JNV LEST 2027 online registration for Class 9 and 11 admission has started. Check application links, eligibility-related prospectus details and last date to apply online.
JNV LEST 2027 Online Registration Begins for Class 9 & 11
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has launched the online registration portal for the Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2027 for admission to Classes IX and XI for the academic session 2027-28.
Candidates can submit their applications free of cost through the official online registration portals.
Instructions
- 1. केवल वे अभ्यर्थी जो 2026 के दौरान कक्षा-X में पढ़ रहे हैं, वे ही कक्षा-XI लेटरल एंट्री चयन परीक्षा के लिए आवेदन करने के पात्र हैं। दी गई सभी जानकारी सही होनी चाहिए और यह सत्यापन के अधीन होगी।
- The candidate who are studying class-X in 2026 (January to December Session) / 2026-27 (April – 2026 to March – 2027 Session) only are eligible to apply for class-XI Lateral Entry Selection Test. All the Information which will be submitted should be correct subject to validation
- 2. अभ्यर्थी का भारतीय नागरिक होना ज़रूरी है। The candidate must be an Indian National.
- 3. यदि कक्षा X में अध्ययनरत विद्यालय का जिला और निवास का जिला एक ही है, तभी अभ्यर्थी को जिला स्तरीय मेरिट के लिए विचार किया जाएगा।
- If the district of class X study and residence are the same, only then the candidate will be considered for district level merit.
- 4. अभ्यर्थी/अभिभावक को विवरणिका (प्रॉस्पेक्टस) ध्यान से पढ़ना चाहिए और यह सुनिश्चित करना चाहिए कि अभ्यर्थी सभी निर्धारित पात्रता शर्तों को पूरा करता हो।
- The candidate/parent must read the Prospectus carefully and ensure that the candidate fulfils all the prescribed eligibility conditions.
- 5. चयन परीक्षा का प्रश्न पत्र केवल द्विभाषी (हिंदी और अंग्रेज़ी) होगा। The question paper for the selection test will be bilingual (Hindi & English) only.
- 6. पार्श्व प्रवेश परीक्षा के माध्यम से जवाहर नवोदय विद्यालय में प्रवेश सत्र 2027-28 के लिए कक्षा-11 में खाली सीटों की उपलब्धता पर निर्भर करेगा।
- Admission to JNVs through Lateral Entry Selection Test is subject to the availability of vacancies in Class 11 for the session 2027-28.
JNV LEST 2027: Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Examination | Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2027 |
| Admission Classes | Class IX & Class XI |
| Academic Session | 2027-28 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Free of cost |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
Class 9 Registration
Candidates seeking admission to Class IX can submit their application through the NVS registration portal:
Class IX: https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsix_9
Class 11 Registration
Candidates seeking admission to Class XI can apply through:
Class XI: https://cbseitms.nic.in/2026/nvsxi_11
Important Date
The last date for submission of the online application is 30 September 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration before the deadline. The LEST-2027 Prospectus is available on the respective registration portal.
Conclusion
Students interested in admission to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas through LEST-2027 should complete the online registration process on time. Applications are being accepted free of cost, and the deadline is 30 September 2026.
