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Navodaya Class 9
Exam Dates & Complete Information

All JNVST Class 9 exam dates, eligibility, exam pattern, and official notifications ā€” updated regularly from navodaya.gov.in.

šŸ«661+Navodaya Schools in India
šŸŽ“~10%Lateral Entry Seats Available
šŸ“100Total Questions in Exam
šŸ“Š100Total Marks
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Important Dates ā€” JNVST Class 9 2025ā€“26

Official schedule for the entire admission cycle

šŸ“… JNVST Class 9 ā€” Complete Date ScheduleUpdated: March 2026
EventDetailsDateStatus
Registration OpensOnline application at navodaya.gov.inOctober 2025Completed
Registration ClosesLast date to submit Class 9 applicationNovember 2025Completed
Admit Card DownloadHall ticket available at navodaya.gov.inJanuary 2026Completed
JNVST Class 9 ExamWritten lateral entry exam ā€” 2 hours at assigned centre8 February 2026Completed
Result DeclarationResults published at navodaya.gov.inApril 2026 (Expected)Upcoming
Document VerificationShortlisted candidates submit documents to JNVAfter Result (TBA)Awaited
Admission / ReportingSelected students report to allotted JNV for Class 9July 2026 (Expected)Awaited
ā„¹ļø Source: navodaya.gov.in ā€” Always verify from the official site before taking any action.
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Exam Pattern ā€” JNVST Class 9

Full structure ā€” subjects, marks, duration

SubjectQuestionsMarksNote
English15 Qs15Mā€”
Hindi15 Qs15Mā€”
Mathematics35 Qs35MHighest weightage ā€” 35% of total marks
Science20 Qs20Mā€”
Social Science15 Qs15Mā€”
TOTAL100 Qs100M2 Hours 30 Minutes
āš ļø Key Points

ā€¢ No negative marking ā€” attempt every question, even if unsure.
ā€¢ Mathematics carries 35% of total marks ā€” practise this every day. ā€¢ Syllabus is based on NCERT Class 6, 7, and 8 curriculum.
ā€¢ Exam is conducted at a government school near you ā€” not at your own school.

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Eligibility Criteria ā€” Class 9

Age: Born between 1 May 2011 and 31 July 2013 (for 2025ā€“26)

āœ… You Are Eligible If ā€”

  • āœ“Currently studying in Class 8 in any government or recognised school
  • āœ“Age between 13ā€“16 years as on 1 May 2026
  • āœ“School is in the same state as the JNV being applied to
  • āœ“Applying for the first time under this quota
  • āœ“Indian nationals ā€” no domicile restriction within same state

āŒ You Are NOT Eligible If ā€”

  • āœ—Already a student of any Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
  • āœ—Already passed Class 8 (must be currently in Class 8)
  • āœ—Does not meet the age criteria
  • āœ—Has appeared in this exam before and was selected
  • āœ—School state does not match the JNV state
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Official Notifications

Latest notices from Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

8FEB 26
āœ… Completed

JNVST Class 9 Exam Conducted on February 8, 2026

The lateral entry exam for Navodaya Class 9 (session 2026ā€“27) was held on February 8, 2026. Results are expected in April 2026 at navodaya.gov.in.

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Apr2026
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Class 9 Result Expected in April 2026

The result for JNVST Class 9 lateral entry exam is expected to be published in April 2026. Merit list will be available on navodaya.gov.in ā€” bookmark the page.

šŸ”— Official Site
Dec2024
šŸ« Big News

28 New Navodaya Vidyalayas Approved ā€” More Seats in Class 9 Too

28 new JNVs sanctioned by the Cabinet will also eventually offer Class 9 lateral entry seats. Total Navodaya schools will cross 689+ across India.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNVST Class 9

When was the JNVST Class 9 exam conducted in 2026?+
The JNVST Class 9 lateral entry exam was conducted on February 8, 2026. Results are expected in April 2026 at navodaya.gov.in.
Which subject carries the most marks in JNVST Class 9?+
Mathematics carries 35 out of 100 marks ā€” the highest of any subject. After that: Science (20 marks), English (15 marks), Hindi (15 marks), and Social Science (15 marks). Focus on Maths every day.
What is the syllabus for JNVST Class 9?+
The Class 9 exam is based on the NCERT syllabus of Classes 6, 7, and 8. It covers Mathematics, Science, English, Hindi, and Social Science. Visit the Syllabus page for the full topic-wise breakdown.
Is Navodaya Vidyalaya education really free?+
Yes ā€” completely free up to Class 8. From Class 9, a small fee of ā‚¹600 per month applies for General and OBC students. Girls, SC/ST students, and BPL families pay nothing throughout Class 6 to 12. This includes hostel, food, books, uniform, and tuition ā€” all free.
Is there negative marking in JNVST?+
No. There is no negative marking in JNVST. Attempt every question ā€” leaving blank gives you 0, but guessing might give you the correct answer. Always attempt all questions.
Can students from private schools apply for Navodaya?+
For Class 6: No ā€” only students who studied in government or government-aided schools in Classes 3, 4, and 5 in the same district are eligible. For Class 9: Yes ā€” any recognised school is acceptable, but the school must be in the same state as the JNV.
How many seats are available in each Navodaya school?+
Each JNV selects 80 students for Class 6 every year. Of these, 75% are reserved for rural students. Reservations also apply: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and 1/3rd seats are reserved for girls.