Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Announces Class 9 Admission 2027
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially released the notification for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class IX admissions for the academic year 2027-2028. The online application process began on September 2, 2026, and candidates can apply until October 15, 2026.
The entrance examination is scheduled to take place on April 10, 2027. Interested candidates should review all eligibility criteria and application details carefully before applying.
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: 02 September 2026
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
- Exam Date: 10 April 2027
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
- Result Announcement: To be updated soon
Application Fee
There is no application fee for any category of candidates applying for the NVS Class 9 admission test.
Age Eligibility
- Candidates must have been born between 1 May 2012 and 31 July 2014.
- An age calculation tool is available for candidates to verify their eligibility.
Examination Details
- Exam Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2027
- Admission For: Class IX (9th Grade)
- Total Navodaya Schools: 653 across India
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be bona fide residents of the district where the Navodaya Vidyalaya is located.
- Candidates should have passed Class 8 from a government or government-recognized school in the same district.
- For detailed eligibility requirements, candidates should refer to the official notification.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online through the official NVS website at https://navodaya.gov.in/. Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before filling out the form to ensure they meet all requirements.
Note: Applicants should verify details such as age limit, qualification, and last date before submitting their application.
Documents Required for Application
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Signature
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate (if applicable)
- Graduation mark sheet and certificate (for postgraduate courses, if applicable)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate (if required)
- ID proof such as Aadhaar Card or Voter ID
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a written examination designed to test Class 8 level knowledge, including:
- Mental Ability Test
- Arithmetic Test
- Language Test
For complete details on the exam pattern and syllabus, candidates should consult the official notification.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
- When did the online application start? Applications opened on 2 September 2026.
- What is the last date to apply? The deadline is 15 October 2026.
- What is the age limit? Candidates must be born between 1 May 2012 and 31 July 2014.
- What qualification is required? Candidates must have passed Class 8 from a recognized board.
- How to apply? Applications must be submitted online via the official NVS website.
- What is the official website of NVS? https://navodaya.gov.in/
