Tomorrow is the last date to apply for admission to classes 9 and 11 at Navodaya Vidyalaya; submit your application soon..

The last date to submit applications for admission to classes 6 and 9 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country is October 22, 2026. Parents who wish to enroll their children in a Navodaya Vidyalaya should complete the application process without delay, as the application window will close after tomorrow.

Eligibility for Admission to Classes 9 and 11
For admission to class 9, a student must have been born between May 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014. Additionally, the student must be a resident of the same district where the Navodaya Vidyalaya is located. It is mandatory for the student to be currently enrolled in class 8; students who have already passed class 8 are not eligible to apply.

For admission to class 11, a student must be currently enrolled in class 10 and must have been born between June 1, 2010, and July 31, 2012. Students who have already passed class 10 are not eligible to apply.

No Application Fee
Parents should note that there is no application fee for the Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027. In other words, students can submit their applications free of charge.

How to Apply
Applications can only be submitted online; no other mode of application will be accepted. The direct link and the steps to apply are provided below:

To fill out the Navodaya Vidyalaya application form, first visit the official website: navodaya.gov.in.
On the website's home page, click the link for the class (9th or 11th) for which you wish to apply.
Next, click on the registration link provided on the new portal.
Complete the registration by entering the required details.
Finally, upload the necessary documents, such as your signature and photograph. Now, submit the fully completed form.
Finally, candidates should take a printout of the completed form.

Examination to be held on April 10, 2027
NVS will conduct an entrance examination for admission into classes 9 and 11 on April 10, 2027. Admit cards for the examination will be issued a few days before the exam date.

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