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NVS Class 11 Admission 2026: Apply Online for Lateral Entry
NVSNavodaya Vidyalaya Samiti🕐 Updated: 11/05/2026 - 10:56 AM
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released an official notification for taking admission in Class 11th in all JNVs through Lateral Entry Selection Test to the academic session 2026-27. All eligible and interested boys and girls can apply online at NVS official website navodaya.gov.in from 30th July 2025 to till the application last date 02nd August 2025 for 11th class admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Start Date: 30-07-2025
- Registration Last Date: 23-09-2025
- Selection Test Date: 07-02-2026
👤 Age Limitation
- Date of Birth of the candidate is to be between 1st June 2009 to 31st July 2011 (both days inclusive)
NVS Class 11 Admission Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates who have passed class X prior to the session 2025-26 are not eligible. Candidates who are studying in class X during the session 2025-26 only are eligible to apply.
The candidate must be studying in Class X from a Govt./ Govt. recognized school (affiliated to CBSE or any other State Education Board/ other Govt. recognized Board) of the District where the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is located during the academic session 2025-26 (April 2025 to March 2026 session)/ 2025 (January to December 2025 session).
NOTE : Candidates who have passed class X prior to the session 2025-26 are not eligible. Candidates who are studying in class X during the session 2025-26 only are eligible to apply.
NVS Class 11th Selection Test Details 2025
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Approx. Time |
|---|
| Mental Ability | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| English | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Science | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Social Science | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 | 30 Minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 2 Hr. 30 Min |
|---|
📋 Application Steps
Follow these verified steps to fill out the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti online form:
1Click on the verified "Apply Online" link in the official links section below.
2Complete registration on the official portal with your active email and mobile number.
3Log in using your generated Registration ID and Password.
4Fill in personal, category, and academic qualification details carefully.
5Upload scanned passport-size photograph, signature, and educational marksheets.
6Preview all entered details thoroughly before final confirmation.
7Pay the online application fee (if applicable) and download the submission receipt.
📁 Required Documents
Ensure you have the following ready before applying:
✓Photo IdentityValid Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport
✓Academic CertificatesClass 10th, 12th & Graduation/Diploma Marksheets
✓Category ProofValid SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate (if claiming quota)
✓Passport PhotographRecent color photo in JPG format (under 50 KB)
✓Candidate SignatureClear signature on white paper with dark ink
✓Contact InformationActive mobile number & email ID for OTP verification
🔗 Official Apply Online Links
Find Your Registration No. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NVS Class 11 admission 2026?
The last date to submit your online application for NVS Class 11 lateral entry admission is 23rd September 2025.
When will the NVS Class 11 Selection Test 2026 be conducted?
The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti will conduct the Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test on 7th February 2026.
What is the age limit for NVS Class 11 admission?
Candidates must have a date of birth between 1st June 2009 and 31st July 2011, inclusive of both dates.
Who is eligible to apply for NVS Class 11 lateral entry?
Only candidates currently studying in Class X during the 2025-26 academic session at a government or government-recognized school are eligible to apply.
Is there any application fee for NVS Class 11 admission?
The official notification does not specify any application fee for the NVS Class 11 admission process.
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