JNVST Admissions 2026: Class 9 & 11 Registration Extended to Oct 7

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the registration deadline for JNVST 2026 for Class 9 and Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test. Eligible candidates can now register online till October 7, 2025 at the official portal navodaya.gov.in. This extension provides additional time for students to complete their applications for admission into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India.

JNVST 2026 Registration Links for Class 9 and 11

The NVS has made the registration process straightforward with direct links for each class. Candidates can apply using the official links provided:

• Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test: Direct link available on navodaya.gov.in
• Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test: Direct link available on navodaya.gov.in

Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying to avoid discrepancies in the application.

Eligibility Criteria for Class 9 JNVST 2026

The eligibility for admission to Class 9 through the Lateral Entry Selection Test is as follows:

• Students must be bona fide residents of the district where they intend to apply.
• They should be studying Class 8 in the 2025-26 academic session in a Govt. or Govt.-recognized school of the same district.
• Date of Birth must be between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2013, inclusive, for all categories, including SC/ST candidates.
• Only Indian nationals studying Class 8 in India are eligible.

Eligibility Criteria for Class 11 JNVST 2026

Candidates seeking admission into Class 11 must meet the following conditions:

• Date of Birth should be between June 1, 2009, and July 31, 2011, inclusive, for all categories, including SC/ST candidates.
• Students who have already passed Class 10 before the 2025-26 session are not eligible.
• Applicants must be studying Class 10 in a Govt./Govt.-recognized school (affiliated to CBSE or any state board) of the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located during the April 2025 to March 2026 session.
• Only Indian nationals studying Class 10 in India can apply.

JNVST 2026 Selection Test Schedule

The JNVST 2026 selection test for both Class 9 and Class 11 is scheduled to be conducted on February 7, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to complete registration and verify eligibility before the extended deadline to ensure participation in the selection test. These updates provide students with ample opportunity to register and prepare for the JNVST 2026, which remains a highly sought-after pathway for admission into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.