How to Prepare for JNV and Sainik School Entrance Exam (2025)
Complete Preparation Guide for Students in Maharashtra (Pune, Latur, Nashik, Nagpur)
Are you a parent or student looking to get admission into India’s top government schools like
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) or Sainik School?
If yes, then this blog is your complete guide to cracking the JNV and AISSEE exams in 2025,
specially designed for students of 4th to 6th standard in Pune, Maharashtra, and nearby cities like
Latur, Solapur, Nashik, and Kolhapur.
What Are JNV and Sainik School Entrance Exams?
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNVST)
JNVs are top-ranked central government schools under the Ministry of Education, offering free
education from Class 6 to 12 to rural students.
- Exam Name: JNVST (Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test)
- Mode: Pen-and-paper (Offline)
- Subjects: Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Language
- Total Marks: 100
- Medium: Hindi, English, and regional languages
- Eligibility: Students studying in Class 5 at a recognized school
All India Sainik School Entrance Exam (AISSEE)
Sainik Schools are Ministry of Defence-affiliated boarding schools with a focus on military discipline and NDA preparation.
- Conducted By: NTA (National Testing Agency)
- Eligibility: Boys & girls aged 10–12 years
- Subjects: Language, Maths, Intelligence, General Knowledge
- Total Marks: 300
- Medium: English, Hindi
How to Prepare for JNV and Sainik School Entrance Exam
- Start Early Preparation (Class 4–5 is Ideal)
Begin preparing your child during 4th or 5th standard to cover all core subjects. Early learners have
more time to revise and practice. - Understand the Syllabus and Paper Pattern
Subject JNV (Marks) AISSEE (Marks) Mental Ability 50 50 Arithmetic 25 50 Language 25 50 Intelligence – 50 General Knowledge – 50 Total 100 300 Both exams have NO negative marking, and are conducted once a year.
- Use Expert-Curated Online Courses
Enroll in trusted coaching platforms like Swamy Academy, which offers:
● Full syllabus video lectures
● Marathi + English explanations
● Mock tests and practice papers
● PDF notes for each subject
● Personal doubt-solving sessions - Practice with Full-Length Mock Tests
Solving mock tests regularly helps build speed and confidence. Swamy Academy offers:
● 100+ topic-wise tests
● Real exam simulation
● Past year paper practice - Learn from Bilingual Videos (Marathi + English)
For students from rural and semi-urban Maharashtra, bilingual content ensures better
understanding and memory retention. - Follow a Daily Study Timetable
Here’s a suggested study plan:Day Topic Time(Hr) Monday Mental Ability 1 Tuesday Maths (Arithmetic) 1 Wednesday Language/English 1 Thursday Intelligence 1 Friday Mock Test & Revision 1 Saturday GK + Short Notes 1 Sunday Full-Length Practice 1 - Prepare Short Notes for Fast Revision
Summarize each chapter into:
● Formula sheets
● English grammar points
● GK one-liners
● Trick-based problem solving
Swamy Academy provides downloadable notes, PDFs, and one-pager cheat sheets. - Join Peer Learning Groups (Telegram & WhatsApp)
Discuss questions, share doubts, and stay motivated with other aspirants from Maharashtra. - Stay Updated on Exam Dates & Notifications
Follow official NTA and Navodaya websites — or join Swamy Academy’s mailing list to get
real-time alerts on:
● Exam forms
● Admit cards
● Answer keys
● Result announcements - Interview Preparation for RMS (Military Schools)
If your child is also targeting Rashtriya Military Schools, include:
● Communication skills
● Basic current affairs
● Confidence-building sessions
Swamy Academy helps students prepare for RMS interview rounds with dedicated mock interviews.