Total Intake / Seats

• Class VI: 105 Seats
• Class VII: 58 Seats
• Reservation: As per Government norms

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed/appearing in:
• Class V (for Class VI admission)
• Class VI (for Class VII admission)
• From a recognized school
• Cut-off: 31.03.2026

Minimum Marks Required

• Minimum 65% (78 marks aggregate)
• Minimum 50% in each subject in NSSNET-2026

Age Limit (as on 31 March 2026)

• Class VI: 10–12 years
  (DOB: 01 April 2014 – 31 March 2016)
• Class VII: 11–13 years
  (DOB: 01 April 2013 – 31 March 2015)

Subject Requirements

• Based on previous class syllabus (Class V/VI)
• Entrance exam subjects include:
• English, Hindi, Mathematics, GK, etc.

Admission Process / Selection Process

• Name: NSSNET-2026
• Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper)
• Type: Objective (MCQ)
• Duration: 150 minutes
• Medium: English & Hindi

Merit List Criteria

• Based on marks in NSSNET-2026
• Minimum qualifying marks required
• Tie-breaking based on subject priority & age

Other Criteria

• Medical fitness
• Document verification

Application Mode

• Mode: Online only
• Portal: https://exams.nta.nic.in/nssnet/

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1.      Visit official website

2.      Register using email & mobile

3.      Fill application form

4.      Upload documents:

o    Photo

o    Signature

o    Thumb impression

o    Certificates (if applicable)

5.      Submit form

6.      Save application number & print confirmation page

Required Documents

Educational Documents

• School records / Bonafide certificate

Identity Proof

• Aadhaar / Govt. ID / School ID

Category Certificate

• If applicable

Photo & Signature

• Passport photo (JPG format)
• Signature (JPG)
• Thumb impression
• PwD certificate (if applicable)

Reservation Policy

• As per Government norms

Course Duration

• School education (Class VI–XII system)
• Specific duration: Not Mentioned in PDF

Scholarship / Financial Aid

• Uniform subsidy for income < ₹2 lakh
• Free textbooks:
• Class VI–VIII: All students
• Class IX–XII: Income-based

Important Instructions / Guidelines

• Only one application allowed
• Multiple applications = rejection
• No offline application accepted
• Admit card mandatory for exam
• Strict exam rules (no electronic items)
• No re-evaluation of answer sheets
• Admission is provisional till verification