The last date to apply for JNVST 2026 Lateral Entry for Class 9th and 11th is October 23, 2025. Applications can only be submitted online and free of charge at navodaya.gov.in. The examination will be held on February 7, 2026.
JNVST 2026: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has announced the last date for applications for admission to Class 9th and 11th through the JNVST 2026 Lateral Entry Selection Test. The application process will remain open only until October 23, 2025.
Candidates who have not yet filled out the form for their children can apply until the last day. Applications can only be made online by visiting navodaya.gov.in.
Application is Free of Cost
No fee will be charged from candidates of any category for applying to the Lateral Entry Selection Test 2026. All candidates can fill the form free of charge. This arrangement ensures that economic status does not affect any student's eligibility.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
The application process for JNVST 2026 is online and straightforward. Candidates must follow the steps below:
- First, visit the official website navodaya.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the link for the class your child wishes to apply for.
- Go to the new portal and click on the "New Registration" link.
- Fill in all the required details and complete the registration.
- Upload photographs, signatures, and other necessary documents.
- Submit the completely filled form.
- Finally, take a printout of the form and keep it safe.
By following this procedure, your application will be successfully submitted.
Eligibility and Criteria
Eligibility for Admission to Class 9th
- Date of Birth: Between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2013.
- The student must be a resident of the same district where the Navodaya Vidyalaya is located.
- The student must be studying in Class 8th.
- Students who have already passed Class 8th are not eligible to apply.
Eligibility for Admission to Class 11th
- The student's birth date must be between June 1, 2009, and July 31, 2011.
- The student must be studying in Class 10th.
- Students who have already passed Class 10th are not eligible to apply.
- Thus, only applications from eligible students within the prescribed age limit will be accepted.
Application Correction Dates
Candidates who complete the application process by October 23, 2025, can make necessary corrections to their forms from October 24 to October 26, 2025. This includes rectifying student information, photographs, or other documents.
This facility helps prevent applications from being rejected due to errors in the form.
Examination Date and Centers
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will conduct the Lateral Entry Selection Test 2026 for Class 9th and 11th on February 7, 2026, at designated examination centers across the country.
- Admit cards for the examination will be issued a few days prior.
- Candidates are advised to download their admit cards on time and carry them to the examination venue.
- The student's photograph and other details on the admit card must be correct.
Required Documents
To appear for the examination, candidates must carry the following documents:
- Printout of the admit card
- Passport-size photograph
- Birth certificate
- Other necessary documents uploaded during the application process
Without these documents, candidates will not be permitted to enter the examination center.
