JNVST Class 11 Lateral Entry Admission 2027-28

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the prospectus-cum-notification for the Lateral Entry Selection Test (Class XI) 2027 for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) during the 2027-28 academic session. This admission is meant for eligible students who are currently studying in Class X and want to seek entry into Class XI against vacant seats. Interested candidates should apply online through the official portal and review the eligibility conditions, exam pattern, syllabus, reservation policy, and selection procedure before submitting the form.

As per the notification, the lateral entry process will be conducted only against vacant seats that are likely to be available in JNVs after Class X students (from the 2026-27 session) are promoted to Class XI. The online registration is free of cost and is available on the official NVS website. The application window closes on 30 September 2026, and the selection test is scheduled for 10 April 2027. Candidates will be selected through a test followed by merit preparation, including a district-wise merit list and a State-level common merit list to fill remaining vacancies within the same State.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification states that admission to Class XI will be offered only against vacant seats that are likely to be available in JNVs after the promotion of students studying in Class X during the 2026-27 session. The exact number of vacancies is not specified in the provided information.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must be currently studying in Class X in the 2026-27 session. The school must be a Government or Government-recognized institution affiliated to CBSE or any other State/Government-recognized Board. The school should be located in the same district where the JNV is located. Only Indian nationals studying in Class X within India are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

The candidate’s date of birth must fall between 1 June 2010 and 31 July 2012 (both dates inclusive). This age condition applies to all categories, including SC/ST. Candidates who have already passed Class X prior to the 2026-27 session are not eligible, and only those studying in Class X during the 2026-27 session can apply.

Application Fee

Registration for the Lateral Entry Selection Test is completely free of cost. The application can be submitted only through the online application portal linked at www.navodaya.gov.in.

How to Apply

1. Open the official NVS website: www.navodaya.gov.in.
2. Read the notification and the prospectus carefully and confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements.
3. Keep the required soft-copy documents ready in JPG format with file size between 10 KB and 100 KB each. Upload: candidate photograph, candidate signature, and parent signature.
4. Fill in the required details such as State (residence and study), District (residence and study), and Aadhaar number.
5. Select up to two streams. For each stream, choose up to three preferred JNVs.
6. Upload the photograph and signatures for both the candidate and the parent, as required in the application.
7. Submit the application form. The notification mentions that a help desk is available free of cost at every JNV to assist candidates/parents.
8. After submission, use the correction window (expected to open for a couple of days after the last date) to correct details, since no further correction requests will be entertained afterward.

Direct Apply: https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsxi_11?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

Salary & Pay Scale

This recruitment/admission notification does not mention any salary or pay scale, as it is an education admission process for Class XI.

Selection Process

1. Vacant seats in Class XI will be filled only through the Lateral Entry Selection Test, subject to accommodation availability and administrative exigencies.
2. Vacant seats reserved under Rural/Girl/SC/ST/OBC/Divyang categories will be filled by candidates belonging to the respective category.
3. After the test, a district-wise merit list will be prepared first, followed by a State-level common merit list to fill remaining vacancies within the same State.
4. Candidates from one State are not eligible for admission in another State.
5. Selected students will be informed by the JNV Principal through SMS/Speed Post. Candidates can also check results on the registration portal.
6. Once selected, change of allotted JNV or stream will not be entertained.
7. Newly admitted students must undergo a medical check-up and a 10-day orientation programme.

Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions should complete the online application before 30 September 2026 to ensure they are considered for the selection test scheduled for 10 April 2027.