JNVST Class XI LEST 2027 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 9 Admission 2027-28: The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samithi invites Online applications from eligible candidates for admission to Class IX, only against the vacant seats, likely to be available in JNVs during the academic year 2027-28. The selection test is conducted on April 10, 2027Â only for JNVs having vacancies. Please refer to the list/tentative vacancy details at the end of the Prospectus. Since the notified vacancies are tentative, they may be reduced owing to administrative exigencies. Admission will be made on the basis of the performance of students in Class X Board Examinations by CBSE / State Education/ other recognised Board.
The last date of registration for Class 9 Admission is September 30, 2026.Â
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Selection Test will consist of questions from the subjects of Mathematics, General Science, English and Hindi. The difficulty level of the test paper shall be of Class VIII.
Nature of the Selection Test
The test will be of objective type with 2 ½ hours duration without any break.
Merit List will be announced as per the NVS selection criteria.
- Open the Official Web portal Navodaya.gov.in
- search for application link of Navodaya entrance examination 2027
- Then click on the application links for 6th,7th, 8th,and 9th classes
- And Fill the application for your class
- Fill the details carefully
- And Pay the fee for regarding the class.
- Complete the admission successfully
Important Links
| To Apply for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2027 | Link 1Â |Â Link 2 |
| To Download Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission 2027 Prospectus | Click Here |
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially released the notification for the Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2027-28. Online applications are invited from eligible students currently studying in Class VIII to fill vacant seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across the country for the upcoming academic session. JNVs are fully residential, co-educational schools affiliated with the CBSE that provide high-quality modern education to talented students, predominantly from rural areas.
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Exam Name | Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2027 |
| Admission For | Class IX (Academic Session 2027-28) |
| Selection Process | Objective Type Written Test (OMR-based) |
| Application Mode | Online |
Here are the salient features of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme:
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- Target Audience: Provides good quality modern education predominantly to talented children from rural areas.
- School Structure: The Vidyalayas are co-educational and fully residential, offering education from Class VI through Class XII.
- Location: The schools are typically established in rural areas.
- Free Education: The scheme provides entirely free education, which includes board and lodging, uniforms, textbooks, and stationery.
- Board Affiliation: All Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
- Language Policy: The schools implement a Three-Language Formula. The medium of instruction is the mother tongue or regional language up to Class VIII. From Class IX onwards, English is used for Mathematics and Science, while Hindi or English is used for Social Science.
- National Integration: To promote cultural understanding and national integration, 30% of Class IX students from Vidyalayas located in Hindi-speaking areas migrate to spend one academic year in a Vidyalaya in a non-Hindi-speaking area, and vice versa.
Important Dates
- Last Date of Registration: September 30, 2026
- Application Correction Window: Opens for two days after the last date of submission
- Date of Selection Test: April 10, 2027 (Saturday)
- Admit Card Release: Tentatively one month before the examination
Exam Details
The selection test will be held in the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district or an allotted center. The exam is an OMR-based offline test containing objective-type questions, and candidates will be given 2.5 hours to complete it without any breaks. Candidates with special needs (Divyang) are provided an additional 50 minutes of compensatory time. The question paper will be bilingual (Hindi and English), and there is no negative marking.
Eligibility Details
- Age Limit: The candidate’s date of birth must lie between May 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014 (both days inclusive). This age limit applies universally across all categories, including SC, ST, OBC, and Divyang candidates.
- Educational Qualification: Applicants must be a bona fide resident and actively studying in Class VIII during the academic session 2026-27 in a Government or Government-recognized school in the district where the JNV is functioning. Students who passed Class VIII in previous academic sessions are not eligible.
Who is Not Eligible
According to Section 6.2 (Who is Not Eligible) of the Class IX prospectus, a candidate is not eligible if:
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- Academic Session: The student has already passed Class VIII in previous academic sessions (only students currently studying in Class VIII during 2026–27 are eligible).
- Age Criteria: The candidate’s Date of Birth does not fall between May 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014 (both days inclusive).
- District Mismatch: The district where the student resides and the district where they are currently studying Class VIII are different.
- School Recognition: The candidate is enrolled in a school for Class VIII that is not a Government or Government-recognized school in the district where the JNV is functioning.
- Prior Attempt: The student has already appeared for the Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test in a previous academic session.
- Domicile Rule: The district of residence and the district of Class VIII study must be the exact same to apply for the JNV located in that specific district.
Participating Institutes
Admissions are strictly for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs). Currently, there are 665 functional JNVs operating across 27 States and 8 Union Territories in India (excluding Tamil Nadu).
Application Fee
- Registration Fee: There is no fee required to submit the online application or to appear for the selection test.
- (Note: Upon confirmed admission, a monthly Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN) fee of ₹600 is charged from students of Classes IX to XII. Full exemptions apply for SC/ST students, Divyang students, all girls, and students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families).
How to Apply
- Visit the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti application portal at www.navodaya.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Class IX Lateral Entry Registration link and carefully read the prospectus.
- Fill in the candidate's basic details, including State, District, Aadhaar number, Class VIII study details, APAAR ID/PEN, and address information.
- Upload clear, scanned soft copies (10 to 100 kb in JPG format) of the candidate’s photograph, the candidate’s signature, and the parent’s signature.
- Review all entered details thoroughly, submit the application form before September 30, 2026, and save a confirmation copy for future reference.
Important Links
| JNVST Navodaya Class 9 LEST Admission 2027-28 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| JNVST Navodaya Class 9 LEST Admission 2027-28 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
Exam Pattern
The entrance test questions are based on the Class VIII syllabus. Candidates must qualify in all subjects, and the final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of Mathematics, General Science, and one of the two language subjects in which the candidate scored higher.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Science | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
