JNVST 2026 — Official Notification Summary


Important Dates

Event

Date (Expected)

Notification Release

July 2025

Online Registration Opens

August 2025

Last Date to Apply

September 2025

Admit Card Download

December 2025

Exam Date (Phase 1 — Cold States)

November 2025

Exam Date (Phase 2 — Other States)

January 2026

Result Declaration

March 2026


How to Apply Online

  1. Visit navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.nic.in

  2. Click on "Class VI / Class IX Registration"

  3. Fill in candidate details — name, DOB, parent info, school details, district

  4. Upload passport-size photograph and signature

  5. Select exam centre preference

  6. Submit — No application fee (completely free)

  7. Download and print the confirmation page


Required Documents

  • Class V / VIII school certificate (from Head Master)

  • Date of Birth proof (Aadhaar / Birth Certificate)

  • Caste Certificate (if applicable — SC/ST/OBC)

  • Disability Certificate (if applicable)

  • Passport-size photograph (white background)

  • Parent/Guardian signature

  • Rural Area Certificate (if from rural background)