Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 – Apply Online for Class 9 and 11
August 3, 2025
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS has invited online applications for admission to Class 9 and Class 11 for the academic session 2026-27 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas JNVs through Lateral Entry Selection Test. Eligible students studying in Class 8 or 10 during the academic year 2025-26 can apply through the official website navodaya.gov.in within the specified dates. Navodaya Vidyalayas offer quality residential education to meritorious students free of cost. This admission process through lateral entry provides a golden chance to students of rural and government schools to access high-standard education. Interested students and parents are advised to complete the application process well before the last date and prepare thoroughly for the selection test.
Math, Science, Mental Ability, English, Social Science
Class 9 Admission Eligibility Criteria
Must be a bonafide resident of the same district where admission is sought.
Must be studying in Class 8 during the academic session 2025-26 in a government or government-recognized school located in the same district as the JNV.
Class 9 Selection Test Pattern
Subject
Number of Questions
Marks
English
15
15
Hindi
15
15
Mathematics
35
35
General Science
35
35
Total
100
100
Total duration: 2.5 hours
Objective type questions
Students must score minimum qualifying marks as per NVS criteria
Merit list will be based on Math plus Science plus one language subject with higher score
Class 11 Admission Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must be studying in Class 10 during the 2025-26 academic year
Must be enrolled in a government or recognized school affiliated with CBSE or any other recognized education board in the same district as the JNV
Candidates who passed Class 10 before 2025-26 are not eligible
Class 11 Selection Test Pattern
Subject
Number of Questions
Marks
Approximate Time
Mental Ability
20
20
30 minutes
English
20
20
30 minutes
Science
20
20
30 minutes
Social Science
20
20
30 minutes
Mathematics
20
20
30 minutes
Total
100
100
2.5 hours
Objective type questions only
Bilingual paper English and Hindi
A single test booklet will be provided
Extra 50 minutes for Divyang students as per government norms
Steps to Apply Online for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27
Visit the official NVS website at navodaya.gov.in
Click on the appropriate admission link for Class 9 or 11
Register using your mobile number and email
Fill in the required details in the form
Upload documents like photo and previous class certificate
Submit the application and download a copy for reference
