Over 2,400 Students Participate in Ludhiana’s Class 6 Entrance examination at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Ludhiana: The entrance examination for Class 6 admissions at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dhanansu, was conducted on Saturday at 11 designated centers across the district. The test, crucial for the 2025-26 academic session, witnessed active participation despite the challenges.

A total of 2,860 students had registered for the Class 6 entrance examination, out of which 2,405 appeared on the day of the test. The selection process aims to admit 80 students from the district’s 11 blocks, making the competition intense and highly anticipated.

The examination was conducted at 11 centres, including:

• Government Senior Secondary School Multipurpose (Boys), Ludhiana
• Government Senior Secondary School (Girls), Bharat Nagar Chowk
• Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Pakhowal
• GSSS, Halwara
• GSSS, Jagraon
• GSSS, Sidhwan Bet
• GSSS, Dehlon
• GSSS, Samrala
• GSSS, Machhiwara
• GSSS, Doraha
• GSSS, Raikot

Principal Nishi Goel of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dhanansu, credited the seamless execution to the leadership of the district administration, district education officer (secondary) Dimple Madan, and the cooperation of principals from the participating schools.

The entrance examination is a significant step for students aiming to secure a seat in one of the prestigious Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, known for their high academic standards and holistic development approach.

The test included sections on Mental Ability, Arithmetic, and Language to assess the students’ overall capabilities and readiness for the rigorous curriculum offered at the Navodaya Vidyalayas. The results of the entrance examination are expected to be announced in March 2025, and the selected students will be enrolled for the academic session starting in April 2025.

Parents and students expressed their gratitude for the well-organized examination process and the opportunity it provides for quality education. The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas have a reputation for producing well-rounded individuals who excel not only in academics but also in extracurricular activities and leadership roles.