Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Navodaya Opens Applications for Class 9, 11 Admissions
Navodaya schools are accepting applications for students who want to enter Classes 9 or 11.
This is called the Lateral Entry Selection Test.
Students can apply online on the official Navodaya website until September 30.
Only schools with empty seats will admit students through this test.
The Class 9 test is scheduled for April 10, 2027.
Students need to upload their photograph and signatures from themselves and a parent.
They must also provide details such as their school, address and Aadhaar number.
Selected students will later need to show documents proving their age, eligibility and other applicable details.
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has opened applications for the 2027 Lateral Entry Selection Test.
The test is for vacant seats in Classes 9 and 11 at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
Applications must be submitted online through navodaya.gov.in by September 30.
The Class 9 selection test will take place on April 10, 2027, at designated centres.
Applicants must provide photographs, signatures, identity and education details, with additional documents required after selection.
- Who
- Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and candidates seeking admission to Classes 9 and 11.
- What
- Applications have opened for the 2027 Lateral Entry Selection Test for vacant seats at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
- When
- Applications close on September 30; the Class 9 test is scheduled for April 10, 2027.
- Where
- Applications are submitted through navodaya.gov.in; the Class 9 test will be held at the concerned district Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya or another centre allotted by NVS.
- Why
- The test will select students for admission to available vacant seats in Classes 9 and 11.
- Application deadline
- September 30
- Admission classes
- Classes 9 and 11
- Examination
- Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027
- Class 9 test date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Application website
- navodaya.gov.in
- Registration documents
- Candidate photograph, candidate signature and parent signature
- Help desks
- Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya help desks can assist with applications free of cost