NVS Lateral Entry to IX and XI 2026: The NVS will admit students for class IX and class XI for the academic year 2026. The students will be admitted through an entrance test that will be conducted on February 7, 2026. For NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti) lateral entry admission in 2026, students can seek admission into vacant seats of Class 9 and Class 11 through a competitive selection test known as the Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) conducted by NVS.
The NVS focuses on preparing students for the Engineering and Medical exams, as it presents the Data that JEE Main 2025 its 4492 students who qualified
- NEET UG- 16,491 students qualified
- For IIT-1083 Students qualified for JEE Advanced 2024
- The test is known as the LEST 2026 admission test
Key Points for NVS Lateral Entry to IX and XI 2026
- Application Timeline: The application process for Class 9 lateral entry admission for 2026 has started, and the last date to apply is 23 September 2025.
- Eligibility: To apply for Class 9 lateral entry, the student must be currently studying in Class 8 at a recognised school and meet the birth date and residency criteria specified by NVS.
- How to Apply:
- Visit the official NVS website (www.navodaya.gov.in or www.cbseitms.nic.in)[1].
- Find and fill out the “JNV Class 9 Lateral Entry Registration 2026-27” form.
- Upload required documents (passport-size photo, signatures as per the specified format).
- Submit the form and note the application/reference number.
- Selection Process: Admission is based strictly on performance in the LEST, a written test held offline using OMR sheets.
- Class IX
- Hindi, Mathematics, English, and Science
- Class XI
- Mental Ability, English, Science, and Social Science
- Documents Required:
- Birth certificate
- Proof of eligibility as per NVS norms
- Certificate for rural quota (if applicable)
- Residence certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Certificate from Head Headmaster regarding study details
- Medical fitness certificate
- Category (OBC/SC/ST) certificate, if applicable
- Transfer certificate from the previous school
- Exam Pattern & Date: The test is typically bilingual and covers subjects based on the Class 8 syllabus. For 2025-26, the exam is on February 7, 2026.
- Result & Admission: Results are announced around May/June, and selected students must complete document verification to confirm admission.
Important Notes
- Students must apply to the JNV of the district where they are currently studying and reside — interstate applications are not acceptable.
- Check the latest official notification in November 2025 for confirmed eligibility, timelines, and district-specific seat availability.
All instructions, eligibility, and deadlines will be available on the official NVS website closer to the application opening period.
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