JNVST Class 9, 11 admissions 2026: Registration window closes today at navodaya.gov.in, direct link to apply here

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) will close the registration process for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026 for Classes 9 and 11 today, October 7, 2025. Parents, guardians, and students who have not yet submitted their applications can complete the registration process through the official website: navodaya.gov.in

The selection test for admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) will be conducted on February 7, 2026.

How to apply for JNVST Class 9, 11 admissions 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the registration process:

Visit the official website of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti at navodaya.gov.in

On the homepage, click on the “JNVST Class 9, 11 Admission 2026” link.

A new window will open; enter the required registration details.

After successful registration, fill in the application form carefully.

Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.

Alternatively, candidates can complete their registration through the direct link available here: Link 1, Link 2.

JNVST Class 9, 11 admissions 2026: Eligibility criteria
Before applying, candidates are advised to review the detailed eligibility criteria for both Class 9 and Class 11 admissions mentioned below.

For Class 9:
Students must be bona fide residents of the district where they wish to apply and should be studying in the same district. The applicant should be born between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2013 (both dates inclusive). Detailed eligibility conditions can be found in the official prospectus available on the NVS website.

For Class 11:
Applicants must be studying in Class 10 during the academic session 2025–26 (April 2025 to March 2026) or calendar year 2025 (January to December 2025) in a Government or Government-recognized school (affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), State Board, or any other recognized board) located in the same district as the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya where admission is sought. The candidate should be born between June 1, 2009, and July 31, 2011 (both dates inclusive).