The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially opened the admission process for Class 9th for the academic session 2027-28. Aspiring candidates can now apply online to secure their seat at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across India. This is a great opportunity for meritorious students from rural areas to receive quality education.
| Organization Name | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
|---|---|
| Admission For | Class 9th Admission Form 2027-28 |
| Application Start Date | 2026-09-02 |
| Application Last Date | 2026-09-30 |
| Exam Date | 2027-04-10 |
| Application Fee | No application fee required |
| Official Website | https://cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs/ |
| Application Start Date | 2026-09-02 |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 2026-09-30 |
| Exam Date | 2027-04-10 |
| Admit Card Release | November 2026 |
Admission is for Class 9th entry through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026. Candidates will be selected based on merit obtained in the entrance test, followed by counseling and final admission.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | No application fee required |
| SC/ST | No application fee required |
| OBC | No application fee required |
| Others | No application fee required |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9 |
| Official Website | https://cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs/ |
The application process starts on September 2, 2026.
The last date to apply is September 30, 2026.
You can apply online at the official portal: https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9.
No, there is no application fee for any category.
Candidates must be residents of the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located and must have passed the 8th grade exam from a government or recognized school in the same district.
The entrance exam (JNVST) is scheduled for April 10, 2027.
The admit card is expected to be released in November 2026.
The official notification PDF is available at: Download Here.
No, candidates must apply for the Navodaya school located in the district where they reside.
Candidates should be born on or after May 1, 2012, and on or before July 31, 2014.
The selection process includes an entrance test, merit-based selection, counselling, and final admission.
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Details for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 are to be referred from the official notification.
Applicants should refer to the official notification for document requirements and upload instructions.
More information is available at the official NVS website: https://cbseitms.rcil.gov.in/nvs/.