Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) offer an incredible opportunity for talented students in Assam to receive free, quality education from Class 6 onwards. These fully residential and co-educational schools are managed by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. If you’re a parent or student looking to apply for Assam JNV Admission 2026, this guide will walk you through the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, benefits, and step-by-step online application process.
Benefits of Studying in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Free Education: No tuition fees. Education, lodging, boarding, uniforms, and textbooks are provided free of cost.
CBSE Curriculum: Students are prepared for CBSE board examinations.
Nominal Contribution: Only ₹600/month is collected from Classes IX to XII under Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN), with full exemption for SC/ST, girl students, and students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.
Government Employee Ward Fee: ₹1500/month or actual children education allowance (whichever is less), minimum ₹600/month.
Eligibility Criteria for Assam JNV Admission
Domicile & School Criteria
Only students who are:
Studying in Class V in a government, government-aided, or recognized school within the same district where the JNV is located.
Bona fide residents of the district are eligible to apply.
Age Limit
Students must be born between 1st May 2014 and 31st July 2016 (both dates inclusive).
Age eligibility applies to all categories including SC, ST, and OBC.
Education Qualification
Must be studying Class V for the full academic session 2023-24 in a recognized school.
Attempt Limit
Only one attempt is allowed. Re-appearing candidates are not eligible.
Rural Quota
75% of seats are reserved for rural area students.
Candidates must have completed Classes III, IV, and V in rural schools in the same district.
Class V must be completed in a full academic session from a rural school in the concerned district.
JNV Selection Test (JNVST) – Pattern & Duration
Duration: 2 hours (11:30 AM to 1:30 PM)
Type: Objective-type questions (MCQs)
Sections: 3 Sections, Total 80 Questions, 100 Marks
