Organization: Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)
Post Exam Name: Class 9 Admission 2025 through Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST)
Total Posts: Vacant Seats Only
Official Website: navodaya.gov.in
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 1 October 2024
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26 November 2024
- Admit Card Release Date: 9 January 2025
- Exam Date: 8 February 2025
- Result Declaration: 25 March 2025
- Marksheet Release Date: 23–24 April 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- The student must be currently studying in Class 8 during the academic session 2024–25 in a Government or Government-recognized school
- Date of Birth should be between 1 May 2010 and 31 July 2012 (both dates inclusive)
- Must apply in the same district where the current school is located and where the JNV is functioning
- Not Eligible:
- Students who have passed Class 8 in earlier years
- Students who applied for LEST in previous years
Exam Pattern:
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
- Medium: English / Hindi
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| Science | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus Highlights:
- English: Grammar, sentence formation, comprehension
- Hindi: Grammar, vocabulary, unseen passage
- Mathematics: Based on Class 8 topics
- Science: Includes food, crop production, materials, organisms, etc.
Admission Process:
- Apply Online at navodaya.gov.in or cbseitms.nic.in
- Download Admit Card before the exam date
- Appear for Selection Test (LEST) conducted on 8 February 2025
- Check Result on 25 March 2025 using roll number and date of birth
- Attend Document Verification and Medical Check-up at allotted JNV if shortlisted
Documents Required for Admission:
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Proof of Address / Domicile Certificate
- Class 8 Marksheet and Passing Certificate
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC)
- Rural Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Medical Certificate (for PwD candidates)
- Passport-size photograph
- Signatures of both candidate and parent
- Aadhaar Card / APAAR ID / PEN
Important Instructions:
- Keep a copy of the application form and admit card safely
- Carry all original documents at the time of verification
- Admission is provisional until all eligibility conditions are verified
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