Navodaya Class 9 Admission 2027–28: Apply Online, Eligibility and Exam Date

 

Navodaya Class 9 Admission 2027–28: Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date and Official Links

Last Updated: 3 September 2026

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has invited online applications for admission to Class IX in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the 2027–28 academic year. Admissions will be offered through the Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027 against vacant seats available in the respective JNVs.

Eligible students studying in Class VIII during the 2026–27 academic year can submit their applications online. The application process is free of cost. Parents should read the official prospectus carefully and complete registration well before the deadline.

Navodaya Class 9 Admission 2027–28: Important Dates

Event	Date
Academic year	2027–28
Admission class	Class IX
Mode of admission	Lateral Entry Selection Test
Last date for online application	30 September 2026
Selection test date	10 April 2027
Examination duration	2 hours 30 minutes
Admit card release	To be announced on the official portal

Candidates should regularly visit the official application portal for admit-card and result updates.

Who Can Apply?

A student must satisfy all the following conditions:

• The student must be an Indian national.

• The student must be studying in Class VIII during the 2026–27 academic year.

• Class VIII must be studied in a government school or government-recognised school.

• The candidate must be a bona fide resident of the district in which admission is sought.

• The district of residence and the district in which the student is studying Class VIII must be the same.

• The candidate must successfully pass Class VIII during the 2026–27 academic year before admission is confirmed.

• Admission will be considered only against vacant Class IX seats available in the concerned Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Navodaya Class 9 Age Limit

The candidate’s date of birth must fall between:

1 May 2012 and 31 July 2014 — both dates inclusive.

The same age condition applies to candidates belonging to General, OBC, SC, ST and Divyang categories. No separate age relaxation has been announced for any category.

Who Is Not Eligible?

A student will not be eligible if:

• The student passed Class VIII in an earlier academic year.

• The date of birth is outside the prescribed range.

• The district of Class VIII study and district of residence are different.

• The student is studying Class VIII in a school that is not recognised by the government.

• The student already appeared for the Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test in the previous academic session.

Documents and Information Required for Registration

Parents should keep the following ready before starting the application:

• Recent passport-size photograph of the candidate
• Candidate’s signature
• Signature of either the father or mother
• Current bonafide or study certificate signed by the Headmaster
• Aadhaar number or Aadhaar enrolment details
• APAAR ID/PEN, where available
• Residence and school-study details
• OBC certificate for eligible OBC candidates
• SC/ST community certificate, where applicable
• UDID/Divyang certificate, where applicable
• Active mobile number and email address

Required Upload Sizes

Document	Format and size
Student photograph	JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB
Student signature	JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB
Parent’s signature	JPG/JPEG, 10–100 KB
Category/UDID certificate	JPG/JPEG, 50–300 KB

Important for OBC candidates: NVS accepts OBC certificates only for communities included in the Central OBC List. A candidate whose community is not included in the Central List should apply under the General category.

How to Apply for Navodaya Class 9 Admission 2027

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit the official Class IX admission portal.

2. Open the “Register for Class IX Lateral Entry Admission 2027–28” link.

3. Read the official prospectus before proceeding.

4. Select the state and district in which the candidate is studying Class VIII.

5. Enter the candidate’s name, date of birth, mobile number, parents’ details and residential address.

6. Provide Class VIII school, board, medium and study-session details.

7. Select the appropriate category, gender, rural or urban status and examination medium.

8. Upload the candidate’s photograph, candidate’s signature, parent’s signature and applicable category certificate.

9. Review every entry before submitting the form.

10. Submit the application and save the registration number.

11. Download or print the submitted registration form for future reference.

The application can be submitted using a mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Candidates who need assistance may approach the help desk available at the concerned Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.

Navodaya Class 9 Selection Test Pattern

The question paper will be based on the Class VIII standard.

Subject	Questions	Marks
English	15	15
Hindi	15	15
Mathematics	35	35
General Science	35	35
Total	100	100

Key Examination Details

• The test will contain objective-type questions.

