NVS Class 11th Admission for the 2027-28 session
Conducting Authority
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Post Title
Total Vacancies
Refer Notification
Category
Central Government Jobs
Job Location
All India
Application Mode
Online Mode
Official Portal & Authority
CBSE Official Portal
Registration Deadline: 2026-09-30
The core content and informational guidelines from the official prospectus of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for the Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2027 include:
Required Documents for Uploading
Before navigating to the application page, you must prepare the following documents scanned in JPG/JPEG format (file size strictly between 10 KB to 100 KB): [1]
- Candidate’s Recent Photograph
- Candidate’s Signature
- Parent’s Signature
LEST 2027 Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
The selection test will be an offline, OMR-based test featuring multiple-choice questions. The exam lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes and is bilingual (available in English and Hindi).
The question paper comprises 5 distinct sections totaling 100 marks:
Mental Ability20(Number of Questions), 20(Maximum Marks)
English20(Number of Questions), 20(Maximum Marks)
Science20(Number of Questions), 20(Maximum Marks)
Social Science20(Number of Questions), 20(Maximum Marks)
Mathematics20(Number of Questions), 20(Maximum Marks)
Total100 Questions,100 Marks
Note: There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Stream Selection Conditions: -
You can choose your preferred streams—Science, Commerce, or Humanities—directly in the online form. However, allocation relies heavily on your district-level merit standing and the structural vacancy remaining at that specific Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya school.
| Online Application Start Date: | September 2, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online: | September 30, 2026 (by 11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window: | October 1 to October 3, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release: | April 2027 (Expected before Exam) |
| LEST Exam Date: | April 10, 2027 (Saturday) |
| Result Declaration: | May / June 2027 |
| General / OBC | |
| SC / ST | |
| PH (Divyang) | |
| All Category Female | |
| Payment Mode | |
| *There is not any fee for this form.* | |
Educational Qualification
Other
Age Limit & Permissible Relaxations
Candidates must fulfill the age bracket of minimum Born between: June 1, 2010, and maximum July 31, 2012 as of the crucial cutoff date. Category-wise age relaxations are granted to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwD candidates per government norms.
Nationality & Reservation Eligibility
Applicant must be an Indian citizen. Candidates claiming reservation benefits under state quotas must submit an authentic Domicile Certificate and Category Certificate issued by a competent revenue officer.
| Age Limit | Age Limit Minimum Age: Born between: June 1, 2010, | Maximum Age: July 31, 2012 Total Post N/A |
| Education | Other |
Keep the following original documents and scanned copies ready before filling out the online application form:
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step): -
Step 1: Registration
- Go to the official Navodaya Vidyalaya portal at navodaya.gov.in.
- Click on the link for "Click here to submit online application form for class XI Lateral Entry Selection Test".
- Register by entering primary details such as your state, district of residence, candidate name, mobile number, and date of birth.
Step 2: Fill out the Application Form
- Log in using the registration number and password sent to your registered mobile number.
- Input your academic details (details of your Class 10 school, board name, and passing status).
- Fill in your stream and school choices in order of your preference.
Step 3: Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of the mandatory documents in JPG/JPEG format (file sizes must range between 10 KB to 100 KB):
- Recent passport-size photograph of the candidate
- Signature of the candidate
- Signature of the parent
Step 4: Final Submission
- Carefully review all filled information using the preview option.
- Submit the form.
- Download and print the acknowledgment slip containing your application number for future reference.
- 1Portal Registration: Visit the official website or portal link given in the Important Links table and complete New Candidate Registration / One-Time Registration (OTR).
- 2Form Completion: Log in with your registration credentials and enter personal details, academic qualifications, and reservation categories matching your certificates.
- 3Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary certificates in the exact required dimensions and file size.
- 4Preview & Verify: Carefully review the filled preview form. Correct any spelling errors or date mismatches before final submission.
- 5Pay Application Fee: Complete the online payment using Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit Card if applicable for your category.
- 6Save Confirmation: Download and print at least two hard copies of the finalized application form and payment receipt for document verification.
Reservation Policy Breakdown
Seats are allotted according to statutory reservation norms determined by NVS:
- Rural Candidates: At least 75% of the seats in a JNV are reserved for students selected from rural areas of the district.
- SC / ST Categories: Seats are reserved in proportion to their population in the district, subject to national minimums.
- OBC Candidates: 27% reservation is given to OBC students as per central government norms.
- Girl Students: A minimum of 1/3rd (33%) of the total seats are secured for female candidates.
- Divyang (PwD): Reservation is provided as per Government of India guidelines for differently-abled students.
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website Notification | Click Here |
Q1.What is the last date to apply for ?
The last date to submit the online application for is 2026-09-30. Candidates are strongly advised to complete their form submission and fee payment well before the cutoff date to avoid last-minute server rush.
Q2.What is the required educational eligibility for ?
Applicants must hold Other from a recognized board, council, or university. Detailed post-specific criteria can be reviewed in the Eligibility section above.
Q3.What is the age limit prescribed for this recruitment?
The age limit for applicants is minimum Born between: June 1, 2010, and maximum July 31, 2012. Upper age relaxation is granted to OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, and ESM category candidates as per prevailing government recruitment rules.
Q4.What is the application fee for ?
Application fee details are categorized by applicant reservation status. Please check the Application Fee section on this page for the exact fee table.
Q5.How can candidates download the official notification PDF?
Candidates can download the complete notification PDF directly from the official CBSE Official Portal (https://www.cbse.gov.in) or through the verified link in the Important Links table below.
Official Source & Candidate Advisory
This summary has been compiled directly from the official notification issued by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Candidates are strongly advised to verify eligibility conditions and guidelines on the primary official portal before final submission.