JNV Admissions 2027: Registration Deadline Extended for Class 9 and 11, Apply by October 22

JNV Admissions 2027: Key Details

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the last date to submit online applications for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) lateral entry admissions for the 2027–28 academic session to October 22, 2026. The admissions are intended for eligible students seeking entry into Classes 9 and 11 against available vacancies.

Candidates can apply through the official NVS admission portal. Students and parents should complete the registration process before the revised deadline and check all information entered in the application form carefully.

JNV Admissions 2027: Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for lateral entry must meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.

Class 9 admission: Students should be studying in Class 8 during the 2026–27 academic session at a government or recognised school in the relevant district.

Class 11 admission: Students should be studying in Class 10 during the 2026–27 academic session at a government or recognised school in the relevant district.

District requirement: Applicants must comply with the district-specific eligibility conditions prescribed by NVS for the respective Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Eligibility, age limits and other admission conditions should be checked in the relevant official prospectus before applying.

JNV Admission 2027: Application Fee and Selection Process

According to the published admission information, candidates do not have to pay a registration fee to submit the application form. Admission to Classes 9 and 11 is conducted through the Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST), subject to eligibility and the availability of vacant seats.

The examination uses objective-type multiple-choice questions, with answers marked on an OMR sheet. Candidates should consult the official prospectus for the applicable examination pattern, subjects and other instructions.

How to Apply for JNV Admissions 2027

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application process:

Visit the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti website at navodaya.gov.in.

Open the admission section and select the relevant Class 9 or Class 11 lateral entry registration link.

Read the instructions and eligibility requirements in the official prospectus.

Enter the required personal, academic and school details.

Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.

Review the application carefully and submit it.

Download or print the submitted application form for future reference.

The official Class 9 admission portal confirms the revised October 22 deadline and lists a correction window from October 23 to October 25, 2026. The announced correction facility permits changes to specified fields, including category, gender, area and disability. Candidates should check the applicable instructions for their class before making corrections.

Important Advice for Applicants

As the deadline is October 22, students should avoid waiting until the last moment to submit their forms. Before applying, verify the relevant district requirements, age criteria, school eligibility and documents against the official notification.

For the most reliable information, use the official NVS website and the official Class 9 admission portal. The Class 9 portal specifically confirms the extended deadline; applicants for Class 11 should also check the dedicated Class 11 admission notification.