Short Info : Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Class 9th Admission Test 2026. Online application for admission 2026 will start from 30 July, 2025 and the last date to apply will be 21 October, 2025. Various Schools are participating in JNV Class 9th Admission Test 2026, candidates should read the information brochure for all the information related to the entrance exam like syllabus, eligibility, age limit, placement, fees, college information and other types of information and then apply.

Important Dates
Application Start Date
30 July, 2025
Last Date For Applying Online
21 October, 2025
Exam Date
07 February, 2025
Admit Card For Exam
06 January, 2025
Eligibility Details
Age Limit
Candidates Must Be Born Between 01 May, 2011 and 31 July, 2013
Vacancy Info

NVS Class 9 Admission 2025 : Examination Details 

Exam NameJawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST)- 2025
Admission Class Class-9
Total Seats653 Seats

NVS Class 9 Admission 2024 : Eligibility Criteria 

  • Candidates must be residents of the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located and should have passed the 8th grade exam from a government or government-recognized school in that district. The candidate must apply for admission to the Navodaya school in the same district where they reside.

How to Apply

  1. Visit Website : Go to the official NVS site : navodaya.gov.in.
  2. Find Link : Click the link for "Class IX Admission 2026" or "JNV Class IX Lateral Entry Registration".
  3. Register : Sign up with your mobile number and email.
  4. Fill Form : Enter personal, educational (Class 8 details), and contact info.
  5. Upload Docs : Upload scanned photo (10-100KB) and signatures (10-100KB).
  6. Submit & Print : Review, submit, and print the confirmation page.

Selection Process

  • Entrance Test : A Computer-Based Test (CBT).
  • Subjects : Mental Ability, English, Science, Social Science, Mathematics (20 questions each, 20 marks each).
  • Duration : 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Merit-Based : Selection is on merit from the test, followed by counselling and final admission.

Other Details
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Important Links

To Downloads Admit Card

To Visit Official Website

For Downloading Notification

For Applying Online

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