Jawahar Navodaya Samiti (NVS) has officially released the JNVST Class 11 admission form for academic session 2027–28. Students who are waiting for JNV Class 11 Admission 2027 can fill the application form through official website. Eligible students check all the details before 30 September 2026. Admission will be offered against vacant seats available in Class 11 through the Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST-2027).
NVS Class 11 Admission 2027 Overview
| Conduct body | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Admission | Class 11 |
| Name of the Exam | Class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Academic Session | 2027-28 |
| Official Website | navodaya.gov.in |
NVS Class 11 Educational Qualification
- Students who are studying Class 10 from Government, Government-aided, Private School or NIOS during the academic session 2026-27.
- Must have completed Classes 3, 4, and 5 regularly.
- Candidates who have already passed or repeated Class 5 are not eligible.
JNVST Class 11 Admission Age Limit
- Candidates should be born between June 1, 2010 and 31 July 2012 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxation will be provide as per government regulation.
NVS Class 11 Application Fee
- There is no application fee. Candidates can apply online free of cost.
JNVST Class 11 Admission Selection Process
- The selection of the students for NVS Class 11 admission will be based on Class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027. Admission will be made only against the vacant seats available in the concerned JNV.
NVS Class 11 Exam Pattern
- The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) conducts the LEST as an objective-type examination. The exam duration is 2 hours 30 minutes and consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates receive 1 marks for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. We have share the exam pattern below:-
| Name of the Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Mental Ability Test | 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 Hours 30 Minutes |
Benefits of Studying in Navodaya Vidyalaya
- Free Education
- Free Hostel Accommodation
- Free Boarding & Lodging
- Free Textbooks
- Sports Facilities
- NCC, Scouts & Guides
- Cultural Exchange Programme
- More Educational Facilities
Documents required after selection
At the time of admission, provisionally selected candidates have to submit documents for verification:
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of eligibility
- Class 10 Pass Certificate
- Rural Area Certificate
- Residence Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Divyang Certificate, if applicable
- Community Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
How to Fill NVS Class 11 Admission Online Form
- Go to the NVS official website or Click on the direct link below.
- Click on JNVST 2027 Class 11 Registration on the Home Page.
- Fill all the basis details like Name, Father Name, Date of Birth and all other required information.
- Upload Candidate’s Photograph, Candidate’s Signature and Parent’s Signature (All must be 10 KB to 100 KB)
- Check the application form very carefully and hit the submit button
- Download the application for future reference.
Important Date
| Starting date of Application Form | 01 September 2026 |
| Last date of Application Form | 30 September 2026 |
| Correction Window | After the last date of application(Window will be open 2 or 3 days in different sections) |
| Exam Date | 10 April 2027 |
| Result | May/June 2027 (Expected) |
Class XI Admission Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027 : FAQ
Q. What is the last date to apply for LEST-2027 ?
Ans. Students can fill the NVS class 11 admission application form before 30 September 2026.
Q. When will the LEST 2027 exam be conduct?
Ans. NVS will conduct the LEST exam on 10 April 2027.
Q. Who is eligible to apply for NVS class 11 admission?
Ans. Students who are studying in the Class 10 can fill the application form.
Q. Is there any application fee for NVS Class 11 Admission 2027?
Ans. There is no application fee for any category students.
Q. Can a student apply for LEST more than once?
Ans. Students who have already give the LEST exam last year can not appear for retest.