JNVST Class 9 and 11 lateral entry 2027 registration extended: apply by October 15

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the last date to apply online for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Lateral Entry 2027 for Class 9 and Class 11 admissions. Prospective students for the academic session 2027-28 now have until October 15, 2026, to submit their applications. The registration process, which commenced on September 1, 2026, was initially set to close on September 30, 2026.

This lateral entry examination aims to fill vacant seats in 650 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas spread across 27 states and 8 Union Territories of India. The selection test for both Class 9 and Class 11 is scheduled for April 10, 2027, and will be conducted in an offline, OMR-based format.

Application Process and Key Dates

Eligible students can submit their online application forms on the official NVS website, navodaya.gov.in. The application process involves visiting the official portal, clicking on the registration link, entering personal details, uploading a passport-size photograph (10KB to 100KB), filling in academic information, and uploading signatures of both the student and parent (10KB to 100KB). Candidates can select their exam centre based on their district and state during the application process.

Following the application submission, a correction window for Class 9 and 11 applications is available from October 1 to October 3, 2026. Admit cards for the selection test are expected to be released in April 2027, with results anticipated in May 2027. No application fee is charged for any category for Class 11 lateral entry.

Eligibility Criteria for Class 9 and 11

For Class 9 admission, candidates must be studying in Class 8 during the academic year 2027 in a recognised school. This school should be located in the same district as the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya where admission is sought. The date of birth for Class 9 applicants must fall between May 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014, inclusive of both dates. The age limit for Class 9 admission is a minimum of 13 years and a maximum of 15 years.

For Class 11 admission, candidates must be studying in Class 10 during 2026 and their date of birth should be between June 1, 2010, and July 31, 2012, inclusive. The age limit for Class 11 admission is a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 17 years. Qualifying the selection test does not guarantee admission, as it is contingent on the number of vacant seats available in the respective Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

Examination Pattern and Structure

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 9 admission exam evaluates applicants’ proficiency in English, Hindi, Mathematics, and Science. The examination is conducted in a pen-and-paper (offline, OMR-based) mode, with the test medium available in English or Hindi. The duration of the exam for Class 9 is two and a half hours, though another source indicates a duration of three hours for Class 9.

The Class 9 examination is for a total of 100 marks. English and Hindi sections each carry 15 marks and are allotted 30 minutes. Mathematics and Science sections each carry 35 marks and are allotted 1 hour each. The exam centre details will be specified on the Navodaya admit card. The JNVST Lateral Entry exam is specifically held to fill vacant seats in Classes 9 and 11, as most admissions to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas occur at Class 6.

Further reading

• NVS Class 9 admission 2027-28 registration extended: apply by October 15
• GATE 2027 registration extended: apply by October 5 with regular fees
• GATE 2027 registration extended: apply with late fees by October 12
• IIT JAM 2027 registration extended: apply by October 19
• Gujarat NEET MDS 2026 round 3 registration opens: apply by October 2

Written by Nishit Kumar

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