Navodaya (JNV) Class IX Lateral Entry 2027-28: Last Date Extended to 22 October 2026
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The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has extended the last date to apply for the Class IX lateral entry test for 2027-28 to 22 October 2026. The selection test is on 10 April 2027.
At a glance
| Organisation | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 22 October 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Session | 2027-28 |
| Seats | Vacant Class IX seats in JNVs, as listed in the prospectus |
| Fields open to correction | Category, gender, area and disability only |
| Upload size | Photograph and signatures, JPG/JPEG, 10 KB to 100 KB each |
Important dates
| Original last date | 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Extended last date to apply | 22 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 23 to 25 October 2026 |
| Selection test | 10 April 2027 |
Details
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas fill some vacant Class IX seats through a lateral entry selection test. The prospectus for session 2027-28 gave 30 September 2026 as the last date to register and 10 April 2027 as the test date.
The NVS notice on the admission site now says the last date to submit the online form is extended to 22 October 2026. Candidates who have already registered can correct only their category, gender, area and disability details from 23 to 25 October 2026.
The form needs a photograph and signatures of the candidate and a parent, each as a JPG or JPEG file between 10 KB and 100 KB. Seats are limited and differ by school and state, so read the prospectus for eligibility, vacancies and the list of schools before registering.
How to apply
- Download the Class IX lateral entry prospectus from the NVS admission page and check eligibility.
- Keep the photograph, candidate signature and parent signature ready in the size asked.
- Open the online registration form and fill it in.
- Submit before 22 October 2026.
- If needed, fix category, gender, area or disability between 23 and 25 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the new last date for Navodaya Class IX lateral entry 2027-28?
22 October 2026, according to the extension notice on the NVS admission site.
Can I change my details after submitting?
Only category, gender, area and disability, and only from 23 to 25 October 2026.
When is the selection test?
The prospectus gives 10 April 2027.
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