The Tier-1 recruitment exams conducted by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) are underway, with thousands of candidates appearing across India on January 10 and 11, 2026. The exams cover multiple teaching and non-teaching posts, including PRT, TGT, PGT, and administrative roles.
The PRT exam was held on January 10, while the PGT paper concluded in the morning shift on January 11. The TGT exam is scheduled for today from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Here’s a clear, shift-wise breakdown of difficulty level, expected cut-off marks, and answer key details based on candidate feedback and expert inputs.
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KVS NVS Exam Analysis 2026: Overall Difficulty
Candidates across centres described the overall paper level as moderate. Most questions were syllabus-based, with a few sections requiring better time management.
- PRT Exam (Jan 10): Moderate
- PGT Exam (Jan 11, Morning Shift): Moderate to slightly difficult
- TGT Exam: Analysis to be updated after exam completion
The PGT paper, held from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, had subject-specific questions that tested conceptual clarity rather than rote learning. Candidates felt that accuracy played a bigger role than speed.
Post-wise Paper Review: PRT, TGT, PGT
- PRT: Balanced paper with straightforward questions from Child Development, Language, and General Awareness.
- PGT: Subject knowledge was tested in depth. A few questions were time-consuming but manageable for well-prepared candidates.
- TGT: Candidate reactions will be available once the afternoon shift concludes.
Overall, both PRT and PGT papers leaned towards a moderate difficulty level, keeping cut-offs within a predictable range.
KVS Expected Cut-Off Marks 2026 (PRT)
Based on previous trends and this year’s paper level, the expected cut-off for KVS PRT is as follows:
- General: 128–135
- EWS: 120–127
- OBC: 120–127
- SC: 115–120
- ST: 90–100
- OH: 112–115
- VH: 95–110
These figures are indicative and may vary slightly depending on overall performance and vacancy distribution.
How to Check KVS NVS Answer Key 2026
The official answer key is expected to be released on the respective recruitment portals after the exam cycle ends. Meanwhile, several unofficial answer keys are already available on trusted exam-preparation websites.
Candidates can:
- Download the unofficial answer key for their shift and post
- Match their responses
- Calculate an estimated score to assess qualifying chances
The official answer key, once released, will also allow candidates to raise objections within a stipulated window.
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What’s Next for Candidates?
With the Tier-1 exams nearing completion, candidates are advised to keep documents ready and regularly check official KVS and NVS portals for updates on results, answer keys, and the next stage of recruitment.
