Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
— Ministry of Education
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), operating under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has officially released the notification and invited online applications for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2027. This selection test facilitates admission into Class 9 and Class 11 across Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas nationwide for the academic session 2027-28. Eligible and interested students currently studying in Class 8 or Class 10 in government or government-recognized schools within the concerned district can submit their applications online through the official portal at navodaya.gov.in.
JNVST Lateral Entry 2027-28: Overview
Candidates must review the essential details of the JNVST Lateral Entry admission process before proceeding with online registration:
- Conducting Body: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
- Exam Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) - Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2027
- Academic Session: 2027-28
- Classes Covered: Class 9 and Class 11
- Application Mode: Online
- Online Application Start Date: September 2, 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: September 30, 2026
- Application Correction Window: October 1 to October 3, 2026
- Exam Date: April 10, 2027
- Official Website: navodaya.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria for JNVST Lateral Entry 2027
To be eligible for admission to Class 9 or Class 11 through the Lateral Entry Selection Test, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- For Class 9 Admission: Students must be currently studying in Class 8 during the academic session 2026-27 in a government or recognized school in the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is functioning.
- For Class 11 Admission: Students must be currently studying in Class 10 during the academic session 2026-27 in a government or recognized school in the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located.
- Age Limit: Applicants must meet the specific age criteria prescribed in the official NVS prospectus for the respective classes.
How to Apply for JNVST Class 9 & 11 Lateral Entry 2027
- Visit the official NVS admission portal at navodaya.gov.in.
- Click on the relevant link: "Register for Class IX Lateral Entry Admission (2027-28)" or "Apply for Class XI (2027-28) Registration."
- Read the official notification and instructions carefully before registering.
- Provide accurate personal details, academic history, state, district of study, and residential details.
- Upload scanned images of the candidate's photograph, signature, parent's signature, and category/UDID certificate if applicable.
- Preview the application form completely, verify all entered details, and submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page or registration slip for future admission reference.
Important Documents Required
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph
- Candidate's Signature in digital format
- Parent's Signature in digital format
- Class 8 Marksheet (for Class 9 applicants) or Class 10 Marksheet (for Class 11 applicants)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) or UDID Certificate (if applicable)
Visit navodaya.gov.in, select the Class 9 or Class 11 registration link, fill in academic and personal details, upload documents, and submit the form online before September 30, 2026.
