NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI

(MINISTRY OF HRD, GOVT. OF INDIA)

__________________REGION

ENTRANCE TEST FOR ADMISSION TO CLASS IX

AGAINST VACANT SEATS DURING 2017-18

As envisaged in National Policy of Education (NEP), 1986, Govt. of India set co-educational
residential institutions named Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in 28 States and 07 UTs
excluding Tamil Nadu. At present, 595 Vidyalayas are functional in the country.

The main objective of Navodaya Vidyalayas is to provide quality modern education to the
children predominantly from rural areas. Though the admission into Navodaya Vidyalayas is
at Class VI , it is intended to fill vacant seats with a lateral entry test at Class IX level.

Applications are invited for admission to Class IX of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas of

the District, against the vacant seats, which are available during the academic year
2017-18. The admission is through an All India Test to be conducted on Saturday,
24th June 2017 at 10.00 hrs. in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the district concerned.
The medium of test is English/Hindi.

Eligibility:

a) Only those candidates who have studied Class VIII during the Academic Session
2016-17 in one of the Govt./Govt. recognized schools of the district where the Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalaya is functioning and where admission is sought.

b) Candidate appearing for the selection test must have passed Class VIII in the
academic session 2016-17 from a Govt./Govt. recognized school in the district where
he/she is seeking admission.

c) Candidates seeking admission must not have been born before 01.05.2001 and after
30.04.2005. This will apply to candidates of all categories including those belonging to
SC/ST.

d) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti reserves the right to refer any candidate to a MEDICAL
BOARD for confirmation of the age of the candidate in case a doubt arises about the
age certificate produced by the candidate before the admission is given.

Nature of the Selection Test

Sl.No. Subject Marks

01. English 15
02. Hindi 15
03. Maths 35
04. Science 35
TOTAL 100

The test will be objective type with 03 hours duration without any break. Centre for the
examination will be Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district.
How to Apply

The Prospectus-cum-Application form containing detailed instructions can be obtained free of

cost from the Office of Principal, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya and office of District and Block
Education Officers of the District. Application forms can also be downloaded from our Office
website www.nvshq.org. Neatly typed and xeroxed copy of the applications also can be used
for applying.

Application form filled in all respects is to be submitted to the office of Principal, Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district by Monday, the 29th May 2017 either through
Registered Post or in person.
 PROSPECTUS CUM APPLICATION FORM FOR SELECTION TEST IN
JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS FOR ADMISSION IN
CLASS IX DURING 2017-18 AGAINST VACANT SEATS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

In accordance with the National Policy of Education (1986), Government of India started
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) all over the country except Tamil Nadu. These
are co-educational, residential schools, fully financed by Government of India and run
by an autonomous organization, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, under the Ministry of
Human Resource Development. Though admission to Navodaya Vidyalayas is at Class
VI level, in order to optimally utilize infrastructure facilities available, vacant seats at
Class IX level are filled through an All India level Selection Test. While education in the
schools is free including boarding, lodging, uniforms and textbooks, a nominal fee of
Rs.200/- per month will have to be collected from the children from Class IX to XII.
However, children belonging to SC/ST, Girls and from the families whose income is
below poverty line are exempted from payment of fees.

2.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME

2.1 To provide good quality modern education including a strong component of

culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities
and physical education to the talented children from rural areas without regard to
their familys socio-economic condition.

2.2 To ensure that students attain a reasonable level of competency in three

languages as envisaged in Three Language Formula; and

2.3 To serve in each district as focal point for improvement of quality of school
education in general through sharing of experiences and facilities.

2.4 To promote national integration through migration of students from Hindi to non-
Hindi speaking State and vice-versa.

3.0 DISTRIBUTION OF JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS

At present, there are 595 functional Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas spread over 28
States and 07 UTs.

4.0 ADMISSION TO CLASS IX AGAINST VACANT SEATS

In order to optimally utilize the infrastructure and facilities available in these Vidyalayas,
it has been decided by the Samiti to fill the vacant seats in Class IX through an All India
level Selection Test.

5.0 HOW TO APPLY FOR JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST FOR
ADMISSION IN CLASS IX

Vidyalaya wise vacant seats in Class IX will be notified in the website of JNVs &
Regional Offices concerned. Application for admission to Class IX can be made in the
prescribed application proforma, attached to this Prospectus, obtainable free of charge
from the Principal of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district. Format of
Application Form can also be downloaded from the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
website, www.nvshq.org / Regional Offices Website.
6.0 HOW TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FORM

Application Form duly completed in all respects must reach the Office of the Principal,
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district on or before Monday, the
29th May 2017. Duly filled in application forms may be sent through registered post/ in
person. If the candidate prefers to submit Application Form in person, he/she is
advised to get the acknowledgement from the office of the Principal of Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalaya.

