
JNVST 2025 Entrance Exam Model Question Paper
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2025 serves as a gateway for students seeking admission into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India. Below is a model question paper designed according to the latest exam pattern to help aspirants prepare efficiently.
Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 80
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Sections:
- Mental Ability Test (MAT) – 40 Questions (50 Marks)
- Arithmetic Test – 20 Questions (25 Marks)
- Language Test – 20 Questions (25 Marks)
Model Question Paper
Section 1: Mental Ability Test (MAT)
Time Allotted: 60 Minutes
Directions: Analyze the given patterns or series and choose the correct option.
Find the next figure in the series:
?
(A)(B)
(C)
(D)
Which number is different from the rest?
16, 25, 36, 45, 49
(A) 25 (B) 36 (C) 45 (D) 49If A = 1, B = 2, …, Z = 26, what is the sum of the letters in the word “CAT”?
(A) 24 (B) 27 (C) 30 (D) 32What will be the mirror image of the word “BOX”?
Diagrams provided.
Section 2: Arithmetic Test
Time Allotted: 30 Minutes
Directions: Solve the following problems.
If a car travels 60 km in 2 hours, what is its speed?
(A) 30 km/h (B) 40 km/h (C) 50 km/h (D) 60 km/hWhat is the value of 3/4 × 16?
(A) 9 (B) 10 (C) 12 (D) 14A box contains 120 apples. If 15 are spoiled, what percentage of apples are good?
(A) 87.5% (B) 88% (C) 90% (D) 85%Find the smallest three-digit number divisible by 9:
(A) 108 (B) 111 (C) 117 (D) 120
Section 3: Language Test (English)
Time Allotted: 30 Minutes
Directions: Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
Passage:
“Radha loved visiting the library every weekend. She would pick books about adventures and mysteries. One day, she found an old book tucked away on a dusty shelf. It told stories of ancient kings and queens, which fascinated her.”
What kind of books did Radha like to read?
(A) Science books
(B) Mystery and adventure books
(C) History books
(D) ComicsWhere did Radha find the old book?
(A) At home
(B) On a dusty shelf
(C) In her school bag
(D) At her friend’s houseWrite a synonym for “fascinated” used in the passage.
Answer Key for Self-Assessment
Section 1: Mental Ability Test
- (B)
- (C) 45
- (C) 30
- Check options for accuracy.
Section 2: Arithmetic Test
- (A) 30 km/h
- (C) 12
- (A) 87.5%
- (A) 108
Section 3: Language Test
- (B) Mystery and adventure books
- (B) On a dusty shelf
- Synonym: “Intrigued”

Preparation Tips for JNVST 2025
- Practice Daily: Solve model papers regularly to improve accuracy and speed.
- Focus on Weak Areas: Identify and strengthen topics where you struggle.
- Time Management: Use timers while attempting mock tests to improve speed.
- Revise Concepts: Consistently review critical concepts, especially in mathematics and reasoning.
- Language Skills: Enhance vocabulary and reading comprehension by reading daily.
Good luck with your preparation for JNVST 2025!