JNVST Class- 9th (2026-2027) Notification, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Mock Tests and More

Introduction of JNVST Class 9th Exam:

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 9 is a competitive lateral entry exam conducted to fill vacant seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) across India. The exam is administered by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and is based on the Class 8 NCERT syllabus. It aims to provide quality, modern education to talented students, particularly from rural areas, with free education, boarding, and uniforms.

Our website serves as your gateway to essential information about the test, including its pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

JNVST Class 9 2026 Exam Pattern

• Test type: Objective

• One (1) mark will be given for every correct answer.

• No negative marking will be done. 

• Duration: 2 ½ hours

• No breaks during the test

• Minimum qualifying marks required in all 04 subjects

• Subjects: Mathematics, Science, and two languages

• Merit list prepared based on marks in three subjects:

          o Mathematics

          o Science

          o One of the two languages in which the candidate scored higher marks

Syllabus of JNVST Class IX 2026

English Subject

• Comprehension (Unseen Passage)

•  Word and Sentence

• Structure Spelling

• Rearranging jumbled words

• Passivation

• Use of degrees of comparison

• Modal auxiliaries

• Use of prepositions

• Tense forms

• Reported speech

Hindi Subject

(A) भाषिक अनुप्रयोग और व्याकरणिक कुशलताएं

• वर्ण विचार/ वर्तनी विवेक

• शब्दभेद (स्त्रोत/ उत्पत्ति)

• पर्याय / विलोम

• शब्द विवेक (शब्द प्रयोग में सूक्ष्म अंतर)

• पद भेद (व्याकरणिक कोटि) की पहचान

• पद परिचय

• अशुद्ध वाक्य को शुद्ध करना

• वाक्य रचनान्तरण (सरल/ संयुक्त/ मिश्र)

• मुहावरा

• लोकोक्ति

(B) अपठित बोधात्मक प्रश्न

Mathematics Subject

• Rational Numbers

• Squares and Square Roots

• Cubes and Cube Roots

• Exponents and Powers

• Direct and Inverse Proportions

• Comparing Quantities (Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple and Compound Interest)

• Algebraic Expressions and Identities including Factorization

• Linear Equations in One Variable

• Understanding Quadrilaterals (Parallelogram, rhombus, rectangle, square, kite)

• Mensuration: a) Area of plane figures b) Surface area and volume of cube, cuboids, and cylinder

• Data Handling (Bar graph, pie chart, organizing data, probability)

General Science Subject

• Crop Production and Management

• Microorganisms: Friend and Foe

• Coal and Petroleum

• Combustion and Flame

• Conservation of Plants and Animals

• Reproduction in Animals

• Reaching the Age of Adolescence

• Force and Pressure

• Friction

• Sound

• Chemical Effects of Electric Current

• Some Natural Phenomena

• Light

How to Apply for Admission in JNVST Class 9th

The application process is entirely online and can be completed through the official websites of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) at www.navodaya.gov.in or www.cbseitms.nic.in. The online registration for the lateral entry selection test for Class 9 began on July 30, 2025, with the last date to apply being September 23, 2025.

Step-by-step guide to applying:

Visit the official NVS website.

Look for and click the registration link for the "JNV Class 9, 11 lateral entry Registration 2026-27" in the "Candidate Corner" section.

Fill in the required personal details such as your name, date of birth, and other contact information.

Upload a recent passport-size photograph (10kb to 100kb), as well as signatures of both the student and the parent (10kb to 100kb).

Enter your academic information and review the form for any errors.

Submit the application and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria for JNVST Class 9th- 2026

To be eligible for the JNVST Class 9 lateral entry exam, a candidate must meet the following criteria:

Class: The candidate must be studying in Class 8 in a recognized school during the academic session 2025-2026.

District: The candidate must be a bonafide resident of the district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located and must be studying in a school of the same district.

Age: The candidate's date of birth must be between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2013 (both days inclusive).

Previous Attempts: The candidate must not have appeared for the JNVST previously.

Age criteria:

• The candidate's date of birth must be between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2013 (both days inclusive). This is applicable to all categories of candidates including those who belong to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Verification of age:

• In case of doubts regarding the age mentioned in their certificates, the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti may refer candidates to a medical board for age verification.

NVS Class 9 Admit Card 2026

The JNVST Class 9 admit card is expected to be released in January 2026. It will be available for download on the official NVS website and is a mandatory document for entry to the examination hall.

How to download your admit card:

Go to the official NVS website, navodaya.gov.in.

On the homepage, navigate to the "Important News" section.

Click on the link to download the admit card for Class 9.

You will be prompted to enter your credentials, such as your registration number and date of birth.

After entering the details, click on the download button.

Save and print the admit card. Make sure all the details on the card, such as your name, roll number, and exam center, are correct.