NVS PGT (NVS Post Graduate Teacher (PGT)) — Free Online Mock Test
NVS Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.
NVS PGT exam at a glance
NVS PGT key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ministry of Education (the CBT is conducted through an appointed testing agency) |
|---|---|
| Official website | navodaya.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | Recruitment for Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) — to teach senior-secondary classes (XI–XII) in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas — through a Computer-Based Test and an interview, followed by document verification and a medical examination. |
| Frequency | As and when vacancies arise, by NVS notification. |
| Scoring & marking | The Computer-Based Test is typically a single multiple-choice paper of about 150 questions for 150 marks in 3 hours, across General Awareness, reasoning, knowledge of ICT, teaching aptitude, a large domain/subject-knowledge and pedagogy section, and language competency (English and Hindi), with 0.25 negative marking. An interview completes the selection. The exact section marks and negative-marking fraction are set by each cycle’s notification. |
| Language | English and Hindi (a language-competency section tests both). |
Who is eligible for NVS PGT?
A Master’s degree in the relevant subject with the prescribed minimum marks and a B.Ed. (per the current notification), within the prescribed age limits.
Last verified July 2026 against Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
NVS PGT section breakdown
The NVS PGT mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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NVS PGT (55 Q)
NVS PGT scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: NVS PGT has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: NVS PGT (pass 700/1000).
How NVS PGT is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
NVS PGT time strategy
With 55 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 131 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- NVS PGT (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
NVS PGT topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of NVS PGT, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
NVS PGT (55 Q)
- Pedagogy & Child Development · 8
- Science · 3
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Geography · 2
- Piaget · 2
- संधि · 2
- Syllogism · 1
- Calendar · 1
NVS PGT difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
NVS Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.
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How Wrexa Edge prepares you for NVS PGT
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what NVS PGT really tests
NVS PGT is the Post Graduate Teacher recruitment for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (senior-secondary classes), conducted by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (the CBT is run through an appointed agency). Selection is a Computer-Based Test plus an interview. The CBT is typically a single 150-question / 150-mark paper in 3 hours — General Awareness, reasoning, ICT, teaching aptitude, a large domain/subject-and-pedagogy section, and language competency (English and Hindi) — with 0.25 negative marking; exact marks are set per notification. Eligibility is a Master’s in the subject plus a B.Ed.
Preparation tips
- The domain/subject section carries the most marks — prioritise it.
- Prepare reasoning, ICT, teaching aptitude and language.
- Check the current notification for exact marks/negative marking.
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a fixed pattern — NVS has varied the scheme between cycles.
- Under-preparing the domain subject and pedagogy.
NVS PGT study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Domain subject & pedagogy (largest section)
- Subject depth to Master’s level
- CBT MCQ practice
- Reasoning, ICT, teaching aptitude
- General awareness; English & Hindi
- 0.25 negative marking
- Interview
- Document and medical checks
- Subject and teaching readiness
Where NVS PGT can take you
A strong NVS PGT result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Post Graduate Teacher (NVS)
- CBT + interview
- Domain-heavy
- Master's + B.Ed
Best books & official prep for NVS PGT
- NVS PGT subject & general guides — Various
- Teaching aptitude & subject-pedagogy references — Various
Official practice: Apply and prepare from the official NVS notification on navodaya.gov.in; the domain-subject section carries the most weight, so prioritise it, and prepare for the interview.
Previous-year papers: Previous NVS PGT papers reflect the multi-section CBT pattern.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the NVS PGT exam pattern?
- NVS Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) contains 55 questions across 1 section: NVS PGT (55 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 131 seconds per question).
- Does NVS PGT have negative marking?
- No — NVS PGT has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is NVS PGT scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. NVS PGT (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise NVS PGT online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length NVS PGT mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of NVS PGT?
- NVS PGT is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. NVS Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the NVS PGT exam?
- NVS PGT runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in NVS PGT?
- NVS PGT is split into: NVS PGT (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NVS Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during NVS PGT?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the NVS PGT test adaptive?
- No — NVS PGT is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many NVS PGT mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct NVS PGT variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free NVS PGT test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge NVS PGT test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are NVS PGT previous year question–style papers included?
- Every NVS PGT mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free NVS PGT mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's NVS PGT mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the NVS PGT mock test on mobile?
- Yes. NVS PGT mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the NVS PGT syllabus?
- The NVS PGT syllabus maps to its 1 section: NVS PGT (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for NVS PGT?
- Eligibility for NVS PGT — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic NVS PGT practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the NVS PGT exam and how should I prepare?
- Official NVS PGT exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free NVS PGT mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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