For the candidates who have passed class 8th in India and are thinking of taking admission in class 9th, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the notification for the session 2025-26 entrance examination, in such a situation, candidates who want to take admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya can apply online through the link given below.
Candidates interested and eligible for this admission can get complete information related to educational qualification, age limit, etc. through the table given below, apart from this you can read the notification by downloading it through the link given below.
Application Overview
Here’s a table with the requested details for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST):
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) |
| Commonly Known As | JNVST |
| Conducting Body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Exam Type | Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Level of Exam | National Level (for admission to Class 9) |
| Mode of Exam | Pen and Paper (Offline) |
| Purpose | Admission to Class 9 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) |
| Eligibility | Class 8 students (age criteria and other conditions apply) |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Subjects Covered | Mathematics, General Knowledge, English, Hindi |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Application Mode | Online/Offline |
| Category | Admission |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| JNV Class 9 Admission Form Start Date | October 1, 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Admission Form | November 19, 2024 |
| JNVST Exam Date | February 8, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Before the Exam |
| Answer Key Release Date | Unannounced |
| Result Release Date | Unannounced |
ELIGIBILITY & AGE LIMIT
Education Qualification
- For Class 9th : Candidates who are bonafide residents and must have passed the Class 8th. Examination in one of the Govt./Govt. recognized schools of the district.
- For Class 11th : Candidates who are bonafide residents and must have passed the Class 10th. Examination in one of the Govt./Govt. recognized schools of the district.
- Candidate must be a Resident of the District where the Navodaya School is Open.
Age Limit
| Class | Date of Birth (DOB) |
|---|---|
| Class 9 | Candidates born between 1st May 2010 to 31st July 2012 (both days inclusive) |
| Class 11 | Candidates born between 1st June 2008 to 31st July 2010 (both days inclusive) |
Application Fee Process
Candidates must pay different fees based on their category.
Payment Mode: The exam fee can be paid through a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI only.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 0/- (No Fees) |
| SC / ST / PH | 0/- (No Fees) |
| All Category Female | 0/- (No Fees) |
How to Apply
- Visit the official web portal at navodaya.gov.in.
- From the important links section, click on “Apply Online“.
- You will be directed to a new webpage.
- Complete your registration by providing the basic details.
- Proceed to fill out the application form and pay the application fee.
- Review the details and, finally, submit your application form.
- Take a printout of the application for further use.
Important Links.
| Apply Online | Class 9th || Class 11th | ||||||
| Download Notification | Class 9th || Class 11th | ||||||
| Official Website | Click Here |