NVS Syllabus 2024 & Exam Pattern For TGT, PGT Posts

NVS Syllabus 2024

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) published the detailed NVS syllabus and exam pattern for the Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Exam (NVST) 2024. The NVS syllabus 2024 describe the subjects and topics covered in the upcoming entrance exam for admission to Navodaya Vidyalayas. The NVS 2024 will test candidates on 5 subjects including General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, English, General Hindi, ICT, Quantitative Aptitude, and Post-wise subject-related content through objective-type questions. The exam pattern consists of 150 multiple-choice questions to be solved in 3 Hours. Understanding the detailed NVS syllabus 2024 is crucial for aspirants to perform well in the upcoming NVST exam.

NVS Syllabus 2024 for PGT

The NVS Syllabus 2024 for the written exam for NVS Recruitment is as follows.

English – General

  • Comprehension
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Usage
  • Idioms and Phrases
  • Antonyms and Synonyms
  • Sentence Formation
  • Error Correction
  • Para jumbles
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Cloze Test

Hindi – General

  • व्याकरण (Grammar)
  • शब्दावली (Vocabulary)
  • वाक्य रचना (Sentence Formation)
  • मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ (Idioms and Proverbs)
  • शब्दार्थ (Synonyms and Antonyms)
  • अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Passage)
  • सन्दर्भानुसार शब्दों के वाक्यों में प्रयोग (Sentence Formation with given words)
  • रचना (Composition)

General Awareness

  • Current Affairs
  • History
  • Geography
  • Polity
  • Economics
  • Science and Technology
  • Environment
  • Sports
  • General Knowledge

Reasoning Ability

  • Analogies
  • Classification
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Logical Deduction
  • Number Series
  • Figural Analogies
  • Figural Classification
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Statement and Assumption

Teaching Aptitude

  • Principles of Education
  • Pedagogy
  • Child Development
  • Learning and Memory
  • Evaluation
  • Classroom Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Personality Development

Subject Knowledge

The NVS Syllabus 2024 for subject knowledge will vary depending on the post you are applying for. For example, if you are applying for the post of PGT English, the NVS Syllabus 2024 will cover the following topics:

  • Literature
  • Grammar
  • Composition
  • Language and Usage
  • Phonetics
  • Pronunciation
  • Translation

NVS TGT Syllabus 2024- Subject wise

The candidates should prepare for the exam smartly and diligently for selection for the NVS TGT posts. The best way to score good marks is to plan a strategy for the exam as per the updated NVS TGT 2024 Syllabus. The detailed subject-wise NVS TGT Syllabus 2024 has been listed below for your reference.

NVS TGT Syllabus for Reasoning

1. Arithmetic Number Series/Letter and Symbol Series
2. Spatial Orientation
3. Observation
4. Figures/Verbal Classification
5. Relationship concepts
6. Arithmetical Reasoning
7. Non-verbal series
8. Analogies
9. Discrimination
10. Visual Memory
11. Similarities and Differences
12. Spatial Visualization
13. Coding and Decoding
14. Statement and Conclusion
15. Logical Deduction
16. Statement and Argument
17. Cause and Effect
18. Making Judgments

NVS TGT Syllabus for General Hindi

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Synonyms
  • Translation of Sentences
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Error Detection
  • Comprehension
  • Phrases/Muhavare
  • Plural Forms etc


NVS TGT Syllabus for General English

  • Verb
  • Comprehension
  • Unseen Passages
  • Tenses
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Vocabulary
  • Voice
  • Adverb
  • Antonyms/Synonyms
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Error Correction
  • English Grammar
  • Articles
  • Sentence Rearrangement
  • Idioms & Phrases


NVS TGT Syllabus for General Awareness

  • Important Days & Dates
  • Indian History
  • Books and Authors
  • Indian National Movement
  • Awards and Honors
  • Budget and Five Year Plans
  • General Polity
  • Current Affairs – National & International
  • Indian Economy
  • States & Capitals of India
  • International & National Organizations
  • Science – Inventions & Discoveries
  • Science & Technology
  • Sports
  • Abbreviations
  • Countries & Capitals

NVS Exam Pattern 2024

As stated above, the NVS Recruitment process consists of 4 stages-

  • Written exam
  • Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Medical Examination

The exam pattern for the written exam is different for PGT and TGT. It is as given below-

NVS PGT Exam Pattern

The following table details the exam pattern for PGT candidates.

TestSectionNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
Part-IGeneral Awareness1010
Part-IIReasoning Ability2020
Part-IIIKnowledge of ICT1010
Part-IVTeaching Aptitude1010
Part-VSubject Concerned and its Pedagogy8080
Part – VILanguage Competency Test (General English -10 , General Hindi -10)2020
Total150150

Note: The test will be of 3 hours duration without any time limit for each test individually.

NVS TGT Exam Pattern

  1. NVS TGT Exam consists of 6 parts- Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, Knowledge of ICT, Teaching Aptitude, Domain Subject Knowledge, and Language Competency Test.
  2. Each question carries 1 mark for correct answer.
  3. There will be a negative marking of ¼th mark for each incorrect answer.
  4. The NVS TGT Exam will be bilingual (English & Hindi) expect for the language test.

The following table details the exam pattern for TGT and TGT Language candidates.

TestSectionNumber of QuestionsTotal Marks
Part-IGeneral Awareness1010
Part-IIReasoning Ability1010
Part-IIIKnowledge of ICT1010
Part-IVTeaching Aptitude1010
Part-VSubject Concerned and its Pedagogy8080
Part – VILanguage Competency Test (General English -10 , General Hindi -10, Regional Language- 10)3030
Total150150

Note: The test will be of 3 hours duration without any time limit for each test individually.

NVS Interview 2024

This is the second stage to get into final selection, and final merit will be based on the marks obtained in the interview and CBT together. The overall knowledge of the chosen subject by the candidate will be tested. A candidate should represent themselves in a very polite and confident manner. The details related to the interview will be sent on registered e-mail ID.

Points to Remember

  • The interview is an opportunity for the selection committee to assess the candidate’s personality, teaching skills, and overall suitability for the job.
  • It is typically conducted by a panel of three to five members, and it may last for 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Questions are usually based on the candidate’s educational background, teaching experience, and knowledge of the subject they are applying to teach.

Tips for NVS Interview

Here are some tips for preparing for an NVS interview:

  • Research the Navodaya Vidyalayas and the subject you are applying to teach.
  • Practice answering common interview questions.
  • Dress professionally and arrive on time for your interview.
  • Be confident and enthusiastic.
  • Be prepared to answer questions about your teaching philosophy and your experience working with children.

NVS Syllabus 2024 – Conclusion

Candidates interested in joining the NVS should make sure to check the official website for updates. The blogs linked below will also be updated as and when more information is released.

NVS Syllabus 2024 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is NVS Recruitment 2024?

A1. The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti is recruiting PGTs (Post Graduate Teachers) and TGTs (Trained Graduate Teachers).

Q2. What will be the testing mode for NVS Recruitment 2024?

A2. The NVS Recruitment Exam will be held online mode.

Q3. What is the NVS selection process?

A3. NVS Selection Process consists of 4 stages- online exam, interview, document verification, and medical examination.

Q4. Is the online exam pattern for PGT and TGT different in the NVS Recruitment?

A4. Yes, the exam pattern for PGT and TGT is different for NVS Recruitment.

Q5.  What is the NVS TGT exam pattern 2024?

Ans. As per the NVS TGT exam pattern, the examination will have 150 questions each from General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, Knowledge of ICT, Teaching Aptitude, Subject Concerned and its Pedagogy and Language Competency Test. The exam shall be held for a duration of three hours.

Q6. Is there any negative marking in the NVS TGT PGT exam 2024?

Ans. Yes, as per the NVS TGT PGT exam pattern, a negative marking of 0.25 marks is applicable for wrong answers.



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