Admission Alert: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the official prospectus and notification for the Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test (2027-28). Eligible candidates can register online on or before 30 September 2026.
Online applications are invited for admission to Class IX against the vacant seats likely to be available in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) during the academic year 2027-28.
The selection test is scheduled to be held on 10 April 2027. Education in JNVs is highly subsidized, including free board and lodging, uniforms, and textbooks, with a nominal Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi fee collected from non-exempted students. Below are the complete eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and application guidelines.
10 Apr 2027
Class IX
Free
30 Sep 2026
Admission Summary
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
- Current Study: Candidates must be Bonafide residents and studying in Class VIII during the Academic Session 2026-27 in a Govt./Govt. recognized school.
- Location Requirement: The school must be located in the same district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is functioning and where admission is sought. District of residence and district of class VIII study should be the same.
- Ineligibility: Students who have already passed Class VIII in previous academic sessions are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit (Date of Birth Requirement)
Note: NVS reserves the right to refer any candidate to a Medical Board for confirmation of age if doubts arise.
Selection Test Exam Pattern
The test will be of objective type and students will answer on an OMR sheet. There is no negative marking.
Required Details for Registration
- Photograph of the candidate in JPG format (10 to 100 kb).
- Signature of the candidate in soft form (JPG format, 10 to 100 kb).
- Signature of the parent.
- Basic details like State, District, Aadhaar number, APAAR ID/PEN, and Class VIII study details.
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