• The total duration will be 2 hours and 30 minutes, without a break.

• Divyang candidates may receive an additional 50 minutes, subject to the prescribed certificate.

• Answers must be marked on an OMR sheet.

• Candidates must use a blue or black ballpoint pen.

• One mark will be awarded for each correct answer.

• There is no negative marking.

• The question paper will be available only in English and Hindi.

• The examination-medium option cannot be changed after submitting the application.

Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by NVS in all four subjects. The merit list will be prepared using the marks secured in Mathematics, General Science and the higher score obtained in either English or Hindi.

Rural and Urban Candidate Rules

A student studying Class VIII in a school located in a rural area will be considered under both the open and rural quota.

If the student studies in an urban-area school even for one day during the Class VIII academic session, the student will be treated as an urban candidate.

Candidates applying under the rural quota must produce the prescribed rural-study certificate issued by the competent district authority during admission verification.

Selection and Admission Process

Appearing for or qualifying in the selection test does not automatically guarantee admission. Selection depends upon:

• Performance in the selection test
• Availability of vacant seats
• Category and quota-wise vacancies
• Verification of residence, age, school study and category documents
• Successful completion of Class VIII during 2026–27

Provisionally selected students must produce their original certificates before admission is confirmed. Parents should obtain a Transfer Certificate from the existing school only after verification and confirmation of admission by the concerned JNV.

What Do Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Provide?

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are co-educational residential schools affiliated with CBSE. They provide education, boarding, lodging, textbooks, uniforms and other essential facilities.

Students of Classes IX to XII may be required to pay Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi according to NVS rules. SC, ST, Divyang and girl students, as well as students from BPL families, are exempt under the conditions mentioned in the official prospectus.

Important Official Links

• Class IX Admission Portal:
  https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9/

• Direct Online Application:
  https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9/registrationclassIX/registrationclassIX

• Download Official Class IX Prospectus:
  https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9/assets/pdf/FINAL_CLASS_IX_PROSPECTUS_2027.pdf

• Official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti Website:
  https://navodaya.gov.in/

The Class IX admission portal also provides links to the previous-year question booklet, Telangana block details, registration-form printing and registration-number recovery.

Important Instructions for Parents

• Do not wait until the last date to submit the application.

• Verify the spelling of the candidate’s name and date of birth against official records.

• Enter the same district for residence and Class VIII study.

• Select the category and rural/urban status carefully.

• Upload clear photographs, signatures and certificates within the prescribed file sizes.

• Save the registration number and a copy of the submitted application.

• Use only the official NVS website and avoid unauthorised agents or websites.

• Check vacancy availability in the concerned JNV before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Navodaya Class 9 Admission 2027–28?

The last date for submitting the online application is 30 September 2026.

When will the Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test be conducted?

The selection test is scheduled for 10 April 2027.

Is there an application fee?

No. The online application process is free of cost.

Can a student who already passed Class VIII apply?

No. Only students studying in Class VIII during the 2026–27 academic year are eligible.

Is Telugu available as an examination medium?

No. According to the official prospectus, the Class IX selection-test question paper will be available only in English and Hindi.

Is there negative marking?

No. One mark is awarded for every correct answer, and there is no negative marking.

Does selection guarantee admission?

No. Admission remains provisional until the candidate passes Class VIII and all required documents and eligibility conditions are verified.

Conclusion

Navodaya Class 9 Admission 2027–28 offers eligible Class VIII students an opportunity to study in a quality residential CBSE school. Parents should confirm eligibility, prepare the required documents and submit the application before 30 September 2026.

Candidates are strongly advised to read the official prospectus before applying because admission rules, vacancies and later announcements will be governed by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti.

Disclaimer: This article is published for educational and informational purposes only. This website is not affiliated with Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti or the Government of India. Applicants should verify all information through the official NVS portal before submitting the application.

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