Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS): School Admission Updates 2026-27
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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a system of central government schools established by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. They were created with the vision of providing quality modern education to talented children, predominantly from rural areas, irrespective of their socio-economic background.
Admission Process
Final admission is confirmed after verification and seat acceptance.
1. Notification & Prospectus
The Class XI prospectus PDF is available on the nvsxi_11 page.
The notification invites online applications for lateral entry to Class IX and XI against vacant seats.
2. Online Registration / Application
Candidates must register online via the respective pages (nvsix_9 for Class IX lateral entry, nvsxi_11 for Class XI).
During registration, candidates will upload scanned photograph, signature, parent’s signature, etc. (standard practice)
Applicants need to fill details such as state, district of study/residence, etc.
3. Correction Window
After the registration period, a correction window may be provided (as indicated in the prospectus) for minor edits.
4. Selection Test / Exam
A Selection Test (LEST) is conducted for both Class IX and Class XI lateral entries.
The test is OMR-based, with objective (multiple-choice) questions, bilingual (Hindi & English).
Duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. For Divyang (differently-abled) students, an additional 50 minutes is provided.
For Class IX, subjects include Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science.
For Class XI, sections are Mental Ability, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science.
5. Merit / Selection & Reservation
Selection is based on district-level merit list (candidates whose district of study and residence match the district of the JNV).
Minimum qualifying marks per subject (often ~6 out of 20) and overall cutoffs as per category are applied.
Streams (for Class XI) Science, Commerce, Humanities, Vocational may be chosen in order of preference.
6. Document Verification & Admission
After the result, selected candidates must provide documents for verification (birth certificate, residence proof, study certificate, category certificate if applicable, medical fitness, etc.).
Eligibility
For Class IX Lateral Entry
- The candidate should be studying in Class VIII during the relevant academic session.
- Age Limit (Date of Birth): Between 01.05.2010 to 31.07.2012 (both inclusive).
- The student must be a resident of the district and be studying in a recognized school in that same district.
For Class XI Lateral Entry
- The candidate should be studying in Class X in the current academic session in a Govt / Govt-recognized school in the same district where the JNV is located.
- Age Limit (Date of Birth): Between 01.06.2008 to 31.07.2010 (both inclusive).
- The student must be from the same district of residence and study.
Important Dates
Below are the key dates (tentative / as per current notification) for the lateral entry admission (2026-27). Always refer to the official site for latest updates.
| Event | Class IX | Class XI |
|---|---|---|
| Opening of Online Registration | https://cbseitms.nic.in/2025/nvsix_9 | https://cbseitms.nic.in/2025/nvsxi_11 |
| Last Date for Application | 21st October 2025 | 21st October 2025 |
| Selection Test / Examination | 7th February 2026 | 7th February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | January 2026 (Tentative) | January 2026 (Tentative) |
| Result / Merit List | May–June 2026 (Expected) | May–June 2026 (Expected) |
Key Highlights
- The Lateral Entry Selection Test offers additional entry opportunities in JNVs for class IX and XI against vacant seats.
- The test is OMR-based, multiple-choice, bilingual (Hindi & English).
- Duration: 2.5 hours (plus extra time for Divyang students)
- District-level merit list: only those whose study district and residence district match the JNV district are considered.
- Age restrictions are strictly enforced, with no age relaxation mentioned even for reserved categories.
- Candidates must apply online and upload required documents; a correction window is available.
- For Class XI, candidates can select streams in order of preference (Science, Commerce, Humanities, Vocational).
- No negative marking is applied. Each correct answer yields 1 mark.
Disclaimer
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