7.0 ISSUE OF ADMIT CARD

Admit Card for appearing at the Selection Test will be issued to the candidates by
Monday 12th June 2017. If the candidate does not get the Admission Card latest by
Saturday, the 17th June 2017, he/she must contact the office of the Principal of
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya for obtaining the same.

8.0 VENUE & DATE OF THE SELECTION TEST

Selection Test for admission to Class IX will be conducted on Saturday, the 24th June,
2017 in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of concerned district.

9.0 RESULT OF SELECTION TEST

Result of the Selection Test will be notified in the Vidyalaya Notice Board as well as
published in the website of JNVs concerned. Selected candidates will also be intimated
by post.

10.0 ELIGIBILITY

1. Only those candidates who have studied Class VIII during the Academic Session
2016-17 in one of the Govt./Govt. recognized schools of the district where the Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalaya is functioning and where admission is sought.

2. Candidate appearing for the selection test must have passed Class VIII in the academic
session 2016-17 from a Govt./Govt. recognized school in the district where he/she is
seeking admission.

3. Candidates seeking admission must not have been born before 01.05.2001 and after
30.04.2005. This will apply to candidates of all categories including those belonging to
SC/ST.
4. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti reserves the right to refer any candidate to MEDICAL
BOARD for confirmation of the age of the candidate in case a doubt regarding age
certificate produced by the candidate before the admission is given.

11.0 RESERVATION

The existing vacant seats in the SC/ST category as notified are reserved for the SC/ST
students.

12.0 SELECTION AND ADMISSION

12.1 Qualifying in the selection test will not vest any right upon candidate to secure
admission into JNV till the candidate produces all the relevant certificates such
as date of birth, pass certificate of VIII class with mark sheets, SC/ST certificate
as prescribed by NVS for the admission.
 12.2 Details of the marks obtained in the test are not communicated and there is
no provision for re-checking/re-totalling.

12.3 Candidates will be considered for the admission only into that Vidyalaya for
which he/she has appeared for Selection Test.

12.4 At the time of admission, candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs)

Scheduled Tribes (STs) & Other Backward Classes (OBCs) categories will have
to produce the required Scheduled Caste/Tribe or OBC Certificate issued by the
competent authority.

12.5 Selection of students for admission in JNV will be as per the selection criteria of
NVS.

12.6 In case of any dispute, the decision of NVS will be final.

13.0 EXAMINATION

13.1 Date of Examination Saturday 24th June, 2017

13.2 Duration Three hours (10.00 am to 1.00 pm)

13.3 Centre for examination shall be in the JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA

of the district concerned.

13.4 Medium of Language for Examination will be English/Hindi.

14.0 COMPOSITION OF THE TEST

Selection Test will consist of subjects of Mathematics, General Science, English and
Hindi. Difficulty level of the test paper shall be of Class VIII.

Nature of the Selection Test

Sl.No. Subject Marks

01. English 15
02. Hindi 15
03. Maths 35
04. Science 35
TOTAL 100

The test will be objective type with 03 hours duration without any break. Centre for the
examination will be Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district.
 JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST 2017-18
LATERAL ENTRY CLASS IX

APPLICATION FORM Passport size

photograph of
the individual
attested by
Head of the
Roll No. school where
candidate
studied Class
( To be filled by the Office of Principal, JNV) VIII

Aadhar
No. of
the
candidate

1. Name of the Candidate_________________________________________

(in block letters)
2. Mothers Name ________________________________________________
(in block letters)
3. Fathers Name_______________________________________________
(in block letters)
4. Name of the Guardian__________________________________________
(in case Father/Mother is not guardian)

5. Relationship with Guardian_____________________________________

6. Nationality of the Candidate____________________________________

7. Present Postal Address :

.
.

Tel :______________/_________________Mobile No.____________________

STD Code Number

8. Permanent Postal Address :

.
.

Tel :______________/_________________Mobile No.____________________

STD Code Number

9. Tick {} the appropriate Box:

a) Gender Boys Girl TG b) Area Rural Urban

 c) Category General SC ST OBC

Marital Married Unmarried e) Disability, if any PH VH HI

d) Status

Percentage (%)
of Disability
10. (a) Date of Birth (in figures)
Date Month Year

Date of Birth (in words)

(b) Identification Mark..

