JNV Class 9 Lateral Entry Admission 2027

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the notification for the Lateral Entry Selection Test for admission to Class IX in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) for the academic session 2027-28. The online registration process is open on the official NVS website, and eligible students studying in Class VIII can apply online. This admission is meant to fill vacant seats in JNVs.

This recruitment is for lateral entry into Class IX (against vacant seats) and is not the primary admission process for Class VI. The application window is currently open and closes on September 30, 2026, with a correction window available for two days after the last date of submission. The selection test is scheduled for April 10, 2027 and will be based on an objective-type (OMR-based) written test covering subjects from the Class VIII syllabus. The selection process includes a written test followed by document verification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification states that admission to Class IX will be offered against vacant seats in JNVs. A tentative vacancy position is provided in Annexure-II of the notification, and candidates are advised that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease. The exact total number of seats is not specified in the provided text.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must be studying in Class VIII during the academic session 2026-27 in a Government or Government-recognized school. Students who have already passed Class VIII in any previous academic session are not eligible to apply for this lateral entry test.

Age Limit

The candidate’s date of birth must fall between May 1, 2012, and July 31, 2014 (both days inclusive). This age criterion applies to all categories, with no additional age relaxation mentioned in the provided information.

In addition to the above, candidates must be bonafide residents of the district where they are applying, and the district of residence must be the same as the district where they studied Class VIII. Only Indian nationals are eligible. Candidates who have already appeared for the Lateral Entry Selection Test in the previous academic session are not eligible.

Application Fee

The provided notification text does not mention any application fee. If a fee is applicable, it would be detailed in the official prospectus/notification PDF or the registration portal.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official NVS website: www.navodaya.gov.in.
2. Locate the link for “Lateral Entry Selection Test for Admission in JNVs in Class IX (2027-28)”.
3. Click the “Apply Online” / registration link to start the online application.
4. Fill in all required details carefully, including personal details, academic details, and contact information.
5. Upload the scanned images in the specified format: the candidate’s photograph, the candidate’s signature, and the parent’s signature (soft forms in JPG format, size between 10 to 100 kb as mentioned).
6. Review the entered information before final submission to ensure accuracy.
7. Submit the application form online.
8. Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

This is an admission/selection test notification for Class IX in JNVs. No salary or pay scale is applicable.

Selection Process

Selection will be based on performance in a written objective-type test followed by document verification. The written test is OMR-based and is scheduled for April 10, 2027. Candidates must also meet the qualifying criteria for minimum marks in all four subjects as per NVS selection rules. After the test, the process proceeds to document verification to confirm eligibility.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete their online registration before September 30, 2026 to be considered for the Class IX lateral entry selection test.