Navodaya Entrance Test Information 

     IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CANDIDATES

1. Composition of the Test

One Combined Question Paper: 100 marks (Time: 2 hours)

Note: The selection test will be of two hours duration and will have 3 sections with only

objective type questions. There are 80 questions in all carrying a total of 100 marks.

• Section 1 - Mental Ability Test: (40 Questions: 50 marks)

      This is a non-verbal test. Questions are based on figures and diagrams only. This section is divided into 10 parts having four questions each (Total 40 questions). There are different instructions for each part. The questions are meant to assess the general mental capabilities of the candidate.

• Section 2 - Arithmetic: (20 Questions: 25 marks)

The main purpose of this test is to assess the candidate's basic competencies in Arithmetic. Emphasis will be more on the testing of understanding and application of the concepts and skills involved. The examples given in this book will provide plenty of guidance to the candidates on the type of questions that are expected in the Arithmetic test.

Section 3-Language: (20 Questions: 25 marks)

The main purpose of this test is to assess the reading comprehension skills of the candidates. The test consists of 4 passages. Each passage is followed by five questions. Candidates are required to read each passage carefully and then attempt the questions that follow.

        2. Instructions for the Test

(1) The candidate must read the instructions given on the cover page of the test booklet carefully. Similarly, they must read the instructions given for each test/section before attempting the questions.

(2) Candidates are advised to confirm that the test booklet received by them is of the language opted for the test. If not, then the candidate should get it changed before the start of the examination.

(3) About one and half minute may be needed to answer each question. Therefore the candidate should not spend much time on one question. If a question is difficult, he/she must leave it and proceed to the next one. Once all the other questions have been attempted, he/she may then go back to the questions which were left out.

(4) The total time to answer the paper is two hours without any break.

(5) Securing qualifying marks in each of the three tests is essential. Candidates are advised not to spend more time on any particular section than required, although they are free to adjust the limits within the total given time.

 (6) There will be a bell after every 30 minutes. Note:

 (1) No candidate will be allowed to appear for the selection test without a proper Admit Card.

 (2) No candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall after 30 minutes of the commencement of the test.

 (3) No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before completion of 30 minutes after the commencement of the test.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE JNV SELECTION TEST

1. Rules for Selection and Admission

(1) Since this is a competitive exam, it is not sufficient for a candidate to merely pass in the three sections. The candidate must try to get maximum marks and a high rank in the merit list.

(2) It is not to be supposed that high marks will ensure a seat in the JNVs. At the time of seeking actual admission, each selected candidate will have to produce all the relevant certificates, as prescribed by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

(3) At the time of seeking actual admission, till the relevant certificates have been checked and found to be satisfactory, the selection will be considered provisional.

(4) In case of any dispute, the decision of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti shall be final and binding on the candidates.

(5) Marks obtained by the candidates (both selected and not selected) in the test will not be communicated.

(6) There is no provision for re-evaluation of answer scripts. Since the results are processed through computers and sufficient care is taken to ensure accuracy through various checks in processing the results, no request for re-totalling of marks will be entertained.

(7) While making any inquiries, the candidate's name, seat number, centre number, block, district and state should be mentioned clearly or the inquiry will not be entertained.

(8) The candidates and their parents/guardians may note that under the scheme of the JNVs, students of a JNV located in one state may be transferred to a JNV located in another state for one academic year when the students are promoted to Class IX. In case of refusal of the students selected for this migration, continuation of such students in JNV will not be allowed.

(9) The candidates and their parents/guardians may note that the children selected on the basis of the test will be admitted only in the JNV located in the district from where they appeared for the JNVST. Under no circumstances will the selected candidate be given admission to any other JNV. No request for shifting of students will be entertained.

(10) Candidates belonging to the SC/ST category will have to produce a certificate of the Caste/Tribe at the time of seeking admission, if selected. Such a certificate should be produced from a competent authority before 15th July of the year of seeking admission so that it may be submitted to the Principal of the concerned JNV at the time of admission.

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2. Eligibility

The eligibility requirements for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are as follows:

• FOR ALL CANDIDATES:

(a) After passing Class V, to be eligible for admission candidates must appear for the selection test, the JNVST. On passing this test, and on the basis of the marks obtained, the student will be considered eligible for a JNV.

(b) Only the candidates from the district where a JNV has been opened are eligible to apply for admission.

(c) A candidate appearing for the selection test must be studying in Class V for the whole of the academic session in a Government/Government aided school or other recognised schools. The candidate must have successfully completed Class V from the same district where he/she is seeking admission.

(d) The age of a candidate seeking admission should not be, in the month of May of the year he/she is seeking admission, less than 9 years or more than 13 years. This will apply to candidates of all categories, including those who belong to SC/ST.

(e) A candidate seeking admission must have studied and passed Classes III, IV and V from a Government/Government aided/recognized school, spending one full academic session in the school each year.

(f) No candidate will be allowed to appear in the selection test a second time, under any circumstances.

(g) The parents of children who qualify in the Selection test will have to submit the following at the time of admission: (i) Affidavit/Residence Certificate in prescribed proforma in addition to the other documents demanded by the concerned Vidyalaya. (ii) For candidates seeking admission under rural quota, the parents will 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.

• FOR RURAL CANDIDATES:

(a) At least 75% of the seats in a district will be filled by candidates selected from rural areas and remaining seats will be filled from the urban areas of the district.

(b) A candidate seeking admission under the rural quota must have studied in Classes III, IV and V, completing the full academic sessions from the recognized schools located in rura areas.

(c) Candidates studying under the National Institute of Open Schooling should produce the rural status certificate issued by the District Magistrate/Tehsildar/Block Developmer Officer.

• FOR URBAN CANDIDATES:

A candidate who has studied in a school located in an urban area even for a single day c a session in any Class III, IV or V will be considered as an urban candidate. Urban area are those which are so defined in the 2001 census or through a subsequent Governmen Notification. All other areas will be considered as rural.

• RESERVATION OF SEATS:

(a) Reservation of seats for children belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes provided in proportion to their population in the concerned district.

b) One third of the total seats will be filled by girls.

c) There is no reservation for children belonging to any other backward castes/tribes.

d) There is provision for reservation of seats for disabled children.

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