Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya JNV Class 9 Admission Form 2025-26

By Ankit Gupta

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Updated on 28 Jan 2026, 10:38 IST

The JNV Class 9 Admission Form 2026 has been released for students seeking admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas. According to the notification issued by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), the announcement includes important details such as the last date for application submission and the exam schedule.

Admissions will be conducted through the JNVST 2026 Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST), organized by NVS. Students are required to carefully fill in the application form as per the prescribed guidelines; failing to do so may lead to rejection of their application.

For complete details on the application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation strategies, read this comprehensive article.

JNV Class 9 Admission Form 2026 Download

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 9 admission form is available on the official website – navodayagov.in. Students need to visit the site, complete registration with basic details, and then proceed to fill in the application form.

The last date to submit the Class 9 admission form is 23 September 2025. Applicants must carefully follow the guidelines and provide all required information, as only those who submit the form correctly will be issued the admit card. Importantly, there is no application fee for submitting the JNV Class 9 Admission Form 2026.

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Admission Overview

JNVST Class 9 Admission 
Exam Name Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test 2026
Exam Conducting Body National Testing Agency
NVS application form date 26 July 2025
NVS class 9 application form last date 23 September 2025
Correction Window October 2025
Admit Card January 2025
Exam Date 07 February 2026
Provisional Answer Key March 2026
Final Answer Key March 2026
Result March 2026
Document Verification April 2026

JNV Class 9 Admission Form 2026 Last Date

The last date to apply for JNV Class 9 Admission form 2026 is 23 September 2025. Students should complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute delays. Since heavy traffic or server issues may occur closer to the closing date, submitting the form early is strongly recommended to secure admission without risk.

Also Check: CBSE Roll Number Finder 2025

JNV Class 9 Application Form Filling Process

The JNV Class 9 application form must be filled strictly according to the official guidelines. Any errors or missing information can lead to rejection of the application. Students should carefully follow the steps below to complete the form:

  1. Visit the official websites: https://cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs/ or navodaya.gov.in.
  2. Click on the link for Class 9 Admission / Registration Form.
  3. Enter a valid email ID and mobile number to register.
  4. Use the username and password sent to your registered email to log in to the NVS portal.
  5. Open the application form page and first enter basic details, then fill in personal information.
  6. Review the form carefully and submit it as instructed.

Note: There is no application fee for the JNV Class 9 admission form 2026.

JNV Class 9 Admission Form Eligibility

JNVST Class 9 Eligibility 2026-27 must be reviewed carefully before applying. Only students who meet the criteria set by NVS will be considered for admission to Class 9 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

  • The student must be studying in Class 8 during the academic session 2025–26.
  • The date of birth should fall between 1 May 2011 and 31 July 2013 (both dates inclusive).
  • The student must belong to the same district where the respective Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located.

Also Read: CBSE Class 9 Registration (2025-26)

NVS Class 9 Syllabus 2026

To perform well in the JNVST Class 9 entrance exam, students must strictly follow the official JNV Class 9 syllabus. Below is a table highlighting some of the key topics included in the Navodaya Class 9 syllabus:

English  Hindi Mathematics General Science
Word and Sentences मुहावरा, लोकोक्ति Cube and cube root Light
Unseen Passage पर्याय / विलोम Data handling Sound
Jumbled words पद परिचय Rational Number Friction
Prepoitions वर्ण विचार Exponents Force
Modals वाक्य रचनातनतरण Quadilaterals Solar system
Tense अशुद्ध वाक्यों को शुद्द करना Square and Square roots Reproduction

JNV Class 9 Exam Pattern 2026

Sections Number of questions Marks
English 15 15
General Science 35 35
Hindi 15 15
Maths 35 35
100 100

FAQs on JNV Class 9 Admission Form 2025-26

What is the last date of Navodaya Form 2025 class 9?

The last date to submit the JNVST Class 9 (Navodaya) admission form for 2025-26 is 23 September 2025.

How can I get admission in Navodaya Vidyalaya Class 9th 2026?

Admission is through the JNVST Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) run by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. First you must meet eligibility (see next Q). Then you fill the application form online (on navodaya.gov.in or related portals). After submitting, you take the exam. Admit cards are issued to those who properly applied. Finally, based on your test performance and eligibility, seats are allotted.

What is the age limit for Navodaya in 2025?

Candidates must be born between 1 May 2011 and 31 July 2013. That puts the age at around 12-14 years on 1 May of the admission year.

Who is eligible for JNV Class 9?

Eligibility criteria include:

  • Studying in Class 8 in the year 2025-26 in a government or government-recognized school in the same district where the Navodaya is located.
  • Age must fall between roughly 12-14 years, as above.
  • Other criteria like domicile district, school status, fulfilling all application formalities.

How many marks to pass the Navodaya exam class 9?

There is not a uniform “passing marks” published yet (as of latest notifications) for Class 9. However, cutoff/qualifying marks for different categories are expected and vary by district and category (General, OBC, SC, ST). Some sources suggest approximate cutoffs: e.g., for General category around 70-76, OBC ~68-74, SC ~64-70, ST ~58-64.