JNVST Class 9 & 11 Admission 2026 - Last Date Extended, Apply Online

Age Limits

• Class 9: Candidates born between May 1, 2011 and July 31, 2013.
• Class 11: Candidates born between June 1, 2009 and July 31, 2011.

Eligibility Details

For Class 9

• Must currently be studying in Class 8 during the 2025-26 academic year.
• Born between May 1, 2011, and July 31, 2013.
• Candidates must belong to the district where the JNV is located.

For Class 11

• Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board in the district where admission is sought.
• Born between June 1, 2009, and July 31, 2011.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Apply: 2025-10-23
• Correction Window: 2025-10-24 to 2025-10-26
• JNVST Exam Date (Class 9 & 11): 2026-02-07
• Result Declaration: Expected in 2026-03
• Document Verification: Expected in 2026-04

Application Fees

• Not specified in the notice. Please refer to the official notification for fee details and exemptions, if any.

How to Apply for JNVST Class 9 & 11 Admission 2026

• Visit the official portals navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.nic.in.
• Select the link for Class 9 or Class 11 LEST 2026.
• Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Upload the required documents, including a passport-size photo and signatures of the candidate and parent/guardian.
• Submit the application and download the confirmation slip for reference.

Required Documents

• Passport-size photograph
• Signature of candidate and parent/guardian
• Birth certificate or Class 8/10 marksheet
• Residence certificate
• Bonafide certificate from current school
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate
• Rural area school certificate