Q1. When does the online application for NVS Class 11th Admission 2027-28 start and what is the last date?

The online application process started on 02 September 2026 and the last date to submit the form is 15 October 2026 (extended). The last date of registration mentioned in the official prospectus is 30 September 2026, after which a three-day correction window remains open.

Q2. What is the age limit / date of birth requirement for NVS Class XI lateral entry admission?

Candidates must be born between 01 June 2010 and 31 July 2012. Any relaxation in this date of birth window is granted strictly as per NVS regulations.

Q3. Who is eligible to apply for NVS Class 11th Admission 2027-28?

The candidate must be studying in Class X during the 2026-27 session in a Government or Government-recognised school located in the same district where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is situated, and must be a resident of that district. Applications for a JNV outside the candidate's district are not accepted.

Q4. Is there any application fee for the NVS Class XI admission form?

No. No application fee is required from any candidate belonging to any category, and no fee payment step is involved in the online application process.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS Class 11th Lateral Entry Admission 2027-28 : Online Form for JNVST Selection Test

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 15, 2026 9:53 AM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the online application for Class XI (11th) Lateral Entry Admission 2027-28 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) against vacant seats. Candidates studying in Class X during the 2026-27 session in a Government or Government-recognised school of the same district can apply. Online registration begins on 02 September 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 15 October 2026 (extended), with a three-day correction window afterwards. Applicants must be born between 01 June 2010 and 31 July 2012. The JNVST Class XI Selection Test is scheduled on 10 April 2027. No application fee is charged from any candidate. Read the complete eligibility, district-wise seat rules, document checklist and step-by-step apply process here on SarkariExam.pro.

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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS Class XI Admission 2027-28 : Age Limit & Date of Birth Window
Minimum Age / Birth Date : Born on or after 01 June 2010 Maximum Age / Birth Date : Born on or before 31 July 2012 Age Relaxation : Not applicable in the usual format — eligibility for Class XI lateral entry is fixed strictly by the notified date of birth window, and any relaxation is granted only as per NVS regulations. Cut-off Date for the Date of Birth Window : As Notified in the Prospectus Cum Notification

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS Class XI Admission 2027-28 : Age Limit & Date of Birth Window

Minimum Age / Birth Date : Born on or after 01 June 2010
Maximum Age / Birth Date : Born on or before 31 July 2012
Age Relaxation : Not applicable in the usual format — eligibility for Class XI lateral entry is fixed strictly by the notified date of birth window, and any relaxation is granted only as per NVS regulations.
Cut-off Date for the Date of Birth Window : As Notified in the Prospectus Cum Notification

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS Class XI Admission 2027-28 : Seat Availability & Admission Overview
Admission is offered in Class XI (11th) against vacant seats of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the academic session 2027-28. NVS has not notified a fixed number of vacancies; seats are filled district-wise in the JNV of the candidate's own district as per the actual vacancy position. There is one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in each district, and a candidate can apply only for the JNV located in the district of residence and study.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS Class XI Admission 2027-28 : Seat Availability & Admission Overview

Admission is offered in Class XI (11th) against vacant seats of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for the academic session 2027-28.
NVS has not notified a fixed number of vacancies; seats are filled district-wise in the JNV of the candidate's own district as per the actual vacancy position.
There is one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in each district, and a candidate can apply only for the JNV located in the district of residence and study.

Admission / Class	Total Seats	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Class XI (11th) Lateral Entry – Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)	Not Notified (District-Wise Vacant Seats)	Candidate must be studying in Class X during the academic session 2026-27 in a Government or Government-recognised school. The school must be located in the same district in which the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is situated, and the candidate must be a resident of that district. The application must be submitted for the JNV of the candidate's own district — inter-district applications are not entertained. No minimum percentage or stream restriction is prescribed for applying; the candidate must be promoted / eligible for Class XI studies as per the concerned school. Regular students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class X are considered separately for promotion as per NVS rules; this lateral entry form is meant for eligible outside candidates.

Admission / Class

Total Seats

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Class XI (11th) Lateral Entry – Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV)

Not Notified (District-Wise Vacant Seats)

Candidate must be studying in Class X during the academic session 2026-27 in a Government or Government-recognised school.
The school must be located in the same district in which the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is situated, and the candidate must be a resident of that district.
The application must be submitted for the JNV of the candidate's own district — inter-district applications are not entertained.
No minimum percentage or stream restriction is prescribed for applying; the candidate must be promoted / eligible for Class XI studies as per the concerned school.
Regular students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Class X are considered separately for promotion as per NVS rules; this lateral entry form is meant for eligible outside candidates.

Reservation & Category Rules (As per Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme)
Rural Quota : 75% of the seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are filled from candidates belonging to rural areas; proof of rural residence of the family may be verified at the admission stage. Girls Reservation : At least 33% of the total seats are reserved for girl candidates. Category Reservation : SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates are extended reservation as per Government of India norms applicable to the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme. PwD Candidates : Reservation and relaxation for Persons with Disabilities is admissible as per prevailing Government instructions. District Quota : Admission is strictly district-wise; vacant seats remaining in a JNV are dealt with as per NVS instructions. Candidates must produce valid category / rural residence certificates at the time of verification — claims made without documentary proof will be rejected.

