JNV Class XI Lateral Entry 2027: Apply Last Date 30 Sep 2026
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
JNV Class XI Lateral Entry 2027 is a recruitment notified by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Applications closed — exam on 10 Apr 2027.
Key Details
- Application Dates: 02 Sept 2026 to 30 Sept 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: 10 Apr 2027 Important Dates
- Result Date: May/June, 2027 Important Dates
- Application Fee: no fee Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidate must be studying in Class X during the academic session 2026-27 in a Govt./Govt. recognized school (affiliated to CBSE or any other State/Govt. recognized Board) located in the district where the JNV is situated Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Online Registration → Lateral Entry Selection Test (OMR based, 5 sections, 100 questions) → District-wise Merit List preparation → State-level Common Merit List (for remaining vacancies) → Provisional Selection → Document Verification → Confirmed Admission Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Lateral Entry Selection Test — 5 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: No negative marking will be done. Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 5 subjects — Mental Ability, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science Syllabus
What Is This Recruitment
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released a notification cum prospectus for the Class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027. This test is for admission to vacant seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) for the academic session 2027-28.
You can apply for this test if you are studying in Class X during 2026-27 and meet the age and residence rules given below.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your online application before the last date.
- Go to the NVS website www.navodaya.gov.in
- Read the notification cum prospectus and check that you fulfil the eligibility criteria
- Keep the required documents ready in soft copy (JPG format, size 10 to 100 kb): photograph, signature of parent, signature of candidate
- Fill basic details of the candidate, such as State of residence and study, District of residence and study, and Aadhaar number, in the online portal
- Choose a maximum of two streams; for each stream choose a maximum of three JNVs
- Fill up the online application form and upload the photograph along with signatures of both the candidate and the parent
- Submit the online application on or before the last date, 30 September 2026
- Use the correction window, open for a few days after the last date, to correct any details if needed
- Download the admit card from the application portal before the selection test
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready during the application and exam process.
- Photograph (JPG, 10-100 kb)
- Signature of parent (JPG, 10-100 kb)
- Signature of candidate (JPG, 10-100 kb)
- Aadhaar number/Aadhaar Card copy of candidate
- Birth certificate issued by competent Government authority
- Class X pass certificate issued by the Board of study
- Rural area certificate from District Administration, if applying under rural quota
- Residence certificate of the district where the JNV is located and where you studied Class X
- Divyang (disability) medical certificate signed by Chief Medical Officer, if applicable
- Category/community certificate for SC/ST/OBC, as per central list, if applicable
- Valid ID issued by a Government authority, to be brought to the exam centre
- Transfer Certificate from your parent school, to be submitted only after verification and confirmation of admission
Important Instructions
- The last date to submit the online application is Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
- The correction window opens for a few days after this date; no correction is allowed after that.
- Registration and application are completely free of cost.
- Information you submit in the online form is treated as final, so fill it with care.
- Photograph and signatures must be in JPG format, with size between 10 to 100 kb.
- You must download the admit card from the portal before the test; no candidate can appear without it.
- No change of exam centre is allowed.
- Use only a Blue or Black Ball Point Pen on the OMR sheet. Do not use pencil, whitener, or erase anything.
