Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the NVS Class IX Admission 2026 Admit Card for Class 9 admissions for the academic session 2026–27 through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). Examination will be conducted on 07 February 2026, and the last date to submit the application form was 21 October 2025. Candidates can check their exam date and download the admit card using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by logging into the portal. The direct link is provided below.
Navodaya Vidyalaya samiti (NVS)
NVS Class IX Admission
NVS Class 9 Admission 2026 : Short Details
Important Dates
- Application Begin : 30/07/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online : 21/10/2025 (Extended)
- Exam Date : 07/02/2026
- Admit Card: Before Exam
- Result : After Exam
NVS Class 9 Admission 2026 Application Fee's
- All Category Male/Female: ₹ 0 /
- Only Registration is required to attend the Exam.
NVS Class 9 Admisiion 2026 Age Limit
- Candidates/Student must be born between 01 May 2011 and 31 July 2013
- Extra Age Relextation As per NVS Class IX Admission 2026 Rule.
NVS Class IX Admission Eligibility
Admission Class
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NVS Class 9 Admission Eligibility 2026
Class 9
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- Required: Passed Class 8th from a Government or Government recognized school.
- Note: Candidates must be residents of the district in which the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located.
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NVS Class 9 Admission Process
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) conducts lateral entry admissions to Class 9 through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST).
Admission is granted based on merit in the JNVST Class 9 exam.
Only vacant seats in Class 9 are filled through this lateral entry process
NVS Class 9 Admission Exam Pattern
Selection test includes questions from:
English
Mathematics
Science
Hindi
The test is objective-type and designed to assess the candidate’s academic aptitude
How to apply for NVS Class 9 Admission 2026 Online Form
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has invited students to submit online applications for NVS Class IX Admission 2026 for the academic year 2026–27 through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). NVS Class IX Admission 2026 application process for the academic year 2026–27 began on 30 July 2025, and candidates can submit their applications until 21 October 2025 (Extended).
NVS Class 9 Online Application Process
Visit the Official Website Go to the NVS Class 9 Admission 2026.
Click on “Candidate Corner” Select “Click Here to Register for Class IX Lateral Entry Admission (2026–27)”.
Prepare Required Documents
Candidate’s photograph and signature
Parent’s signature
All files must be in JPG/JPEG format, between 10 KB to 100 KB
Fill Out the Online Form
Enter personal details, school information, and district of residence
Upload the required documents
Choose your exam center preferences
Submit the Form
Review all details carefully
Submit the form and print the registration confirmation for future reference
Important Dates
Last Date to Apply: Extended to 21st October 2025
Exam Date: Scheduled for 7th February 2026
Important Link for Online Application
Download Admit Card
Apply Online
Download Notification
Official Website
Frequently Asked Question
Online application process for NVS Class IX Admission 2026 will commence on 30th July 2025.
last date to apply for the NVS Class 9 Admisson 2026 is 21 October 2025.
- Candidates must be born between 01 May 2011 and 31 July 2013
- Required: Passed Class 8th from a Government/ Government recognised School.
- Note: Candidates must be residents of the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located