JNVST Class 9 Admission
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) / Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) for Class 9 admissions into Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) for the 2026-27 academic session has already taken place.
- Application Period: Online registration started on July 30, 2025, with the last date extended to October 23, 2025 (some sources mention extensions up to late October or November in prior cycles, but for this session, it closed around October 23).
- Entrance Exam Date: The Class 9 LEST was held on February 7, 2026.
- Admit Card: Released in early January 2026 (around January 6-7).
- Result Status: As of today (March 17, 2026), the Class 9 result has not yet been declared based on the latest official updates and patterns from NVS. Results for Class 9 LEST are typically announced in March or April (last year’s was around March-April 2025). Check frequently, as it could be released any day now or soon.
Official Websites to Check Result / Updates
- Primary: https://navodaya.gov.in (look under “Admission-JNVST” > “Admission Notifications” or “Latest @ NVS” section for announcements, result links, cut-offs, or merit lists).
- Result Portal: Often hosted at https://cbseit.in or https://cbseitms.nic.in (e.g., similar to previous links like /nvsix_9 or specific result pages).
- For Odisha (including Keonjhargarh area): Regional updates may appear on the main site or contact your nearest JNV / NVS regional office (Bhubaneswar region).
How to Check Result (Once Declared)
- Visit navodaya.gov.in or the result portal.
- Find the link for “Class IX LEST Result 2026” or “JNVST Class 9 Result 2026”.
- Enter your registration number/roll number and date of birth.
- Submit to view scorecard, marks, selection status, and download it.
- Merit/selection lists (district-wise or region-wise PDFs) are usually released separately.
Key Details for Class 9 Admission
- It’s a lateral entry test for students currently in Class 8 (seeking admission to Class 9 in JNV).
- Eligibility: Bonafide resident of the district where the JNV is located (rural/urban criteria apply), studied in recognized schools, age limits as per notification (generally 13-15 years as on certain date).
- Exam Pattern: Objective-type questions on English, Hindi, Mathematics, General Science, Mental Ability (based on Class 8 syllabus).
- Seats: Limited, based on vacancies due to dropouts/transfers; priority to rural candidates (at least 75%), reservations for SC/ST, girls (33%), and disabled (3%).
- Next Steps if Selected: Document verification, medical check-up, and admission at the allotted JNV (free residential education).
Keep refreshing the official site or check local JNVs in Odisha (e.g., in Keonjhar or nearby districts) for offline notices. If the result is out by now (sites update in real-time), it should be prominently displayed on the homepage.