The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has released the admit cards for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 9 and Class 11 entrance exams 2026 . Students appearing for these exams can now download their admit cards from the official NVS website, navodaya.gov.in . The selection tests for both classes are scheduled for February 7, 2026 .
To download the admit card, candidates must enter their unique registration number and date of birth on the portal. The issued admit card is essential for examination entry. It contains critical information including the candidate’s name, roll number, registration number, date of birth, exam date, specific reporting time, the full address of the allocated exam centre, and a set of important instructions for test day.
Both Class 9 and Class 11 selection tests will be conducted in a pen-and-paper format. Each examination will run for a duration of two and a half hours . Question papers will be available in both English and Hindi languages. The tests will assess candidates across core subjects: Mathematics, General Science, English, and Hindi.
How to Download JNVST Class 9, 11 Admit Card 2026
Candidates must follow these steps to access and download their admit cards:
- Visit the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti website: navodaya.gov.in .
- Locate and click on the specific link for the JNVST Class 9, 11 admit card 2026 .
- Enter the required credentials: the candidate’s registration number and date of birth.
- Submit the entered details to view the digital admit card on screen.
- Download and print a copy of the admit card for presentation at the exam centre.
JNVST Class 9 Exam Structure
The NVS Class 9 selection test evaluates candidates across four main subjects. The exam paper will consist of 100 questions , with each question contributing one mark , totaling 100 marks . There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The subject breakdown is as follows:
- English: 15 questions, contributing 15 marks.
- Hindi: 15 questions, contributing 15 marks.
- Mathematics: 35 questions, contributing 35 marks.
- General Science: 35 questions, contributing 35 marks.
Candidates must achieve satisfactory scores in all sections to qualify for admission.
JNVST Class 11 Exam Structure
The Navodaya Class 11 selection test for the 2026–27 academic session is also a pen-and-paper examination. It will be conducted for two and a half hours , specifically from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM . The test comprises a total of 100 questions . Each correct answer will be awarded one mark , summing up to 100 marks . Importantly, there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
As per government regulations, Divyang students will receive an additional 50 minutes to complete their examination. The subject-wise distribution of questions and marks for the Class 11 entrance exam is detailed below:
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Ability | 20 | 20 |
| English | 20 | 20 |
| Science | 20 | 20 |
| Social Science | 20 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Students must print their admit cards well in advance of February 7, 2026 , and review all instructions carefully. The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination hall.