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JNV Class 9 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

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✅ JNVST Class 9 Exam Completed - Results Awaited!

JNV Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test 2026 was successfully conducted on February 7, 2026. Results are expected in March 2026. Stay tuned!

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JNVST Class 9 Exam Successfully Conducted!

The JNV Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test was successfully conducted on February 7, 2026. Results are expected in March 2026.

RELEASED Jan 6, 2026

Admit Cards Released for Class 9 Lateral Entry

Admit cards were available for download from navodaya.gov.in. Exam duration was 2 hours 30 minutes covering English, Hindi, Maths, and Science (100 marks).

CLOSED Oct 23, 2025

Application Window Closed

Online applications were accepted from July 30 to October 23, 2025 (extended deadline). Correction window was Oct 24-26.

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About Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) are a system of central government residential schools for talented rural students in India. They were established to provide quality education to rural children, irrespective of their family's socio-economic condition.

✨ Key Benefits

  • 100% Free Education - No tuition, boarding, or uniform fees
  • CBSE Curriculum - Nationally recognized board
  • Residential Facility - Safe and nurturing environment
  • Quality Teachers - Well-trained faculty
  • Holistic Development - Sports, culture, and academics
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Exam Pattern

Subject Questions Marks Duration
English 15 15 2.5 Hours
Hindi 15 15
Mathematics 35 35
Science 35 35
Total 100 100 2.5 Hours

📌 Negative Marking: No negative marking

📌 Question Type: Objective (MCQ)

📌 Language: English, Hindi, and Regional Languages

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Eligibility Criteria

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Age Limit Born between 01-05-2010 to 30-04-2014 (for 2026 exam)
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Education Currently studying in Class 8 from a recognized school
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Residence Must belong to the district where JNV is located
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Attempts Only ONE attempt allowed for lateral entry
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Important Dates (2026)

Application Start September 2025 ✅
Application End October 2025 ✅
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Exam Date ✅ 7 February 2026 - Completed! Saturday, 11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
Result ⏳ March 2026 (Expected)

📚 JNV Class 9 Official Syllabus

Based on Class 8 NCERT curriculum. This is the exact syllabus as prescribed by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).

📜 Official Syllabus
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English (15 Questions - 15 Marks)

1. Comprehension

  • Unseen Passage

2. Word and Sentence Structure

  • Spelling
  • Rearranging jumbled words

3. Grammar

  • Passivation (Active/Passive Voice)
  • Use of degrees of comparison
  • Modal auxiliaries
  • Use of prepositions
  • Tense forms
  • Reported speech (Direct/Indirect)
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हिंदी (15 प्रश्न - 15 अंक)

(क) गद्यांश

  • पदिक अनुच्छेद और पद्यबंधित गुते्यषण

(ख) व्याकरण

  • (i) वर्ण विन्यास / वर्णों विराम
  • (ii) क्रमांक (वचन / प्रत्यय)
  • (iii) पर्यायवाची / विलोम
  • (iv) शब्द रोड़ाक (एक प्रक्षो में पूरा करना)
  • (v) पर भेद (व्याकरणिक कोटि) की परख
  • (vi) पद परिचय
  • (vii) अशुद्ध वाक्य को शुद्ध करना
  • (viii) काल परिवर्तन (वर्त / भादुका / भिन्न)
  • (ix) मुहावरे
  • (x) लोकोक्तियाँ

(ग) अभिव्यक्ति

  • अपठित प्रश्नोत्तरी प्रश्न
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Mathematics (35 Questions - 35 Marks)

Unit 1: Number System

  • 1. Rational Numbers
  • 2. Squares and Square Roots
  • 3. Cubes and Cube Roots
  • 4. Exponents and Powers

Unit 2: Ratio & Proportion

  • 5. Direct and Inverse Proportions
  • 6. Comparing Quantities (Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Simple and Compound Interest)

Unit 3: Algebra

  • 7. Algebraic Expressions and Identities including Factorization
  • 8. Linear Equations in One Variable

Unit 4: Geometry

  • 9. Understanding Quadrilaterals (Parallelogram, Rhombus, Rectangle, Square, Kite)

Unit 5: Mensuration

  • 10(a). Area of Plane Figures
  • 10(b). Surface Area and Volume of Cube, Cuboids and Cylinder

Unit 6: Data Handling

  • 11. Data Handling (Bar Graph, Pie Chart, Organizing Data, Probability)
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Science (35 Questions - 35 Marks)

Biology Chapters

  • Chapter 1: Crop Production and Management
  • Chapter 2: Microorganisms: Friend and Foe
  • Chapter 5: Conservation of Plants and Animals
  • Chapter 6: Reproduction in Animals
  • Chapter 7: Reaching the Age of Adolescence

Chemistry Chapters

  • Chapter 3: Coal and Petroleum
  • Chapter 4: Combustion and Flame
  • Chapter 11: Chemical Effects of Electric Current

Physics Chapters

  • Chapter 8: Force and Pressure
  • Chapter 9: Friction
  • Chapter 10: Sound
  • Chapter 12: Some Natural Phenomena
  • Chapter 13: Light
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Preparation Tips

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Focus on NCERT

All questions are based on Class 8 NCERT textbooks.

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Practice Previous Papers

Solve at least 5 previous year papers before the exam.

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Time Management

2.5 hours for 100 questions = 1.5 minutes per question.

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Focus on Maths & Science

These carry 70% weightage (35+35 = 70 marks).

🎯 Practice Questions

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