NVS Syllabus 2025 has been released by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for teaching vacancies i.e. Principal, PGT, TGT, TGT – Third Language and other posts. Candidates who are preparing to appear for the NVS 2025 examination, have to go through the syllabus & exam pattern with great detail and understanding.
The NVS Syllabus includes the following sections: General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, English, General Hindi, ICT, Quantitative Aptitude, and Post-wise subject-related content. Here, we are providing a detailed NVS syllabus for candidates who want to apply for PGT & TGT & non-teaching posts in the future. Candidates can apply via the official site of NVS at @navodaya.gov.in.
NVS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
Before taking any examination, it is essential to review the syllabus as it aids in understanding what subjects to focus on, developing a study strategy, and avoiding unnecessary topics that are not part of the exam syllabus. To offer comprehensive assistance, we are furnishing the NVS Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern, enabling you to prepare for the exam seamlessly.
NVS Principal Exam Pattern 2025
The test for NVS Principal includes five sections: Part-I on Reasoning & Numeric Ability (10 questions, 10 marks), Part-II General Awareness (20 questions, 20 marks), Part-III Language Competency Test (General English -10, General Hindi -10, 20 marks), Part-IV Academic and residential aspects (50 questions, 50 marks), and Part-V Administration and Finance (50 questions, 50 marks). In total, there are 150 questions and 150 marks. For more information, refer to the table below.
| Section | Component of the test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part-I | Reasoning & Numeric Ability | 10 | 10 | The test will be of 3 hours duration without any time limit for each test individually. |
| Part-II | General Awareness | 20 | 20 | |
| Part-III | Language Competency Test (General English -10 , General Hindi -10) | 20 | 20 | |
| Part-IV | Academic and residential aspects | 50 | 50 | |
| Part-V | Administration and Finance | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
NVS PGT Exam Pattern 2025
The test for NVS PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) comprises six sections. Part I, General Awareness, consists of 10 questions worth 10 marks, with a total duration of 3 hours. Part II, Reasoning Ability, includes 20 questions totaling 20 marks. Part III, Knowledge of ICT, and Part IV Teaching Aptitude, each has 10 questions carrying 10 marks.
Part V focuses on the Subject Concerned and its Pedagogy, featuring 80 questions worth 80 marks. Finally, Part VI combines the Language Competency Test (General English – 10, General Hindi – 10) with 20 questions totalling 20 marks. Overall, the examination consists of 150 questions with a total mark of 150.
| Section | Component of the test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part-I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 | The test will be of 3 hours duration without any time limit for each test individually. |
| Part-II | Reasoning Ability | 20 | 20 | |
| Part-III | Knowledge of ICT | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-IV | Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-V | Subject Concerned and its Pedagogy | 80 | 80 | |
| Part – VI | Language Competency Test (General English -10 , General Hindi -10) | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
NVS Exam Pattern For TGTs & TGT Misc.
The test for NVS TGT (Trained Graduate Teacher) and TGT Misc. consists of six sections. Part-I evaluates General Awareness with 10 questions, each worth 10 marks, within a 3-hour duration without individual time limits. Part-II covers Reasoning Ability with 10 questions for 10 marks. Parts III and IV, Knowledge of ICT and Teaching Aptitude, respectively, also contain 10 questions each, valued at 10 marks each. Part-V focuses on Subject Concerned and its Pedagogy, presenting 80 questions for 80 marks. Finally, Part-VI combines a Language Competency Test with 30 questions (General English – 10, General Hindi – 10, and a Regional Language – 10), totaling 30 marks. In total, the test comprises 150 questions with a total mark of 150.
| Section | Component of the test | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| Part-I | General Awareness | 10 | 10 | The test will be of 3 hours duration without any time limit for each test individually. |
| Part-II | Reasoning Ability | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-III | Knowledge of ICT | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-IV | Teaching Aptitude | 10 | 10 | |
| Part-V | Subject Concerned and its Pedagogy | 80 | 80 | |
| Part – VI | Language Competency Test (General English -10 , General Hindi -10, Regional Language- 10) | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
NVS Syllabus 2025 – General Awareness
- Important Days.
- Indian History.
- Books and Authors.
- Indian National Movement.
- Awards and Honors.
- Budget and Five Year Plans.
- General Polity.
- Current Affairs – National & International.
- Indian Economy.
- Capitals of India.
- International & National Organizations.
- Science – Inventions & Discoveries.
- Science & Technology.
- Sports.
- Abbreviations.
- Countries & Capitals.
NVS Syllabus 2025 – Reasoning
- Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series.
- Spatial Orientation.
- Observation.
- Figures/Verbal Classification.
- Relationship concepts.
- Arithmetical Reasoning.
- Non-verbal series.
- Analogies.
- Discrimination.
- Visual Memory.
- Similarities and Differences.
- Spatial Visualization.
- Coding and Decoding etc.
- Statement and Conclusion.
- Logical Deduction.
- Statement and Argument.
- Cause and Effect.
- Making Judgments.
NVS General English Syllabus
- Verb.
- Tenses.
- Voice.
- Subject-Verb Agreement.
- Articles.
- Comprehension.
- Fill in the Blanks.
- Adverb.
- Error Correction.
- Sentence Rearrangement.
- Unseen Passages.
- Vocabulary.
- Antonyms/Synonyms.
- Grammar.
- Idioms & Phrases, etc.
NVS General Hindi Syllabus 2025
- Vocabulary.
- Grammar.
- Synonyms.
- Translation of Sentences.
- Fill in the Blanks.
- Error Detection.
- Comprehension.
- Phrases/Muhavare.
- Plural Forms etc.
NVS Syllabus Quantitative Aptitude
- Number System.
- Decimal & Fractions.
- Profit and Loss.
- Problems on Ages.
- Percentages.
- Simplification.
- Average.
- Simple & Compound Interest.
- Mixtures & Allegations.
- Ratio and Proportions.
- Time and Work.
- HCF & LCM.
- Time and Distance.
- Data Interpretation etc.
NVS PGT Syllabus
The NVS PGT syllabus is designed to assess a candidate’s eligibility for teaching various subjects at the Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) level in Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti schools. It covers a wide range of topics beyond just subject-specific knowledge. There are sections on General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, English, Hindi, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to gauge a well-rounded understanding. The subject-specific sections then delve into the intricacies of each discipline, ensuring the candidate possesses the necessary depth of knowledge to effectively teach at the PGT level.
NVS TGT Syllabus
The NVS TGT syllabus prepares educators for teaching at the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) level in Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti schools. It goes beyond subject knowledge, covering General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, language proficiency in English and Hindi, ICT skills, and subject-specific areas to ensure comprehensive preparation for handling TGT-level teaching complexities.
NVS Syllabus 2025 PDF
The NVS Recruitment notice will be released soon on the official website. The NVS Syllabus for TGT, PGT and other non-teaching posts is available in PDF format through a tabular link provided below.
| NVS Syllabus PDF | |
| NVS TGT Syllabus | Click Here |
| NVS PGT Syllabus | Click Here |
| NVS Misc. Syllabus | Click Here |
| NVS Non-Teaching Syllabus | Click Here |
