Navodaya opens Class 11 lateral entry applications for 2027-28; deadline Sept 30

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has opened registrations for the JNVST Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027 for admission to vacant seats in Classes 9 and 11. Eligible candidates can apply through the official NVS website until September 30, 2026. The Class 9 selection test is scheduled for April 10, 2027. Check complete details here.

For the 2027–2028 academic year, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) has begun accepting online applications for admission to Class 11 through the Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST). Up to September 30, 2026, qualified students may apply via the official website, navodaya.gov.in.Direct link to applyImportant datesLast Date to Apply Online: September 30, 2026Application Correction Window: October 1 to 3, 2026Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST): April 10, 2027Result: May/June 2027 (likely)Correction Period: Candidates can make necessary changes to their application details during the three-day correction window.After Correction Window: No correction requests will be accepted after October 3, 2026.Eligibility criteria for Class 11 admissionJNV Class 11 Lateral Entry Admission 2027–28: Eligibility CriteriaClass 10 Status: Candidates must be studying in Class 10 during the academic year 2026–27.Eligible Academic Sessions: Students studying in Class 10 under either of the following sessions can apply:- April 2026 to March 2027- January 2026 to December 2026Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.District Requirement: For admission under the district-level merit list, the candidate’s district of domicile must be the same as the district in which they are studying Class 10.Application Deadline: Eligible candidates can submit the online application until September 30, 2026, through the official JNV website, navodaya.gov.in.Steps to applyStudents can finish the application process by following these steps:Step 1: Go to navodaya.gov.in, the official JNV admissions portal.Step 2: Click the application link for the Class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027.Step 3: Fill out the online registration form with the necessary information.Step 4: Enter your residential, academic and personal information.Step 5: In the designated format, upload the necessary documents, a photo and a signature.Step 6: Carefully review every piece of information that was entered into the application.Step 7: Send in the application before the deadline of September 30, 2026.Step 8: For future reference, download and print the completed application.Direct link to applyFor more information, candidates are advised to visit the official website.

Navodaya Schools Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027: The last date to submit applications is September 30. Eligible candidates can apply through the official NVS website,

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya has opened Class 11 admissions for the 2027-28 academic year. Eligible students can apply online until September 30, 2026, through the official website. The Lateral Entry Selection Test is scheduled for April 10, 2027, with results expected later. A brief correction window will be available from October 1 to 3, 2026. Students must meet all eligibility criteria before submitting their applications.