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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the KVS NVS Result 2026 on 28 February 2026 for the Tier 1 examination held on 10th and 11th January 2026. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment exam for teaching and non-teaching posts under Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) can now check the merit list and expected cut-off marks.
KVS NVS Cut-Off 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | CBSE |
| Organisations | KVS & NVS |
| Posts | Teaching & Non-Teaching |
| Total Vacancies | 15,762 (KVS – 9,921, NVS – 5,841) |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 10–11 January 2026 |
| Result Date | 28 February 2026 |
| Result Mode | Online (PDF Merit List) |
| Official Websites | cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in |
Expected KVS NVS Cut-Off 2026 – Category-Wise
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The cut-off for KVS NVS Result 2026 Tier 1 varies depending on the post and category. The expected cut-offs are slightly higher this year due to increased competition and the three-stage selection process.
PRT (Primary Teacher) Expected Cut-Off
| Category | Expected Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 128–135 |
| OBC (NCL) | 120–127 |
| EWS | 120–127 |
| SC | 115–120 |
| ST | 90–100 |
| OH | 112–115 |
| VH | 95–110 |
TGT Expected Cut-Off (Subject-Wise)
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 138–142 | 130–133 | 115–120 | 105–110 | 128–135 |
| Science | 125–130 | 118–122 | 110–115 | 100–105 | 118–121 |
| Social Studies | 130–135 | 120–125 | 115–121 | 110–115 | 120–125 |
| English | 125–130 | 115–120 | 110–114 | 100–106 | 115–118 |
| Hindi | 135–140 | 130–134 | 125–129 | 114–118 | 125–130 |
PGT Expected Cut-Off
| Post | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindi | 140–143 | 135–137 | 128–132 | 125–130 | 132–136 |
| English | 131–134 | 124–126 | 118–122 | 110–116 | 120–125 |
| Computer Science | 147–149 | 137–139 | 130–132 | 118–121 | 132–136 |
| Commerce | 140–145 | 134–138 | 125–130 | 114–116 | 135–140 |
Non-Teaching Posts (JSA/MTS)
| Category | Expected Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 105–110 |
| OBC | 90–95 |
| EWS | 90–94 |
| SC | 85–88 |
| ST | 80–85 |
These are expected cut-offs based on previous trends. Official cut-offs will be released along with the final results.
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Join Now!Factors Affecting KVS NVS Cut-Off 2026
Several factors determine the final KVS NVS Cut Off Tier 1 2026:
- Candidate’s category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS/PwD)
- Number of vacancies available per post and district
- Difficulty level of the Tier 1 exam
- Total number of applicants
- Normalization process (if applicable)
Note: Cut-offs are post-wise and category-wise and may vary for different subjects and districts.
How to Check Official KVS NVS Cut-Off 2026
Follow these steps to check the official cut-off marks once released:
- Visit the official websites: cbse.gov.in, kvsangathan.nic.in, or navodaya.gov.in
- Go to the Latest Notifications / Results section
- Click on KVS/NVS Result 2026
- Download the PDF containing post-wise and category-wise cut-off marks
- Save the PDF for future reference
What Happens After KVS NVS Cut-Off 2026?
- Candidates who meet or exceed the cut-off are shortlisted for Tier 2 (Objective + Descriptive)
- Post Tier 2, selected candidates may appear for Skill Test/Interview based on the post applied
- District-wise merit lists are prepared, and admissions/appointments are confirmed after document verification
