Class 9 admission 2027–28: at a glance
| Exam date | 10 April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | 15 October 2026 (extended: official Class IX portal, checked 8 October 2026) |
| Result information | No result declaration date stated in the reviewed prospectus |
| Date of birth range | 1 May 2012 to 31 July 2014, inclusive |
| School-study requirement | Class VIII during 2026–27 in a recognised school of the district of residence |
| Exam duration | 2½ hours |
| Total questions / marks | 100 / 100 |
The official portal extends the original 30 September deadline to 15 October 2026. Admission is against vacancies. Sectional qualification is required; merit uses Mathematics + Science + the higher-scoring language.
Exam pattern
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 15 | 15 | Combined paper |
| Hindi | 15 | 15 | Combined paper |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 | Combined paper |
| General Science | 35 | 35 | Combined paper |
Source: Class 9 LEST prospectus 2027–28, PDF pages 1, 5, 6, 11. Official PDF ↗ · Checked 8 October 2026.
Open official class 9 portal ↗Class 9 lateral entry is linked to available vacancies and the rules published for that admission cycle. It should not be treated as identical to Class 6 admission.
Overview
Class 9 lateral entry is linked to available vacancies and the rules published for that admission cycle. It should not be treated as identical to Class 6 admission.
Vacancy-based entry
Lateral entry depends on seats available in participating JNVs. Verify whether the relevant school and district are included in the current notification.
Always verify final results, dates, documents and admission directions through official NVS sources.
Test and result
Use the official notification for the test scheme, schedule and result channel. Historical context is not a current announcement.
Verification
Shortlisting or provisional selection is followed by eligibility and document checks. Keep school records and identity details consistent.
Official Source and References
Official NVS sources are the final authority for result availability, dates, selection, school records and admission instructions.
Visit the official NVS website ↗