NVS Class 9 Admission 2027-28: LEST, Apply by 30 September
JNV Class 9 lateral entry 2027-28. Register by 30.09.2026; selection test 10.04.2027. Portal cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9 and navodaya.gov.in.
Details taken from the official notification. Confirm on the official website before applying. Official Website
Overview at a Glance
| State / UT | All India |
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| Official Website | navodaya.gov.in |
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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has issued the prospectus for the Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test for JNV admission in session 2027–28. Admission is only against vacant seats likely to be available, by category/quota. Last date to register: 30 September 2026. Test: Saturday 10 April 2027 at the district JNV or another centre NVS allots. Apply at cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9 and via navodaya.gov.in. This is school admission, not a job.
NVS Class 9 LEST 2027-28 Out @navodaya.gov.in
Class IX prospectus PDF. Duration 2½ hours (extra 50 minutes for eligible Divyang with certificate). Medium English/Hindi — cannot change after the form. OMR answers. Level of Class VIII: Mathematics, General Science, English, Hindi.
Official links
Highlights
Particular | Official detail |
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Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti |
Admission | Class 9, 2027–28, vacant seats |
Apply by | 30.09.2026 |
Test | 10.04.2027 |
Eligibility | District resident studying Class VIII in 2026-27 in a Govt./recognised school of that district |
How to apply
Read the prospectus and territorial list.
Submit the official online form.
Keep Aadhaar and school proofs. Admit cards appear on the portal, usually about a month before the test.
Note
Residence, age, Class VIII and category are verified after the result. Use only NVS/NIC URLs.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
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| Official apply | Apply Now |
Frequently Asked Questions
Last date?
Prospectus: last date of registration Wednesday 30 September 2026. Selection test Saturday 10 April 2027.
Who is eligible?
Bonafide residents studying Class VIII in 2026-27 in a Govt./recognised school of the district where the JNV functions and admission is sought. Admission only against likely vacant seats.
Fee / pattern?
Apply via navodaya.gov.in / the official portal in the prospectus. Test at the district JNV or allotted centre, 2½ hours, Hindi/English, OMR. Class-VIII level Maths, Science, English, Hindi.
Aadhaar?
The prospectus asks candidates without Aadhaar to enrol via UIDAI or JNV enrolment facility.
