JNVST 2026 Registration Extended Till October 21 for Classes 9 & 11

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 registration deadline for admission to classes 9 and 11 has been extended to October 21, 2025. Interested candidates can submit applications online via the official portal cbseitms.nic.in. The JNVST 2026 examination is scheduled for February 7, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. The extension provides students additional time to complete the application process and meet eligibility requirements.

JNVST 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Class 9

Candidates applying for class 9 admission must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a bona fide resident of the district in which they are applying
• Currently enrolled in class 8 at a government or government-recognised school in the same district
• Date of birth must fall between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2013

These criteria ensure that candidates are eligible for admission under the district quota system implemented by NVS.

JNVST 2026 Eligibility Criteria for Class 11

Applicants for class 11 admission must satisfy these requirements:

• Must be studying in class 10 at a government or government-recognised school located in the same district as the target NVS
• Date of birth must be between June 1, 2009, and July 31, 2011

Meeting these requirements allows students to compete for admission based on merit and district-based reservation policies.

How to Apply for JNVST 2026?

Students can follow these steps to complete JNVST 2026 registration:

1. Visit the official website cbseitms.nic.in
2. Click on the JNVST 2026 registration link for classes 9 or 11
3. Fill in the personal, academic, and contact details accurately
4. Upload required documents as per specifications
5. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference

Candidates are advised to complete registration before October 21, 2025, to avoid last-minute issues and ensure eligibility for the JNVST 2026 exam.