Headmaster.

Mandatory Class 5 Promotion

The candidate must successfully pass Class 5 in the ongoing academic session. The admission is provisional until the official Class 5 Marksheet and Transfer Certificate (TC) are verified.

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Frequently Asked Questions by Parents

Clear answers to the most common queries regarding JNVST Class 6 eligibility, age calculation, and quota claims.

What is the official Date of Birth (DOB) range for JNVST 2026 Class 6 admission?

According to Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) rules, a candidate seeking admission to Class 6 must be born between May 1, 2014 and July 31, 2016 (both dates inclusive). This age bracket applies uniformly to all candidates across General, OBC, SC, ST, and Divyang categories without age relaxation.

What is the 75% Rural Quota in Navodaya Vidyalaya?

In every district Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, at least 75% of the total 80 seats (i.e. 60 seats) are strictly reserved for candidates from rural areas of the district. To qualify under the 75% rural quota, the child must have studied and passed Classes 3, 4, and 5 in a Government, Government-aided, or recognized school situated in an area classified as rural by the competent revenue authority.

What happens if a student studied Class 3 in a rural school but Class 4 in an urban school?

If a candidate has studied even a single day in a school located in an urban area during Class 3, 4, or 5, the candidate will be considered as an URBAN candidate. Urban candidates compete only for the remaining 25% open district seats.

Is a candidate allowed to appear in JNVST Class 6 twice?

Strictly NO. Under NVS regulations, no candidate is permitted to appear in the selection test for the second time under any circumstances. NVS cross-checks biometric, Aadhar, and school registration records; repeaters are summarily rejected and disqualified even after clearing the exam.

Is there any special reservation for Girl students in JNVST?

Yes. At least one-third (33.3%) of the total seats in every Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya are reserved exclusively for girl students across both rural and urban quotas.

Which district Navodaya Vidyalaya can a student apply to?

A candidate can ONLY apply for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya located in the district where the candidate is currently studying Class 5 during the ongoing academic session. You cannot apply in a different district even if your native place is there.

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