The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) conducts the JNVST Class 6 entrance exam every year for admission into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. After the release of the first selection list, students are now waiting for the JNVST Class 6 Second Merit List 2026, which is also called the waiting list.
1st Merit List Update
The JNVST Class 6 Result 2026 has already been declared on 17 March 2026, and students can check their selection status online.
This first list includes selected students for admission, and the process of document verification is currently ongoing.
Expected 2nd Merit List Date
As per latest updates and previous year trends, the JNVST Class 6 Second Merit List 2026 is expected to be released in April 2026 or May 2026.
The second list is usually published after the completion of admission and document verification of students selected in the first list.
Selection Process
The selection in JNVST is completely merit-based. The merit list is prepared district-wise and category-wise. Students who are not selected in the first list still have a chance to appear in the second merit list (waiting list) based on available seats.
Official Website to Check Merit List
Students can check the second merit list on the official website of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti:
- navodaya.gov.in
The merit list will be available in PDF format, where students can search their name or roll number.
How to Check JNVST 2nd Merit List 2026
To check the merit list, students need to visit the official website of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. After opening the homepage, they should click on the “JNVST Class 6 Selection List 2026” link. Then, download the PDF file and search their name or roll number to confirm selection.
What After 2nd Merit List
Students who are selected in the second merit list will be called for document verification and admission process. They must submit required documents such as birth certificate, residence proof, and school records to complete admission.
Final Verdict
The JNVST Class 6 Second Merit List 2026 is expected soon and will give another opportunity to students who were not selected in the first list. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti for the latest updates.