The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2025, conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), offers a unique opportunity for talented students from rural areas to access quality education through Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). Here’s a comprehensive guide to the eligibility criteria and admission process for aspiring candidates:
Eligibility Criteria for JNVST 2025:
- Schooling Requirement: Candidates must have studied Class V during the academic session 2024-25 in a government, government-aided, or other recognized schools located in the same district where they seek admission to a JNV.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be born between 01-05-2013 and 31-07-2015 (both dates inclusive). A valid birth certificate issued by a government authority is mandatory at the time of admission.
- Residence Requirement: It is essential for candidates to reside in the district where the JNV they are applying for is located. A bonafide residence certificate of the parent must be submitted during document verification after provisional selection.
- Transgender Candidates: While there is no specific reservation for transgender candidates, they need to submit a certificate from the competent authority prescribed by the concerned State Government regarding their gender.
- Proofs of Eligibility: Parents are required to submit documents verifying their child's eligibility as per NVS guidelines and admission notifications.
Reservation Policies and Quotas:
- Girls Reservation: A minimum of one-third of total seats are reserved for girls, ensuring equitable representation.
- SC/ST Reservation: Seats are reserved in proportion to the population of Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the district, with a minimum reservation of 15% for SC and 7.5% for ST, not exceeding 50% combined.
- OBC Reservation: 27% reservation is provided for Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates as per the central list.
- Rural-Urban Quota: At least 75% of seats in each district are filled by candidates from rural areas. The remaining seats are open for both rural and urban candidates based on merit.
Selection Test Details:
- Test Format: The selection test assesses candidates in three sections: Mental Ability, Arithmetic, and Language.
- Admission Process: Admissions to Class VI in JNVs are strictly based on merit in the JNVST. No candidate is allowed to appear for the test more than once.
- Test Center: Each candidate is assigned an examination center indicated on the Admit Card, which is mandatory for appearing in the test. Admit Cards can be downloaded from the NVS website.
The JNVST 2025 provides a platform for deserving rural students to secure admission in JNVs across India. By ensuring transparent selection based on merit and fulfilling eligibility criteria, NVS aims to empower students with quality education and holistic development opportunities. For more detailed information and updates, candidates and parents are encouraged to visit the official NVS website and stay informed about the JNVST 2025 admission process.
