The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has officially triggered the application process for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027. This exam is specifically designed to fill vacant seats in Class 9 and Class 11 for the upcoming academic session of 2027-28.
Navodaya Vidyalayas are renowned for their co-educational, residential schooling environment affiliated with the CBSE board. Selected students are provided with completely free boarding, lodging, uniforms, and textbooks.
| Apply Online | Class 9th Link Class 11th Link |
| Download Prospectus | Class 9th PDF Class 11th PDF |
Key Dates You Cannot Miss
The timeline for the NVS admission process is strictly adhered to by the Samiti. Ensure you complete your application well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server overloads.
- Notification Released & Registration Begins: September 02, 2026
- Application Deadline (Last Date): September 30, 2026
- Application Correction Window: October 01 to October 03, 2026
- LEST Examination Date: April 10, 2027 (Saturday)
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Before proceeding to the application link, it is crucial to verify if the student meets the strict eligibility and age requirements set by NVS.
Academic: The candidate must be studying in Class 8 during the 2026-27 session in a Govt. or Govt. recognized school.
Location: The school must be located in the district where the JNV is functioning.
Age Limit: Date of Birth must be between 01 May 2012 and 31 July 2014.
Academic: The candidate must be studying in Class 10 during the 2026-27 session in a Govt. or Govt. recognized school.
Location: The school must be located in the district where the candidate seeks admission.
Age Limit: Date of Birth must be between 01 June 2010 and 31 July 2012.
Examination Pattern & Syllabus
The Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) is a purely objective, offline OMR-based examination with a duration of 2.5 hours and no negative marking.
Class 9th Exam Pattern
Class 11th Exam Pattern
How to Apply Online? (Step-by-Step)
The application procedure is highly streamlined and completely free of cost. Here is how you can submit your form:
- Scroll up to the Important Links section in this post and click on the respective Class 9 or Class 11 link.
- You will be redirected to the official
cbseitms.nic.inportal. - Register using basic details (State, District, Aadhaar Number).
- Fill out the personal and academic details carefully.
- Upload scanned copies (10-100 KB in JPG format) of the Candidate's Photo, Candidate's Signature, and Parent's Signature.
- Review the application form thoroughly and hit Submit. Don't forget to take a printout for your future reference!
