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JNV Class 9 Admission 2026-27: Apply Online for Lateral Entry
NVSNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti🕐 Updated: 28/04/2026 - 11:40 AM
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released an official notification for taking admission in Class 9 in all JNVs through Lateral Entry Selection Test to the academic session 2026-27. All eligible and interested boys and girls can apply online at NVS official website navodaya.gov.in from 30th July 2025 onwards to till the application last date 23rd September 2025 for 9th class admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 30-07-2025
- Registration Last Date: 23-09-2025
- Selection Test Date: 07-02-2026
👤 Age Limitation
- Date of Birth of the candidate must be between 1st May 2011 to 31st July 2013 (both days inclusive).
NVS Class 9 Admission Eligibility Criteria 2025
Only those candidates who are bonafide residents of the district concerned where wish to apply and should have resident of the same district.
Only those candidates who are bonafide residents & studying Class VIII during the Academic Session 2025-26 in one of the Govt./ Govt. recognized schools of the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is functioning and where admission is sought, are eligible.
District of residence and district of class VIII study should be same in respect of candidates who desire to apply for admission to class IX (session 2026-27) in the JNV located in the same district.
NVS Class 9 Selection Test Details 2025
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| English | 15 | 15 | 2½ Hours |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Science | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2½ Hours |
|---|
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Find Your Registration No. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for JNV Class 9 admission 2026-27?
The last date to submit the online application for JNV Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test is 23rd September 2025.
What are the age criteria for NVS Class 9 admission?
Candidates must be born between 1st May 2011 and 31st July 2013, both days inclusive.
When will the NVS Class 9 Selection Test be conducted?
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will conduct the Class 9 Selection Test on 7th February 2026.
Who is eligible to apply for JNV Class 9 admission?
Students who are bonafide residents of the district and are currently studying in Class VIII in a government or government-recognized school within that same district are eligible.
Is there any application fee for NVS Class 9 lateral entry?
The official notification does not mention any application fee for the NVS Class 9 admission process.
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