Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test 2012

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test 2012

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test 2012

Admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is made through National Level Competitive Examination conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education and the children are admitted at class VI level. Children are also being admitted against the vacant seats in class IX and in class XI also through Regional Level Examination/Marks in the previous qualifying examination. Education in Navodaya Vidyalayas is free of cost. A total of 75% of seats are reserved for rural children and a minimum of 33% of seats are reserved for girls. SCs/STs also have due reservations of 15% & 7?% respectively. The Scheme envisages establishment of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, one in each district of the country.

Last date for receipt of Application Forms : 31st October 2011  Date of Exam for Summer Bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas : 12th February, 2012 Date of Exam for Winter Bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas : 14th April 2012 Date of Exam for Extreme Winter Bound Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas : 10th June 2012

The medium of the test is in 21 Indian languages and is largely non-verbal and objective in nature and is so designed that talented children from rural areas are able to compete without suffering a disadvantage. All the children who have studied in and passed from Class V from any recognized school of that district and are between 9 to 13 years of age are eligible to appear JNVST for Class VI. As per the Scheme, a maximum of 80 Students can be admitted in Class VI per year in a JNV. However, in view of shortage of accommodation in some Vidyalaya, it is restricted to 40 only. Procedure For Admission Admissions to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas take place on the basis of a selection test designed and conducted by the CBSE. The test, called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Selection Test (JNVST) is of non-verbal nature, class neutral and so designed as to ensure that talented children from the rural areas are able to compete without facing any disadvantages. Sufficient publicity is done through Doordarshan, All India Radio, local newspapers, pamphlets, visits of Principals and teachers of Navodaya Vidyalayas to the local schools of the district. Eligibility Conditions To appear at the Selection Test, a candidate has to fulfill the following eligibility (i) A candidate appearing for the Selection Test must be studying in Class V in a Government/Government-Aided or other recognized school or schools under Schemes of "Sarav Shiksa Abhiyan" or 'B' certificate competency course of National Institute of Open Schooling in the same district where he/she is seeking admission in the just preceding academic session for which Selection Test is conducted. Actual admission in Class VI in the session is, however, subject to the condition of having passed Class V before admission. (ii) A candidate seeking admission must be between the age group 9-13 years on 1st May of the year of admission for which the Selection Test is conducted. This applies to all categories of candidates including those who belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe. (iii) A candidate claiming admission from rural quota must have studied and passed class III, IV & V from Government/Government Aided/recognized schools spending one full academic session each year in a school located in Rural area. Such conditions, however, are not application on those candidates who apply from urban quota. (iv) A candidate who is not promoted to Class V before November of the preceding academic year for which, the test is conducted is not eligible to apply. No candidate is allowed to appear in the selection test, for the second time under any circumstances. The parents of the children who qualify the Selection Test will have to submit following at the time of admission: i) Affidavit/Residence Certificates in prescribed proforma in addition to other documents demanded by the concerned Vidyalaya. ii) For candidates seeking admission under rural quota, the parents will also have to submit an affidavit to the effect that the child is studying in an Institute located in a notified rural area and that they are residing in a notified rural area. The above conditions are applicable to all the candidates irrespective to their caste or gender. Further details can be obtained from the institute website.

Address	:	Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti A-28, Kailash Colony, New Delhi - 110 048
Phone	:	91-11-29244152, 55 & 58 / 29234153, 54, 56 & 57
Fax	:	91-11-29244151
E-mail	:	Contact I
Website	:	www.navodaya.nic.in/