Key Numbers You Should Know
| What | Value |
|---|---|
| Total functional JNVs | 665 |
| States covered | 27 |
| Union Territories covered | 08 |
| Total questions in Selection Test | 100 |
| Total marks in Selection Test | 100 |
| Duration of Selection Test | 2 hr 30 min (11:00 AM to 1:30 PM) |
| Additional time for Divyang students | 50 minutes |
| Minimum qualifying marks per subject | 6 marks out of 20 |
| Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (monthly fee for Class IX-XII students) | Rs. 600 per month |
| Number of sections in Selection Test | 5 |
In Detail
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the notification for this test.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 02 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | Wednesday, 30th September 2026 |
| Correction window (Section 8) | Opens for three days after the last date of submission |
| Correction window (Section 10) | Opens for two days after the last date, to change selected fields only |
| Admit Card | November 2026 |
| Date of Selection Test | Saturday, 10th April 2027 |
| Result of Selection Test | May/June 2027 |
Every date Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti printed for JNV Class XI Lateral Entry 2027, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to submit online application | 30 Sept 2026 |
| Correction window (as stated in Section 8) | Correction window will be opened for three days after the last date of submission of application forms |
| Correction window (as stated in Section 10) | The correction window to modify the information in the selected fields only will be opened for two days after the last date of submission of application forms |
| Date of Selection Test | 10 Apr 2027 |
| Result of Selection Test | May/June, 2027 |
| Online Apply Start Date | 02 Sept 2026 |
| Admit Card | November 2026 |
Application Fee
There is no fee for this application.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Free of cost |
Application fee for JNV Class XI Lateral Entry 2027 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates | No fee | Registration can be done free of cost through the application portal of NVS |
Eligibility
You must be studying in Class X during the 2026-27 session, in a Govt. or Govt. recognized school. This school must be affiliated to CBSE or another State/Govt. recognized Board, and located in the district where the JNV is situated.
Date of Birth Rule
Your date of birth must be between 1st June 2010 and 31st July 2012, both days included. This rule applies to every category, including SC and ST candidates.
- Only Indian Nationals studying Class X in India can apply.
- You must be studying Class X in the same district where the JNV is located.
Educational Qualification
Candidate must be studying in Class X during the academic session 2026-27 in a Govt./Govt. recognized school (affiliated to CBSE or any other State/Govt. recognized Board) located in the district where the JNV is situated
Date of Birth must be between 1st June 2010 and 31st July 2012 (both days inclusive), applicable to all categories including SC/ST; only Indian Nationals studying Class-X in India are eligible.
Exam Pattern
The Selection Test has 5 subjects. Each subject has 20 questions for 20 marks, and 30 minutes of time.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| English | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Science | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Social Science | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
- Total: 100 questions for 100 marks, in 2 hours 30 minutes, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
- There is no negative marking in this test.
- Divyang (differently-abled) students get 50 extra minutes.
- You need at least 6 marks out of 20 in each subject to qualify.
Overall Cut-off (out of 60)
| Category | Cut-off Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC Boys | 21 |
| General/OBC Girls | 20 |
| SC/ST/Divyang | 18 |
Lateral Entry Selection Test
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| English | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Science | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Social Science | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Selection Process
Your selection for a JNV seat happens in these steps.
- Online Registration
- Lateral Entry Selection Test (OMR based, 5 sections, 100 questions)
- District-wise Merit List preparation
- State-level Common Merit List, for remaining vacancies
- Provisional Selection
- Document Verification
- Confirmed Admission
- Online Registration
- Lateral Entry Selection Test (OMR based, 5 sections, 100 questions)
- District-wise Merit List preparation
- State-level Common Merit List (for remaining vacancies)
- Provisional Selection
- Document Verification
- Confirmed Admission
Syllabus
Mental Ability
- Pattern Completion
- Figure Series Completion
- Geometrical Figure Completion (Triangle, Square, Circle)
- Mirror Imaging
- Punched Hole Pattern (Folding/Unfolding)
- Calendar Time and Clock
- Embedded Figure
- Coding-Decoding
- Orientation/Direction
- Space visualization
English
- Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage (Discursive passage, Case-based passage with visual input)
- Grammar: Tenses, Modals, Subject-verb concord, Reported speech, Commands and requests, Statements, Questions, Determiners, Spelling, Syntax
Mathematics
