Last updated: 24 October 2026. JNVST 2027 is on 28 November 2026, and the paper has changed: half of the first section is now Environmental Studies (EVS). This guide explains the new JNVST 2027 exam pattern for Class 6, the syllabus for every section, the types of questions with examples, the qualifying marks, and a 5-week revision plan for the final weeks.
JNVST 2027 Exam Pattern at a Glance
Section | Questions | Marks | Suggested time | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Mental Ability Test (MAT) | 20 | 25 | 60 minutes (MAT + EVS together) | 14 out of 50 (MAT + EVS together) |
1. Environmental Studies (EVS) | 20 | 25 | ||
2. Arithmetic Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes | 7 out of 25 |
3. Language Test | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes | 7 out of 25 |
Total | 80 | 100 | 2 hours (11:30 AM to 1:30 PM) | Must clear all three sections |
All questions are objective, with four options and one correct answer.
1.25 marks per correct answer and no negative marking.
A single booklet contains all three sections. The suggested times are guidance; the child can manage the 2 hours freely, and a bell rings every 30 minutes.
Answers are marked on an OMR sheet with a blue or black ballpoint pen. Once a circle is darkened it cannot be changed: erasing, striking and whitener are not allowed.
Divyang candidates get 40 extra minutes.
What changed from earlier years
Earlier JNVST papers had 40 Mental Ability questions in Section 1, spread over many figure types. In JNVST 2027, Section 1 has 20 Mental Ability questions in 5 parts and 20 EVS questions. Old Navodaya model papers are still useful for MAT, Arithmetic and Language, but the child must now also prepare EVS.
Section 1A: Mental Ability Test (20 questions)
This is a non-verbal test based on figures and diagrams. It has five parts with four questions each (Q1 to Q20):
Part | Question type | What the child does |
|---|---|---|
I | Pattern completion (including alphabet and number patterns) | Find the piece that completes the missing part of a figure |
II | Figure series completion | Find the fourth figure that continues a series |
III | Geometrical figure completion (triangle, square, circle) | Find the piece that completes the shape |
IV | Mirror and water imaging | Find the exact mirror or water image |
V | Embedded figure | Find the answer figure in which the given figure is hidden |
Tip: mirror images and embedded figures are where most children lose marks. Practise 10 of each daily. Our Mental Ability syllabus and tips page has more practice ideas.
Section 1B: Environmental Studies (20 questions)
EVS has 15 MCQs and one passage followed by 5 questions (Q21 to Q40). It tests basic awareness of the child's surroundings, combining Science, Social Science and Environmental Education:
The natural world: transportation, rivers, mountains, plants and animals on land and water, natural disasters, types of houses and shelters, the water cycle
The human body: food and nutrients, hygiene and cleanliness, senses, basics of the digestive, circulatory and respiratory systems
Science in daily life: food preservation, water and air pollution, conservation of water and soil
Social surroundings: superlatives of India, states and capitals, national symbols, landscapes, festivals, seasons, forests, crops, clothes and fibres
Sample question (from the prospectus style): During the water cycle, what is the process called when the sun heats water in rivers and oceans and turns it into vapour? (A) Condensation (B) Precipitation (C) Evaporation (D) Infiltration. Answer: C.
Tip: NCERT EVS books for Classes 3, 4 and 5 ("Looking Around") cover almost all of this. Read one chapter a day and make a one-page fact list.
Section 2: Arithmetic Test (20 questions)
Number system: ascending and descending order, nearest 10/100/1000, number names and place value
Four fundamental operations on whole numbers
Factors and multiples and their properties
Fractions: addition and subtraction of like fractions, and multiplication (unlike fractions and division of fractions are not included)
Measurement of length, mass, capacity, time and money, with unit conversion
Simplification of numerical expressions
Perimeter of polygons; area of square, rectangle and triangle
Types of angles and simple applications, including directions and mapping
Data handling: bar graphs, tables and pictographs
Questions test understanding and application, not just calculation. For example: What is the prime factorisation of 1000? The answer is 2 × 2 × 2 × 5 × 5 × 5, because every factor must be prime. See our Mathematics syllabus and tips.
Section 3: Language Test (20 questions)
The Language Test checks reading comprehension. There are four passages with five questions each, on facts from the passage, word meanings, opposites and synonyms. It is written in the medium the child chose in the application form (for example Telugu, English or Hindi in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana).
Tip: read one short passage every day and answer questions within 6 to 7 minutes. Underline key words before looking at the options. Also see our English syllabus and tips.
How Ties Are Broken
If two candidates have the same total, NVS prefers, in order: higher marks in Mental Ability and EVS; then higher marks in Arithmetic; then an ST candidate over SC, SC over general/OBC and OBC over general; then a girl over a boy; then the younger candidate. Section 1 matters most, so do not neglect EVS.
5-Week Revision Plan for JNVST 2027
Week | Focus |
|---|---|
Week 1 (from 24 Oct) | EVS: finish NCERT Classes 3 to 5 fact lists. MAT: 10 questions of each part daily |
Week 2 | Arithmetic: fractions, measurement, perimeter and area, data handling. Language: one passage daily |
Week 3 | Two full mock tests on OMR sheets in 2 hours. Analyse mistakes section-wise |
Week 4 | Three mock tests; revise weak areas (mirror images, embedded figures, unit conversion) |
Week 5 (to 27 Nov) | Light revision, one mock every two days, practise OMR filling with a ballpoint pen, rest well before 28 November |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are there in JNVST 2027?
80 questions for 100 marks in 2 hours: 20 Mental Ability, 20 EVS, 20 Arithmetic and 20 Language.
Is EVS new in the Navodaya exam?
Yes. For JNVST 2027, Section 1 has 20 EVS questions alongside 20 Mental Ability questions, instead of 40 Mental Ability questions as before.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in JNVST?
14 marks in Mental Ability and EVS together, 7 in Arithmetic and 7 in Language. Qualifying all three sections is necessary, but selection depends on rank within the district and category.
Can I use a pencil on the OMR sheet?
No. Only a blue or black ballpoint pen is allowed, and answers cannot be changed after marking.
Related Guides
Source: NVS Prospectus cum Notification for JNVST 2027.
