Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni, Katni Admission 2026-27 (Started)

  Location - Katni, Madhya Pradesh

  Board - CBSE

  School Type - Navodaya Vidyalaya

  Contact Number - 1800-180-7992

  Email Address - jnvbarsoor[at]gmail[dot]com

  Official Website - navodaya.gov.innvs/nvs-school/KATNI/en/home/

  Address - Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni, District - Katni, Madhya Pradesh

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Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Admission 2026-27

Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni is located in Katni , Madhya Pradesh . It is one of the schools operated by the Jawahar Narvodya Vidyalaya or JNV which is a Central Government school system managed and operated by the central government throughout the country. Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni has released the notification for admission for the 2026 - 2027 session. The candidates interested are required to fill out the entrance examination for admission into the schools. The entrance examination for admission into the JVS school is JNVST. Every candidate must score satisfactory marks in the JNVST entrance examination to get a seat in the school.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Highlights

Exam name	Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test
Admission Class	Class 6 at Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni
Exam Conducting Body	Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Examination Level	National
Official Website	navodaya.gov.in
Examination Fee	Free (Rs.0/-)
Available Seats for NVS Class VI admission 2026	Maximum of 80 in JNV Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni

Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Important Dates 2026 - 2027

Helpdesk Number for Class VI JNVST 2026 - 2027 & Class IX LEST 2026 - 2027: 0120- 2975754

Application Link: navodaya.gov.in

Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Admission Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria for the Jawahar Narvodya Vidyalaya admission:

Class 6th

• If you belong to the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni, then the chances of you getting into the JNVs become easy as 75% of the reservation will be provided, and the rest 25% will be provided to the other nearby districts
• For class 6th admission, the candidate must have completed his/her education in class 5th from the same district, which is a government-aided/government-run school
• The candidate’s age must be in between 9 to 13 years of age

Class 9th

• If you belong to the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni then the chances of you getting into the JNVs become easy as 75% of the reservation will be provided, and the rest 25% will be provided to the other nearby districts
• For class 9th admission, the candidate must have completed his/her education in class 8th from the same district, which is a government-aided/government-run school
• The candidate’s age must be between 13 to 16 years of age

Class 12th

• If you belong to the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni then the chances of you getting into the JNVs become easy as 75% of the reservation will be provided, and the rest 25% will be provided to the other nearby districts
• For class 12th admission, the candidate must have completed his/her education in class 10th from the same district which is a government-aided/government-run school
• The candidate must be in between 16 to 18 years of age

Jawahar Narvodya Vidyalaya Selection Test

The selection of the candidate will be based on the merit list prepared by the JNV Samiti. You have to score passing marks to become eligible for admission. A total of 80 students will be shortlisted from the Katni district. The details on the JNVST are as follows:

JNVST Examination Pattern

The examination pattern for the JNVST entrance examination is as follows:

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Mental Ability Test	40	50	60 minutes
Arithmetic	20	25	30 minutes
Language Test	20	25	30 minutes
Total	80	100	2 hours

JNVST Syllabus

The following is the syllabus for the Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2026 - 2027:

Mental Ability Test

• Analogy
• Classification
• Numerical series
• Pattern perception
• Hidden figures

Arithmetic Test

• Number and numeric system.
• Four fundamental operations on the whole number.
• Fractional numbers and four fundamental operations on them.
• Factors and multiples including their properties.
• LCM and HCF of numbers.
• Decimals and fundamental operations on them.
• Conversion of fractions to decimals and vice-versa.
• Measurement of length, mass, capacity, time, money, etc.
• Distance, time, and speed.
• Approximation of expressions.
• Simplification of Numerical Expressions,
• Percentage and its applications.
• Profit and loss.
• Simple interest.
• Perimeter, area, and volume.

Language Test

• Reading Comprehension
• Passage Answering
• Grammatical Error spotting

JNVST Admit Card 2026 - 2027

The admit card for the JNVST can be downloaded from the official website of the JNV. The admit card for the JNVST entrance examination is released by the examination authority.

How to Apply for the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Admission 2026 - 2027?

You can follow these steps to apply for the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni admission-

• Visit the official website of the Jawahar Narvodya Vidyalaya (navodaya.gov.in) and click on the register button
• After clicking on the register button, login to your account using your login credentials
• After logging in, fill out the application form with your name, address, education details, father’s name, mother’s name, etc.
• Make sure to select the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni while filing the application form under the choice of school
• Now, upload the documents mentioned below followed by clicking on the submit button
• You can now download the application form which can be used later

Documents Required for Jawahar Narvodya Vidyalaya Admission

The following are the documents required for the Navodaya Vidyalaya application form-

• Scanned Photograph of the candidate
• Scanned left-hand thumb impression of the candidate
• Scanned class 5th, 8th, or 10th marksheet/passing certificate for your relevant class admission
• Identification IDs-Aadhar Card, Pan card, Birth certificate, etc.

JNVST Result 2026 - 2027

The result for the JNVST 2026 - 2027 is not yet released, we will update the result for the JNSVT once the examination is conducted.  You can find the result for the JVS 2026-27 session on the following sources-

• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
• District Education Officer
• District Magistrate
• Deputy Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti of the Region.
• The website of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti navodaya.gov.in
• The Principal, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya concerned, will also inform the

provisionally selected candidates through SMS on the registered mobile the number followed by a speed post on the address provided

JVS Waitlist

JVS also releases two waitlists for the vacant seats which may arise to the unwillingness to non-submission the documents. Any candidate from the waiting list if wanted admission can block his/her seat by visiting the selected JVS school premises and depositing the documents.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Selection Procedure

The selection for the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni will be done through a merit list prepared based on the marks earned by the candidate. The reservation policy of the JNVs will provide reserved category candidates an easy to get admission into the Jawahar Narvodya Vidyalaya Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni , .

After confirmation of the admission, you can block your seat by submitting the documents with the time frame embarked by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni school. The following are the documents that you need to submit to confirm your admission-

• Passport size photograph of the child
• Class 5th School leaving certificate of a recognized school of the same district
• birth certificate issued by the government
• Domicile certificate
• Aadhar Card of the child and the parents
• Certificate of caste (In case of SC/ST/OBC) (if any)
• Certificate of disability(if any)
• Class 5th marksheet
• JNVST admit card
• JNVST Scorecard

FAQs about Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni

Is Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Admission 2026 - 2027 window open?

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti application submission's last date was August 27, 2025. 

Can I submit an application again next year (Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni Admission 2027-28), in case of an unsuccessful attempt this year?

No candidate is eligible to appear in the selection test for the second time. So the child will not be eligible for Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni application 2027-28.

Is there any negative marking for the Navodaya Vidyalaya Katni admission test?

Yes, there is a negative marking for the wrong answer of 1/4th i.e., 0.25 marks are deducted from the total.

Is Navodaya Vidyalaya a government Organization?

Narvodya Vidyalayas are run by an autonomous body that comes under the Ministry of Education, Department of School Education and Literacy, Government of India called Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).