- Real Numbers
- Polynomials
- Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Progressions
- Coordinate Geometry
- Triangles
- Circles
- Introduction to Trigonometry
- Trigonometric Identities
- Heights and Distances
- Areas Related to Circles
- Surface Areas and Volumes
- Statistics
- Probability
Science
- Chemical reactions and equations
- Acids, bases and salts
- Metals and Non-metals
- Carbon compounds
- Life processes
- Control and co-ordination
- Reproduction
- Heredity and Evolution
- Light - reflection and refraction
- Electric current and its effects
- Magnetic effects of current
- Our Environment
Social Science
- Rise of Nationalism in Europe
- Nationalism in India
- Making of a Global World
- Age of Industrialization
- Print Culture and the Modern World
- Resources and Development
- Forest and Wildlife
- Water Resources
- Agriculture
- Minerals and Energy Resources
- Manufacturing Industries
- Life Lines of National Economy
- Power Sharing
- Federalism
- Gender, Religion and Caste
- Political Parties
- Outcomes of Democracy
- Development
- Sectors of the Indian Economy
- Money and Credit
- Globalization and the Indian Economy
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mental Ability | Pattern Completion, Figure Series Completion, Geometrical Figure Completion (Triangle, Square, Circle), Mirror Imaging, Punched Hole Pattern (Folding/Unfolding), Calendar Time and Clock, Embedded Figure, Coding-Decoding, Orientation/Direction, Space visualization |
| English | Reading Comprehension through Unseen Passage (Discursive passage, Case-based passage with visual input), Grammar - Tenses, Modals, Subject-verb concord, Reported speech, Commands and requests, Statements, Questions, Determiners, Spelling, Syntax |
| Mathematics | Real Numbers, Polynomials, Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Coordinate Geometry, Triangles, Circles, Introduction to Trigonometry, Trigonometric Identities, Heights and Distances, Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Statistics, Probability |
| Science | Chemical reactions and equations, Acids bases and salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon compounds, Life processes, Control and co-ordination, Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution, Light-reflection and refraction, Electric current and its effects, Magnetic effects of current, Our Environment |
| Social Science | Rise of Nationalism in Europe, Nationalism in India, Making of a Global World, Age of Industrialization, Print Culture and the Modern World, Resources and Development, Forest and Wildlife, Water Resources, Agriculture, Minerals and Energy Resources, Manufacturing Industries, Life Lines of National Economy, Power Sharing, Federalism, Gender Religion and Caste, Political Parties, Outcomes of Democracy, Development, Sectors of the Indian Economy, Money and Credit, Globalization and the Indian Economy |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- November 2026 — full details
- Exam Date
- 10 Apr 2027 — full details
- Result
- May/June, 2027 — full details
- Answer Key
- NVS has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total functional JNVs | 665 |
| States covered | 27 |
| Union Territories covered | 08 |
| Total questions in Selection Test | 100 |
| Total marks in Selection Test | 100 |
| Duration of Selection Test | 2 hr 30 min (11:00 A.M. to 01:30 P.M.) |
| Additional time for Divyang students | 50 minutes |
| Minimum qualifying marks per subject | 06 marks out of 20 |
| Overall cut-off (out of 60) for Gen/OBC Boys | 21 |
| Overall cut-off (out of 60) for Gen/OBC Girls | 20 |
| Overall cut-off (out of 60) for SC/ST/Divyang | 18 |
| Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (monthly fee for Class IX-XII students) | Rs.600/- per month |
| Number of sections in Selection Test | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for JNV Class XI Lateral Entry 2027?
The last date to submit the online application is 30 September 2026.
When is the JNV Class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027?
The Selection Test will be held on 10 April 2027, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Is there any fee for this application?
No. Registration can be done free of cost through the NVS application portal.
Who is eligible for this test?
You must be studying in Class X during 2026-27, in a Govt. or Govt. recognized school in the district where the JNV is located.
What is the date of birth criteria for this test?
Your date of birth must be between 1 June 2010 and 31 July 2012, both days included, for all categories.
How many questions are there in the Selection Test?
There are 100 questions for 100 marks, across 5 subjects.
Is there negative marking in the Selection Test?
No, there is no negative marking in this test.
What is the minimum qualifying mark per subject?
You need at least 6 marks out of 20 in each subject to qualify.
When will the admit card be released?
The admit card is expected in November 2026, and must be downloaded from the application portal.
When will the result be declared?
The result of the Selection Test is expected in May/June 2027.
Do Divyang candidates get extra time in the test?
Yes, Divyang students get 50 extra minutes in the Selection Test.
How many JNVs and states are covered under this notification?
There are 665 functional JNVs, across 27 States and 8 Union Territories.
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