JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 (Lateral Entry Selection Test for Class 9) is the entrance test run by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for admission to Class 9 for the 2027-28 session. The exam is on 10 April 2027. The application window closed on 30 September 2026.
JNV Class 9 LEST 2027
This page covers JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the exam pattern, the selection process and official links.
| Full name | Lateral Entry Selection Test for Class 9 |
| Conducted by | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Admission to | Class 9 |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based objective test |
| Medium | English or Hindi |
| Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Fee | No application fee (registration free) |
| Official website | navodaya.gov.in |
JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 Quick Links
JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 Important Dates
NVS has announced these JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 dates. The admit card (Class 9) and result (Class 9) dates are to be announced. Dates were checked on 31 October 2026 against navodaya.gov.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application form (Class 9) | 30 September 2026 (closed) |
| Exam date (Class 9) | 10 April 2027 |
| Admit card (Class 9) | To be announced |
| Result (Class 9) | To be announced |
How to Apply for JNV Class 9 LEST 2027
Class 9 LEST 2027 registration closed (official last date 30 Sep 2026). Fee: No application fee (registration free). Education, boarding, lodging, uniform and textbooks free; Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi Rs 600/month from Class 9-12 (SC/ST, girls, Divyang and BPL exempt).
Is the JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 application form out?
The application window has closed. Class 9 LEST 2027 registration closed (official last date 30 Sep 2026).
- Application form (Class 9)
- 30 September 2026 (closed)
- Exam date (Class 9)
- 10 April 2027
Steps to Apply for JNV Class 9 LEST 2027
- Read the prospectus and check eligibility.
- Open the NVS admission portal (linked from navodaya.gov.in) and register free of cost.
- Fill state, district, block, school details, Aadhaar, APAAR ID/PEN.
- Upload photo, candidate and parent signatures (JPG 10-100 KB) and Aadhaar/residence certificate.
- Submit and note the registration number; use the correction window after the last date if needed (help desk available at every JNV).
Who can apply for JNV Class 9 LEST 2027?
The JNV Class 9 LEST eligibility rules from the latest official notification:
| Class | Who can apply |
|---|---|
| Class 9 | Bona fide resident studying Class 8 in 2026-27 in a govt/govt-recognised school of the same district; born 1 May 2012 – 31 Jul 2014 (both inclusive); Indian national; not eligible if already appeared in LEST earlier. |
Reservation: Class 6: at least 75% seats for rural candidates; SC/ST per district population (min 15%/7.5%, max 50% together); OBC 27% (central list); at least one-third girls; Divyang as per GoI norms. Class 9/11: vacant category seats go to that category.
What is the JNV Class 9 LEST exam pattern?
JNV Class 9 LEST is offline, OMR-based objective test, in English or Hindi; duration: 2.5 hours. There is no negative marking.
| Class | Subjects / sections | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 9 | English 15, Hindi 15, Mathematics 35, General Science 35 (Class 8 level); 1 mark each | 100 | 100 |
Qualifying and shortlisting: Minimum marks in all 4 subjects; merit on Maths + Science + better language.
What is the JNV Class 9 LEST selection process?
- Written selection test (OMR).
- District-wise provisional selection by merit, category and rural/urban quota (Class 11: district then state merit list, stream-wise).
- Document verification at the JNV.
- Admission confirmed on submitting Transfer Certificate; no wait list (next candidate auto-populated).
Documents Needed for JNV Class 9 LEST 2027
- Birth certificate from competent govt authority.
- Residence certificate of parent for the same district.
- Aadhaar card of candidate.
- Head Master’s certificate of Class 3, 4, 5 study with rural/urban location (Class 6).
- Rural area certificate (rural quota).
- SC/ST certificate; OBC central-list certificate.
- Disability/UDID certificate (if applicable).
- Migration undertaking; Transfer Certificate from previous school.
JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 Notification and Documents: Download PDF
Open a document to read it online or download the PDF.
| Document | Download |
|---|---|
| NVS Class 9 Admission 2026 Syllabus | View PDF |
NVS Class 9 Admission 2026 Syllabus: Read Online
JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 Official Notices and Links
Every date on this page comes from these official notices and pages (checked on 31 October 2026):
| Official notice / page | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| DIPR Nagaland: ADC Longleng circular on Class IX LEST 2027-28 (state govt) | 10 September 2026 | Open |
| Admit cards for Class VI JNVST 2027 made live (portal announcement, seen 31 Oct 2026) | – | Open |
| Prospectus-cum-Notification for Class IX Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027-28 | – | Open |
| Prospectus-cum-Notification for Class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027-28 | – | Open |
| Application form (Class 9) – official page | 30 September 2026 | Open |
JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 FAQs
When is the JNV Class 9 LEST exam 2027?
Class 9 LEST on Saturday 10 Apr 2027 at the district JNV.
Is the JNV Class 9 LEST 2027 application form out?
The application window closed on 30 September 2026.
Who is eligible for JNV Class 9 LEST?
Class 9: Bona fide resident studying Class 8 in 2026-27 in a govt/govt-recognised school of the same district; born 1 May 2012 – 31 Jul 2014 (both inclusive); Indian national; not eligible if already appeared in LEST earlier.
What is the JNV Class 9 LEST exam pattern?
Class 9: 100 – 100 marks.
How are students selected for JNV Class 9 LEST?
Written selection test (OMR) → District-wise provisional selection by merit, category and rural/urban quota (Class 11: district then state merit list, stream-wise) → Document verification at the JNV → Admission confirmed on submitting Transfer Certificate; no wait list (next candidate auto-populated).
What is the official website of JNV Class 9 LEST?
navodaya.gov.in