Reservation & Category Rules (As per Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme)

Rural Quota : 75% of the seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are filled from candidates belonging to rural areas; proof of rural residence of the family may be verified at the admission stage.
Girls Reservation : At least 33% of the total seats are reserved for girl candidates.
Category Reservation : SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates are extended reservation as per Government of India norms applicable to the Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme.
PwD Candidates : Reservation and relaxation for Persons with Disabilities is admissible as per prevailing Government instructions.
District Quota : Admission is strictly district-wise; vacant seats remaining in a JNV are dealt with as per NVS instructions.
Candidates must produce valid category / rural residence certificates at the time of verification — claims made without documentary proof will be rejected.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (JNVST Class XI Selection Test – 10 April 2027): Objective type, OMR-based selection test covering Mental Ability Test (MAT), Arithmetic, Language, Science and Social Science. Subject-wise question distribution, total marks, medium of question paper and duration of the test are exactly as prescribed in the official prospectus cum notification. Stage 2 (Merit List Preparation): District-wise, category-wise and gender-wise merit lists are prepared on the basis of performance in the selection test, along with the applicable reservation and rural quota rules. Stage 3 (Counselling / Seat Allotment): Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and offered admission against vacant Class XI seats of the concerned Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Stage 4 (Document Verification & Medical Examination): Verification of original Class X study certificate, district residence proof, date of birth record, category certificate and medical fitness. Stage 5 (Final Admission): Confirmation of admission in the JNV, subject to seat availability and satisfactory completion of all verification formalities.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (JNVST Class XI Selection Test – 10 April 2027): Objective type, OMR-based selection test covering Mental Ability Test (MAT), Arithmetic, Language, Science and Social Science. Subject-wise question distribution, total marks, medium of question paper and duration of the test are exactly as prescribed in the official prospectus cum notification.
Stage 2 (Merit List Preparation): District-wise, category-wise and gender-wise merit lists are prepared on the basis of performance in the selection test, along with the applicable reservation and rural quota rules.
Stage 3 (Counselling / Seat Allotment): Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and offered admission against vacant Class XI seats of the concerned Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya.
Stage 4 (Document Verification & Medical Examination): Verification of original Class X study certificate, district residence proof, date of birth record, category certificate and medical fitness.
Stage 5 (Final Admission): Confirmation of admission in the JNV, subject to seat availability and satisfactory completion of all verification formalities.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification
Class X (or equivalent) marksheet / passing certificate and school certificate showing Date of Birth. Certificate of study in Class X during session 2026-27 from a Government or Government-recognised school of the same district, duly countersigned by the Principal. Proof of residence of the candidate in the district (Aadhaar card, ration card, voter ID of parent, or domicile certificate). Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, wherever applicable. Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per the file format, size and dimension specifications prescribed in the prospectus. Government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport) for verification at the counselling / admission stage.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification

Class X (or equivalent) marksheet / passing certificate and school certificate showing Date of Birth.
Certificate of study in Class X during session 2026-27 from a Government or Government-recognised school of the same district, duly countersigned by the Principal.
Proof of residence of the candidate in the district (Aadhaar card, ration card, voter ID of parent, or domicile certificate).
Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, wherever applicable.
Recent colour passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per the file format, size and dimension specifications prescribed in the prospectus.
Government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID or Passport) for verification at the counselling / admission stage.

How to Fill Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS Class XI Online Form 2027-28
Visit the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti admission portal or click the direct Apply Online link provided below on SarkariExam.pro. Read the official Prospectus Cum Notification carefully before starting the registration, and note the eligibility, date of birth window and district rules. Register with basic details including an active Mobile Number and a valid Email ID for all future communication. Fill in personal details, Class X school details, district of study and residence, and category information accurately. Upload the scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents strictly in the prescribed format and file size. Preview every column of the application form before final submission and correct any error at this stage. Submit the application online before 15 October 2026 (extended) — no fee payment is required at any stage. If required, use the correction window open for three days after the last date of submission to edit permitted fields. Download and preserve a printed copy of the submitted application form and registration number for future reference, admit card download and counselling.

How to Fill Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti NVS Class XI Online Form 2027-28

Visit the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti admission portal or click the direct Apply Online link provided below on SarkariExam.pro.
Read the official Prospectus Cum Notification carefully before starting the registration, and note the eligibility, date of birth window and district rules.
Register with basic details including an active Mobile Number and a valid Email ID for all future communication.
Fill in personal details, Class X school details, district of study and residence, and category information accurately.
Upload the scanned photograph, signature and supporting documents strictly in the prescribed format and file size.
Preview every column of the application form before final submission and correct any error at this stage.
Submit the application online before 15 October 2026 (extended) — no fee payment is required at any stage.
If required, use the correction window open for three days after the last date of submission to edit permitted fields.
Download and preserve a printed copy of the submitted application form and registration number for future reference, admit card download and counselling.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

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