We have developed a novel vertical-alignment(VA) - 1/6$pi$ mode that provides a wide viewing angle for nematic liquid crystal (NLC) with negative dielectric anisotropy on a homeotropic polyimide (PI) surfaces. Good voltage-transmittance curves were achieved with the new VA - 1/6$pi$ cell model without a negative compensation film. The viewing angle of a new VA -1/6$pi$ cell without a negative compensation film was wider than that of a conventional VA cell. Finally, the wide viewing angle using the new VA-1/6$pi$ cell mode can be achieved.