JNV Class 9 & 11 Admission 2027-28: Apply by September 30, Eligibility & Steps
Check the September 30 JNV Class 9 and 11 lateral-entry deadline, eligibility, documents and application steps, plus Adda247 and Vedantu preparation checks.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti's official portals show 30 September 2026 as the last date to register for Class 9 and Class 11 lateral-entry admission for the 2027-28 session. Admission is against vacant seats and depends on the official eligibility rules, application verification and the Lateral Entry Selection Test.
Students should use the Class 9 or Class 11 registration link from the NVS route that matches their current class. Do not use one form for the other admission level.
JNV lateral entry 2027-28 - key dates
Registration last date: 30 September 2026
Selection test: 10 April 2027
Admission session: 2027-28
Classes covered: Class 9 and Class 11 lateral entry
Seat condition: Admission is subject to vacancies in the relevant JNV.
Class 9 eligibility checks
The student should be studying Class 8 in the 2026-27 session under the conditions in the prospectus.
The school and residence requirements must match the district rule stated by NVS.
Date of birth must fall within the official range in the Class 9 prospectus.
Admission is considered for available Class 9 vacancies, not as an automatic seat.
Class 11 eligibility checks
The candidate must be studying Class 10 in 2026 or the 2026-27 session as defined by the portal.
The candidate must be an Indian national.
The district of Class 10 study and residence affects district-level merit eligibility.
The official portal displays a date-of-birth range of 1 June 2010 to 31 July 2012, inclusive.
Class 11 admission depends on stream and vacancy availability.
Documents to keep ready
Candidate photograph and signature in the stated JPG/JPEG size
Parent signatures in the required format
Date-of-birth and school details
Residence and district information
Category or disability information where applicable
Aadhaar and PEN details if requested in the applicable form
Current school recognition and study-session details
How to apply online
Open the official NVS admission page through navodaya.gov.in or the authorised CBSE ITMS portal.
Select Class 9 or Class 11 lateral-entry registration.
Read the prospectus before entering details.
Fill the candidate, residence, school and category information.
Upload the photograph and signatures in the specified file size.
Review spelling, date of birth, district and class before submission.
Submit before the deadline and print the registration form.
Save the registration number for admit-card and result access.
What to check before final submission
Class and session are correct.
District of school study and residence are accurate.
Date of birth matches the supporting record.
Selected stream preferences for Class 11 are in the intended order.
Images are readable and within the required size.
Mobile number remains active through the admission process.
Preparation options for the lateral-entry test
Coaching is optional. Start with the NVS prospectus and previous-year booklet, then decide whether structured support is needed.
Adda247: Verify Class 9 or Class 11 coverage, language and full-mock availability.
Physics Wallah: Check whether the selected batch actually covers Navodaya lateral entry and the student's present class.
Vedantu: Compare school-subject support and live doubt help for identified weak areas.
Unacademy: Confirm the exact educator and course scope rather than relying on a general foundation listing.
eSaral: Check whether the current product matches the NVS test syllabus and language.
Practical check: attempt the official previous-year booklet first. Choose a course only if the score shows a clear subject or speed gap.
After submitting the form
Print the registration form and confirm the number.
Use the correction window only for fields NVS permits.
Download the admit card from the official portal when released.
Check the test centre, reporting time and permitted documents.
Keep school and residence proof ready for later verification.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply?
The official Class 9 and Class 11 portals show 30 September 2026.
When is the selection test?
The lateral-entry test is scheduled for 10 April 2027.
Is admission guaranteed after applying?
No. It depends on eligibility, test performance, verification and available seats.
Can a Class 11 applicant choose any JNV?
District, stream and vacancy conditions in the prospectus apply. Check them before selecting preferences.
Where can I find my registration number?
Use the official portal's Find Registration Number option if needed.
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