NVS Exam: A Brief Overview

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) conducts exams for the recruitment of teachers in various positions, including Postgraduate Teachers (PGT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), and Primary Teachers (PRT). NVS schools are known for providing quality education in rural and semi-urban areas across India.

The exam process is managed by NVS under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, with a focus on selecting the most qualified and capable candidates for teaching positions. The selection process ensures that the best educators are chosen for the students of Navodaya Vidyalayas.

NVS Exam Dates

NVS releases exam dates for various positions every year. Candidates should check the official NVS website for the latest updates and detailed schedules.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the NVS exams, candidates must meet the educational qualifications and age limits required for the specific position they are applying for. Candidates can find complete eligibility details in the official NVS recruitment notification.

NVS Exam Pattern

The NVS exam consists of two sections for most positions:

SectionSubjectsNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
Section 1General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, English, Hindi20 each20 each
Section 2Concerned Subject (Teaching-related)8080
Total 100100

NVS Exam Paper Pattern for Various Positions

1. For PGT (Post Graduate Teachers)

SubjectNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
General English2020
General Hindi2020
Reasoning Ability2020
General Awareness & Current Affairs2020
Pedagogy1010
Concerned Subject8080
Total180180

2. For TGT (Trained Graduate Teachers)

SubjectNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
General English2020
General Hindi2020
Reasoning Ability2020
General Awareness & Current Affairs2020
Pedagogy1010
Concerned Subject8080
Total180180

3. For PRT (Primary Teachers)

SectionSubjectsNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
Section IGeneral English, General Hindi10 each10 each
Section IIReasoning Ability, General Knowledge, Current Affairs10 + 5 + 510 + 5 + 5
Section IIIPedagogy, Teaching Methods6060
Section IVConcerned Subject (Child Development, Education, etc.)8080
Total 180180

NVS Syllabus

The syllabus for NVS teaching exams generally includes:

  • General English and Hindi
  • Reasoning Ability and General Knowledge
  • Pedagogy and Education Methods
  • Subject-Specific Knowledge (Based on the post applied for)
  • Teaching Methodology

Candidates should refer to the official NVS recruitment notification for the detailed syllabus for each subject.

Application Process

The application process for NVS exams is completed online through the official NVS recruitment portal. Candidates need to fill out an online form, upload necessary documents, and pay the required application fee.

Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates should practice previous year question papers to understand the exam’s structure, the difficulty level of questions, and improve their time management.

Cut-Off Marks

The cut-off marks vary each year depending on the number of candidates and the difficulty level of the exam. Cut-offs will be released after the exam, and candidates should check the official NVS website for the specific details.

Paper Analysis

After the exam, experts often provide a paper analysis of the NVS exam, including the difficulty level, important questions, and recommended study strategies for future exams.

Admit Card

Candidates need to download their NVS Admit Card from the official website. It will contain essential details such as exam date, time, venue, and instructions.

Results

NVS releases the exam results on its official website. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number.

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