Short Information: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the registration deadline for lateral entry admissions to Class 9 and Class 11 of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the 2027-28 session. Students can now apply online until 22 October 2026 on the official portal, navodaya.gov.in — the earlier deadline was 15 October 2026. The application process is completely free. A limited correction window will open from 23 to 25 October 2026 for category, gender, area and disability only. The Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) will be held on 10 April 2027.
JNV Class 9 & 11 Lateral Entry Admission 2027-28
| Important Dates Registration Start: 2 September 2026 Last Date (Extended): 22 October 2026 Correction Window: 23 – 25 October 2026 Selection Test (LEST): 10 April 2027 |
Application Fee Nil (Free Application) |
Age Limit: Class 9 — born between 1 May 2012 and 31 July 2014; Class 11 — born between 1 June 2010 and 31 July 2012.
Eligibility: Class 9 — students studying in Class 8 during the 2026-27 session in a government/recognised school of the same district. Class 11 — students studying in Class 10 during 2026-27 (those who passed Class 10 in an earlier session are not eligible).
How to Apply:
- Visit navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.nic.in.
- Open the Class IX or Class XI Lateral Entry Admission 2027-28 link.
- Register with the required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and requested documents.
- Submit before 22 October 2026 and keep a copy of the confirmation.
| Important Links |
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| Apply Online: navodaya.gov.in |
| Official Website: navodaya.gov.in |
GramSuvidha is a private information portal (not a government website). For accurate details, check only the official website.
Q1. What is the new last date for JNV Class 9/11 applications?
A: 22 October 2026.
Q2. Is there an application fee?
A: No, the application process is completely free.
Q3. When does the correction window open?
A: 23 to 25 October 2026 — corrections only in category, gender, area and disability.
Q4. When is the selection test?
A: 10 April 2027 — OMR-based objective (MCQ) examination.
Q5. Who can apply for Class 9 lateral entry?
A: A student studying in Class 8 in 2026-27, born between 1 May 2012 and 31 July 2014.
