NVS Class 9th Online Form 2027-28 – Date Extend

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has extended the last date for online applications for lateral entry admission to Class IX in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the 2027-28 session. Students who passed Class VIII in the district of the JNV can now apply free of cost until 15 October 2026.

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date 02 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) 15 October 2026
Admit Card November 2026 (tentative)
Selection Test Date (Summer Bound JNVs) 10 April 2027
Result Notify Soon

Application Fee

Category Fee
All Candidates No Application Fee (₹0)

Age Limit

  • Candidate must be born between 01 May 2012 and 31 July 2014 (both dates inclusive).

Eligibility / Seats

  • Candidate must have studied and passed Class VIII in the 2026-27 session from a Government or Government-recognised school in the same district where the JNV is located.
  • Candidate must be a bona fide resident of that district and can apply only to the JNV of that district.
  • Admission is against vacant seats in the JNV; seat details are given in the prospectus.

Selection Process

  • Lateral Entry Selection Test
  • Merit based shortlisting
  • Document verification / counselling
  • Final admission

How to Apply

  • Open the NVS Class IX online application portal.
  • Read the prospectus carefully and check your eligibility.
  • Register and fill in the student and parent details along with the school and district information.
  • Upload the photograph, signatures of student and parent, and the required certificate.
  • Submit the form before 15 October 2026 and save the printout.

Essential Links

Link Action
Apply Online Click Here
Download Prospectus Click Here
Official Website Click Here