11. Details of school(s) where candidate studied classes VI to VIII.

Particular Class
VI VII VIII
Name of School

Recognised by Govt. of
Education (Write Yes/No)
District & State
School Location
(Rural/Urban)
Name of Block

Name of Village or Town

(in which the School is
located)
Month & Year of joining

Month & Year of Passing

12. Medium through which candidate studied Class VIII :

Hindi English Others

13. CERTIFICATE BY CANDIDATE/GUARDIAN

Certified that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. In
case any of the information given above is found incorrect, I will abide by the decision of
the Samiti.

Signature of Father / Guardian (With date) Signature of Candidate (With date)

14. Certificate from the Head of the School where candidate studied and passed
Class-VIII during 2016-17.

This is certified that Master/Kumari _______________ Son/Daughter

of ________________________has studied and passed Class-VIII during 2016-17
from __________________________________ (Name of the school). As per the
school records, his/her date of birth is __________. He/she belongs to SC/ST/OBC
category.

This is also certified that the entries made by the applicant in the application
form are correct as per school records.

Signature of the Head of School with date

(with Official Stamp)
where the candidate studied Class VIII
 JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST- 2017-18
LATERAL ENTRY CLASS IX
ADMIT CARD

Day & Date of Examination

Saturday 24th June 2017 Roll No.

(To be filled by JNV)

Time 10.00 Hrs.
(Candidates to report 30 Minutes before) Passport size
photograph of the
candidate duly
Venue : Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya attested by head
of the school
. where candidate
. studied Class VIII.

(1) Name of the candidate

(2) Mothers Name...
(3) Fathers Name
(4) Date of Birth..
(Words)
.(Figures)

(5) Category : (Encircle appropriate)

(i) Boy / Girl / TG (ii) Gen. / SC / ST / OBC

(iii) PH / HI / VI (iv) Rural / Urban

Signature of the candidate in the To be left blank for obtaining signature

presence of HM/Principal of the school of the candidate in the presence of
where the candidate studied class VIII Centre Supdt. /Invigilator on the day of
during 2016-17. exam.

Signature of Principal
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Village___________________
District__________________
State_______________
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Receipt No._______________________

Received Application Form from Master/Kumari______________________________________

S/o / D/o Sh. _____________________________________ Student of _________________________

________________________________________________________________School, for admission

in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya through Lateral Entry Test for Class IX (for the session 2017-18)

on ____________.

PRINCIPAL

J.N.V.____________________
Distt. ____________________
State ____________________
 Time Activity Schedule for Conduct of Lateral Entry Test 2017
for Class IX for Admission of Students in JNVs

Sl. Activity Agency Involved Time Target

No.
01 Publicity through News paper/Mass NVS(Hqrs.)/Regional 12th May 2017
media and uploading in the website of Office/ JNV (Friday)
NVS(Hqrs.)/R.O./JNV
02 Distribution of application form Principal, JNV 12th May 2017
(Friday)
th
03 Submission of Custodian Bank Details CBSE/ NVS Hqrs./ 19 May 2017
to CBSE Regional Office/ (Friday)
Principal JNV
04 Last date of submission of application Candidate/JNV 29th May 2017
by the candidate (Monday)
05 Intimation of requirement of question Regional Office/ 30th May 2017
paper by JNV to RO Principal JNV (Tuesday)
(10 am)
th
06 Intimation of requirement of question NVS Hqrs/ Regional 30 May 2017
paper by RO to NVS(HQ) Office (Tuesday)
(12 noon)

07 Intimation of requirement of question CBSE/NVS Hqrs 30th May 2017

paper by NVS(HQ) to CBSE (Tuesday)
(4 pm)

08 Scrutiny of Application Form at Principal JNV 5th June 2017

Vidyalaya level by a duly constituted (Monday)
Committee
09 Issue of Admit Cards to the candidates Candidates/JNVs 12th June 2017
(Monday)
10 Conduct of Examination 24th June 2017
(Saturday)
11 Uploading the list of selected Principal of JNV 3rd July 2017
students in the website of JNV (Monday)
th
12 Intimation to selected students by JNVs Principal JNV 4 July 2017
(Tuesday)
13 Completion of Lateral Entry Admission Principal JNV / 10th July 2017
process including admission through Regional Office (Monday)
wait list
14 Submission of report of admission to Regional Office 11th July 2017
NVS Hqrs. (Tuesday)