Class 6 admission 2027–28: at a glance
| Exam date | 28 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 31 July 2026 (original prospectus deadline) |
| Result information | Expected by end of March 2027; not a declared result |
| Date of birth range | 1 May 2015 to 31 July 2017, inclusive |
| School-study requirement | Class V during 2026–27; required study in Classes III, IV and V |
| Exam duration | 2 hours (11:30 AM–1:30 PM) |
| Total questions / marks | 80 / 100 |
The original prospectus deadline is not a claim about later extensions. The single-phase exam covers summer- and winter-bound JNVs. Check the current portal for subsequent notices.
Exam pattern
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability + EVS | 20 + 20 | 25 + 25 | 60 minutes |
| Arithmetic | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Language | 20 | 25 | 30 minutes |
Source: Class 6 prospectus 2027–28, PDF pages 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 13, 17, 18. Official PDF ↗ · Checked 8 October 2026.
Open official class 6 portal ↗The reviewed Class VI prospectus includes Mental Ability and Environmental Studies within the combined 50-mark section. Mental Ability and EVS each have 20 questions and 25 marks. Arithmetic and Language each have 20 questions and 25 marks. The complete paper has 80 questions and 100 marks.
What the 2027 prospectus lists
The reviewed Class VI prospectus includes Mental Ability and Environmental Studies within the combined 50-mark section. Mental Ability and EVS each have 20 questions and 25 marks. Arithmetic and Language each have 20 questions and 25 marks. The complete paper has 80 questions and 100 marks.
Timing and marking
The exam is scheduled for 28 November 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Each correct answer earns 1.25 marks and the prospectus lists no negative marking. It provides an additional 40 minutes for eligible Divyang candidates.
Always verify final results, dates, documents and admission directions through official NVS sources.
Sectional qualification
The listed minima are 14 marks in the combined Mental Ability/EVS section, 7 in Arithmetic and 7 in Language. These sectional minima are not district selection cut-offs.
OMR preparation
Use a blue or black ballpoint pen and darken only the chosen option. The prospectus does not allow altering darkened circles with erasing or correction fluid. Match the OMR and question-booklet numbers before answering.
Use the guide alongside the original document
This guide explains the relevant Navodaya Vidyalaya selection-test rules in plain language, but the class-specific prospectus and subsequent official notices govern an individual application. Open the linked PDF at the relevant page, confirm your academic session and preserve the current notice. If your district, category or study situation has a special condition, ask the responsible JNV or official help channel before assuming a general example applies.
Next steps and related information
Use the source-linked admission tables for dates, age and study requirements; the PDF library for the full prospectus; and the JNV cut-off finder for available historical records. Check the result guide for your class after an official announcement. This website organises public information and calculations; it does not declare results, collect candidate credentials or guarantee selection.
Official Source and References
Official NVS sources are the final authority for result availability, dates, selection, school records and admission instructions.
Visit the official NVS website ↗