JNV Class 9 and 11 Admission Last Date: 22 October 2026 – Apply Before It Ends
Last updated: 21 October 2026
The JNV Class 9 and 11 admission last date is 22 October 2026. That means the online form for lateral entry into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) closes tomorrow. The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has already moved this deadline two times, so it is not safe to wait for one more extension.
If your child is in Class 8 or Class 10 right now, this guide is for you.
What Is the Last Date for JNV Class 9 and 11 Admission 2027-28?
The last date to apply online for JNV Class 9 and Class 11 lateral entry admission for the 2027-28 session is 22 October 2026. A correction window will open from 23 to 25 October 2026. The Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) will be held on 10 April 2027, and there is no application fee.
Which Class and Which Year?
Navodaya runs more than one admission test, so let us make things clear.
Class 9 admission: for students who are studying in Class 8 in the 2026-27 session.
Class 11 admission: for students who are studying in Class 10 in 2026-27. Reports say Class 10 students of the January–December 2026 session can also apply.
Admission year: the selected child will join in the 2027-28 session.
Not for Class 6: the Class 6 JNVST is a different test, and its exam is on 28 November 2026.
Not the old cycle: the 2026-27 lateral entry test was held on 7 February 2026. That round is over.
JNV Class 9 and 11 Eligibility 2027-28
Admission is given only against vacant seats in each JNV. The rules are strict, and one wrong detail can cancel an application.
How to Apply for JNV Class 9 and 11 Admission Online
The JNV Class 9 and 11 admission form is free and simple if your documents are ready. Follow these steps.
Open the official website, navodaya.gov.in.
Go to the admission section and choose the link for Class 9 or Class 11 lateral entry 2027-28.
Read the prospectus and the eligibility rules carefully.
Click Register and enter the state, district of residence and district of study.
For Class 9, add the Aadhaar and APAAR or PEN details when asked.
Upload the photo and the signatures of the student and parent in JPG format (10–100 KB).
Preview every field and fix mistakes.
Submit the form before 22 October 2026.
Note the registration number and download the confirmation printout.
Documents and details to keep ready
Recent passport-size photograph
Student signature and parent signature
Aadhaar and APAAR or PEN details
Date of birth proof
School name, class and district details
Rural area certificate from the district administration, only if you apply under the rural quota
JNV Correction Window: 23 to 25 October 2026
After the last date, NVS will open a three-day correction window from 23 to 25 October 2026. Reports say only a few fields can be changed, such as category, gender, area and disability status. The list can change, so check the official portal.
JNV Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027: Date and Exam Pattern
The selection test for both classes is on 10 April 2027. The paper is objective (multiple choice) and the answers are marked on an OMR sheet. The test runs for 2 hours 30 minutes. As per the 2026 notice, there is no negative marking. NVS also does not allow re-checking or re-totalling of marks.
Last-Minute Checklist and Common Mistakes
Apply today, not at nightM
Match class and form.
Check the district.
Copy details exactly.
Follow image rules.
Save proof.
Do not rely on the correction window.
Use the official website only.
Final Words: Do Not Wait Until the Last Minute
The JNV Class 9 and 11 admission last date is 22 October 2026, and it is only a day away. Check that your child is in Class 8 (for Class 9) or Class 10 (for Class 11), keep your documents ready, and submit the form on navodaya.gov.in today. Then save the printout and use the 23 to 25 October window only if a fix is needed.
Share this article with other parents and students in your area. One message today may save someone from losing a seat in a JNV.
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