Navodaya Vidyalaya: Opportunity for Class 9 admission—who can apply and when will the exam be held? Know the complete process..
JNV Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027: The admission process for Class 9 at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya has commenced. The application deadline is September 30, 2026, and the selection test is scheduled for April 10, 2027. Before applying, it is essential to understand the criteria regarding age, district, and Class 8 enrollment.
What is the application deadline and when will the exam take place?
The deadline for online applications for Class 9 lateral entry is September 30, 2026. The selection test will be held on April 10, 2027. There is no application fee.
Details Information
Application Deadline September 30, 2026
Selection Test April 10, 2027
Exam Duration 2 hours 30 minutes
Extra Time for Differently-abled Candidates 50 minutes
Exam Level Class 8
Differently-abled candidates will be granted extra time based on a valid disability certificate.
Who can apply? The crucial age criterion
The candidate must have been born between May 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014.
This age limit applies to students from all categories.
In case of any doubt regarding age, the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti may refer the candidate to a medical board for examination.
Can one apply from any district?
No. The district-related criterion is critical for Class 9 admission. Candidates must fulfill three conditions:
The candidate must be a bona fide resident of the concerned district.
They must be studying in Class 8 during the 2026-27 academic session in a government or government-recognized school within that same district.
The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya for which admission is sought must also be located in the same district.
How is a candidate's rural or urban status determined?
Rural or urban status is determined based on the location of the school where the candidate is studying in Class 8. If a candidate has attended a school in an urban area for even a single day during Class 8, they will be considered an urban candidate.
The urban area status will be determined based on the government notification applicable as of September 30, 2026.
How many questions will be in the exam, and which subject is the most important?
The selection test will carry a total of 100 marks. Mathematics and General Science carry the highest weightage. Together, these two subjects account for 70 marks; therefore, they will play the most crucial role in the final merit list.
Subject Questions Marks
Mathematics 35 35
General Science 35 35
English 15 15
Hindi 15 15
Total 100 100
Which documents are required for the application?
Candidates should keep documents containing their photograph and signature ready when applying online. Signatures of both the candidate and the parent/guardian will be required during the application process.
Details regarding the APAAR ID/PEN and Aadhaar number must also be provided in the new application. Photographs and signatures should be in JPG format and between 10 KB and 100 KB in size. A free help desk facility is also available at every Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya to assist parents.
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