The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) released admit cards for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Class 9 and 11 entrance exams on January 7, 2026 . Candidates who registered for these tests can now download their hall tickets from the official NVS website, navodaya.gov.in . The entrance examinations are scheduled for February 7, 2026 .
JNVST Exam 2026 Key Information
The JNVST Class 9 and 11 entrance exams provide admission to Navodaya Vidyalayas for the 2026-27 academic year. Key details regarding the exam are:
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | JNVST Exam 2026 Admit Cards Released |
| Exam Name | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) |
| Board | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Official Website | navodaya.gov.in |
| Classes Tested | 9 and 11 |
| Exam Date | February 7, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline, Pen-and-Paper |
| Exam Duration | 2.5 hours |
| Mediums | English, Hindi |
| Subjects Tested | Mathematics, General Science, English, Hindi |
Admit Card Contents and Important Notes
The downloaded admit card for the NVS Class 9 and 11 exams lists specific candidate details. This includes the candidate’s name, roll number, registration number, and date of birth. It also provides the exam date, reporting time, and the full address of the assigned exam center. Candidates must read and follow all important instructions printed on the admit card.
Admit cards for Class 11 candidates appearing from West Bengal and Jharkhand will be made available at a later, unannounced date.
How to Download the JNVST Class 9, 11 Admit Card 2026
Follow these steps to download the JNVST Class 9 or 11 admit card:
- Visit the official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti website at navodaya.gov.in .
- Click on the specific link for either Class 9th or Class 11th admit card download.
- Locate and click the latest link titled “JNVST Exam 2026 Admit Card”.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth in the designated fields.
- Solve the security captcha code as prompted.
- Click the “Submit” button to proceed.
- The JNVST Exam 2026 Admit Card will appear on screen. Review all details for accuracy.
- Download and print the admit card for future use and for presentation at the exam center.