Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
JNVST is conducted by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (Ministry of Education) to identify and nurture rural talent across India. Admitted students receive free residential schooling, lodging, boarding, uniforms, textbooks, and computer education from Class 6 through 12. JNVs consistently outperform all other school chains in CBSE board exams and JEE/NEET results.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 100 Marks (80 Questions)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 40 Non-verbal Figure Questions | 50 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Section 2: Arithmetic Test | 20 Questions | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes |
| Section 3: Language Test | 20 Questions (4 Comprehension Passages) | 25 Marks | 30 Minutes |
+1.25 marks for correct response, zero negative marking. Total 80 questions for 100 marks.
Negative Marking Rule: No negative marking
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
District-level merit list; rural general category cutoff typically requires scoring 92-96+ marks out of 100.
Participating Institutes / Career Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rural reservation in JNVST?
Under central rules, at least 75% of the 80 seats in each Navodaya Vidyalaya are strictly reserved for candidates selected from rural areas of that district.
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