Written for parents, not coaching brochures
Exam Guides for Parents
Plain-language guides to every major exam for Class 6–8 students — what it is, who should attempt it, the syllabus mapped to NCERT chapters, and how to prepare without buying extra books.
Which exam should my child attempt?
| Your child is in… | Attempt this year | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Tallentex + IMO/NSO (experience mode) | First taste of a real exam hall with zero downside — no rank pressure, pure experience. JNVST Class 6 entry has already passed; note Class 9 entry later. |
| Class 7 | Tallentex (seriously) + IMO/NSO | The biggest Tallentex cohort. Structured prep this year builds the base for everything after. |
| Class 8 | Tallentex + NMMS (govt/aided schools) + IMO/NSO + JNVST Class 9 entry | The richest exam year: NMMS pays ₹12,000/year for four years, and JNV lateral entry is a real chance at a free residential school. |
The guides
Tallentex Preparation Guide
ALLEN’s national talent exam — the most popular first competitive exam for Class 6–8. Pattern, marking, NCERT mapping, 6-month plan.
Olympiad (IMO / NSO) Guide
SOF’s Maths and Science Olympiads — school-based, held every winter. How they differ from school exams and when to start.
JNV Entrance (JNVST) Guide
Free residential Navodaya schools — entry at Class 6 and Class 9. Eligibility, the mental-ability section that decides selection, and prep.
NMMS Guide
₹12,000/year government scholarship for Class 8 students in govt/aided schools — most eligible parents have never heard of it.
Exam calendar 2026–27
| Exam | Who it’s for | Usual window |
|---|---|---|
| Tallentex | Class 5–10 | Registration Apr–Aug · Exam Aug–Oct |
| IMO / NSO Olympiads | Class 1–12 | School circulates forms Aug–Sep · Exams Oct–Dec |
| JNV Entrance (JNVST) | Class 6 & 9 entry | Forms Jun–Sep · Exam Jan–Apr |
| NMMS | Class 8 (govt/aided) | Forms Sep–Oct · Exam Nov–Dec |
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Every guide pairs with free practice material
Worksheets, a printable full-length mock and the Tallentex→NCERT syllabus map — all free.