NVS Class 9 Admission 2026: Deadline Extended to Oct 15 – Apply Now for Lateral Entry

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has extended the Class 9 lateral-entry application deadline to October 15, 2026. The CBSE‑ITMS portal clearly displays the extension with the active registration link for 2027–28. Seats in residential Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) remain highly competitive. The selection test is scheduled on April 10, 2027.

Eligibility is district-specific and time-bound. Applicants must be bonafide residents and study Class VIII in 2026–27 in a Government or Government‑recognised school within the same district. Only Indian nationals can apply. The permitted birth range is May 1, 2012 to July 31, 2014, both inclusive. Rural or urban status depends on the Class VIII school location.

How to apply on CBSE‑ITMS portal for NVS Class 9 lateral entry

Visit the CBSE‑ITMS Class IX portal and select Register. Enter state, district of residence and study, Aadhaar, and Academic Performance and Assessment Record (APAAR) or Permanent Education Number (PEN). Choose examination language and category carefully, then review block‑eligibility links where relevant. Upload a photo and both signatures in JPG, 10–100 kb, submit, note the registration number, and print.

NVS Class 9 lateral entry exam pattern and key topics

The paper has 100 objective questions across Mathematics, General Science, English and Hindi. Duration is two and a half hours with Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets. Medium is English or Hindi. Candidates must qualify in all subjects; merit uses Mathematics, Science, and the better language score. No negative marking applies. Focus revision on Class VIII concepts.

Reservation, rural quota and domicile rules for NVS Class 9

Vacant seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, and Divyang categories as per the central list. OBC applicants must produce certificates as per Government of India norms. Rural quota depends on the Class VIII school. Submit residence proof for the same district, and verify eligible blocks where additional JNVs operate.

Documents and photo specifications to upload

Keep soft copies ready before applying: candidate photo, candidate signature, and parent signature in JPG, 10–100 kb. After provisional selection, arrange birth certificate, residence proof, rural study certificate if applicable, OBC central‑list certificate, and Divyang certificate from the district Chief Medical Officer. Avoid mismatched districts, wrong medium, oversized files, or incomplete APAAR details.

With the last date extended to October 15, 2026, apply early and cross‑check entries. Print your form, track the portal for updates, and use the free help desk at your nearest JNV if required. Timely, accurate applications improve your chances for these sought‑after residential seats.