Post Date: September 23, 2025 | Time: 5:53 pm
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has invited online applications for Class 9 admissions for the academic year 2026–27 through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). The application window opened on 30 July 2025 and will remain active until 07 October 2025 (Extended Date). Interested candidates should carefully read the full admission details before applying.
NVS Class 9 Admission 2026 – Extended Date
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) : Overview
Source: https://careersresult.com/
Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 30 July 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 07 October 2025 (Extended)
- Examination Date: 07 February 2026
- Admit Card: Available before exam date
Application Fee
- No application fee is required for any category.
Age Limit (as per NVS rules)
- Candidate must be born between 01 May 2011 and 31 July 2013.
- Relaxations will apply as per NVS admission norms.
Total Seats
653 Seats Available
Admission Details
- Exam Name: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026
- Admission Class: Class 9
- Total Seats: 653
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be residents of the same district where the JNV is located.
- Must have passed Class 8 from a government or government-recognized school in that district.
- The candidate must apply for admission only to the JNV of their district of residence.
Required Documents During Form Filling
| Document | Requirement |
| Photo | Recent passport-sized color photo (scanned, light background) |
| Signature | Scanned signature in blue/black ink on white paper |
| Caste Certificate | For SC/ST/OBC applicants |
| Domicile Certificate | Proof of residence in the respective district |
| Income Certificate | For EWS category candidates |
| Category Certificate | For PWD/Ex-servicemen and other reserved categories |
| ID Proof | Aadhaar Card / Voter ID or any government-issued ID |
| Other Documents | As mentioned in the official notification |
Selection Process
- Entrance Exam (JNVST)
- Merit-Based Selection
- Counselling
- Final Admission
Important Links
- Apply Online (Registration | Login)
- Download Prospectus
- Official Website (NVS)
FAQs – NVS Class 9 Admission 2026
Q1. When did the NVS Class 9 application start?
👉 Applications began on 30 July 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
👉 The deadline has been extended to 07 October 2025.
Q3. What is the age eligibility for Class 9 admissions?
👉 Students must be born between 01 May 2011 and 31 July 2013.
Q4. What is the academic requirement?
👉 Candidates must have cleared Class 8 from a government or recognized school in the same district.
Q5. Where can I apply online?
👉 Applications can be submitted through the official website https://navodaya.gov.in.