Government Entrance Exams After Class 5th

1. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)

JNVST is conducted for admission to Class 6 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), which are government-funded schools known for providing quality education to rural students. These schools offer free education along with boarding facilities.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Students must be studying in Class 5 during the current academic session.
• They must be from a recognized school within the district where the JNV is located.
• Age Limit: The student should be between 9 to 13 years of age.
• The candidate should not have appeared for the exam earlier.

Exam Pattern:

• Type: Objective, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Subjects Covered:
  • Mental Ability Test (MAT)
  • Arithmetic Test
  • Language Test (Regional Language)

Key Dates:

• Registration Start: September to October (varies yearly)
• Last Date for Registration: Generally in November
• Exam Date: Usually in April for the main session

Registration Process:

• Online: Through the official website: navodaya.gov.in
• Offline: Forms are also available at district education offices.

2. National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)

NMMS is a scholarship exam aimed at providing financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections, encouraging them to continue their education after class 8.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The student must be studying in Class 5 in a recognized school.
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹3.5 lakh.
• They should have scored at least 55% (50% for reserved categories) in the previous year's final examination.

Exam Pattern:

• Type: Objective, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Subjects Covered:
  • Mental Ability Test (MAT)
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - covering subjects like Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies

Key Dates:

• Registration Start: August-September (varies by state)
• Last Date for Registration: October (state-specific)
• Exam Date: Generally in November

Registration Process:

• Online: Through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP): scholarships.gov.in
• State-specific: Some states have state-specific online portals.

3. Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE)

The All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) is conducted for admission to Class 6 in Sainik Schools, which are aimed at preparing students for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and other defence academies.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The student must be in Class 5 or its equivalent.
• Age Limit: Between 10 to 12 years as of March 31 of the admission year.
• Only boys were eligible until recently, but now many Sainik Schools have started accepting girls as well.

Exam Pattern:

• Type: Objective, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Subjects Covered:
  • Mathematics
  • General Knowledge
  • Language Ability Test (English or Regional Language)
  • Intelligence Test

Key Dates:

• Registration Start: October
• Last Date for Registration: End of November
• Exam Date: Generally in January

Registration Process:

• Online: Through the official website: aissee.nta.nic.in

4. Rashtriya Military Schools Common Entrance Test (RMS CET)

RMS CET is an entrance test for admission to Class 6 in Rashtriya Military Schools, which provide military-oriented education.

Eligibility Criteria:

• The student should be in Class 5.
• Age Limit: 10 to 12 years as of March 31 of the admission year.
• Only boys were eligible until recently, but now many Sainik Schools have started accepting girls as well.

Exam Pattern:

• Type: Objective, Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Subjects Covered:
  • Mathematics
  • General Knowledge
  • English
  • Intelligence Test

Key Dates:

• Registration Start: October
• Last Date for Registration: End of November
• Exam Date: December

Registration Process:

• Forms available: Available on the official website or respective schools
• Online: Visit the official website: rashtriyamilitaryschools.edu.in

5. Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission (KVS Admission)

The Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are a chain of central government schools under the Ministry of Education, known for their high-quality education and uniform curriculum. Admissions to Class 5 can follow a lottery-based selection, particularly for children of government employees, though seats are also open to the general public.

Eligibility Criteria:

• For Class 5: The child should have completed Class 4 in a recognized school.
• Age Limit: Between 9 to 11 years as of March 31 of the admission year.

Exam Pattern:

• Type: Merit-based, Lottery system in some cases

Key Dates:

• Registration Start: March
• Last Date for Registration: March-April
• Exam Dates: May-June (for older classes)

Registration Process:

• Online: Through the official KVS website: kvsangathan.nic.in