JNV Class 11 Admission 2027-28: Registration begins for lateral entry; apply by September 30

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) has commenced online application process for admission to Class 11 through the Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) for the academic session 2027-28. Eligible students can submit their applications online until September 30, 2026 on the official website at cbseitms.nic.in.

As per the notice, students who are studying in Class 10 during 2026 are eligible to apply for the Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test. This includes students studying in the January-December 2026 session or the April 2026-March 2027 academic session.

The students must also be Indian citizens. For consideration under the district-level merit list, the district where the candidate is studying Class 10 and the district of residence must be the same.

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The JNV Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027 will be conducted on Saturday, April 10, 2027. The result of the JNV Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027 is likely to be announced by May/June 2027, according to the admission instructions.

JNV Class 11 Lateral Entry 2027: Important dates

Students can check the important dates for JNV Class 11 admission.

A three-day correction window will be opened after the last date for submitting JNV 11th applications. Students have been advised to enter their details carefully and use the correction facility, if required. No requests for corrections in the application details will be entertained after the correction window closes.

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JNV Class 11 Lateral Entry Admission 2027: Steps to Apply

Students can follow the below steps to complete the registration process.

• Visit the official JNV admission portal.
• Select the Class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test 2027 application link.
• Complete the online registration by entering the required details.
• Fill in the application form with personal, academic and residential details.
• Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as specified.
• Carefully check all the details entered in the application form.
• Submit the application form before the September 30, 2026 deadline.
• Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Students are advised to carefully read the prospectus and ensure that all eligibility conditions are fulfilled before submitting the application.