Ministry of Hrd, Govt. of India

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,24thJune 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 2016-17in one of the Govt./Govt. recognized schools of the district where the JawaharNavodaya 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 toSC/ST.

d)Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti reserves the right to refer any candidate to a MEDICALBOARD for confirmation of the age of the candidate in case a doubt arises about theage 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 .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 29thMay 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

1.0INTRODUCTION

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.

2.0OBJECTIVES OF THE SCHEME

2.1To 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 family’s socio-economic condition.

2.2To ensure that students attain a reasonable level of competency in three languages as envisaged in Three Language Formula; and

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

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

3.0DISTRIBUTION OF JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS

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

4.0ADMISSION 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.

5.0HOW 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, / Regional Office’s Website.

6.0HOW 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, the29thMay 2017.Duly filled in application forms may be sent through registered post/ inperson. 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.

7.0ISSUE OF ADMIT CARD

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

8.0VENUE & DATE OF THE SELECTION TEST

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

9.0RESULT 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.

10.0ELIGIBILITY

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

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.

Candidates seeking admission must not have been born before01.05.2001and after30.04.2005. This will apply to candidates of all categories including those belonging toSC/ST.

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti reserves the right to refer any candidate to MEDICALBOARD for confirmation of the age of the candidate in case a doubt regarding agecertificate produced by the candidate before the admission is given.

11.0RESERVATION

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

12.0SELECTION AND ADMISSION

12.1Qualifying 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.

12.2Details of the marks obtained in the test are not communicated and there is no provision for re-checking/re-totalling.

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

12.4At 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.

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

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

13.0EXAMINATION

13.1Date of Examination – Saturday 24thJune, 2017

13.2Duration – Three hours (10.00 am to 1.00 pm)

13.3Centre for examination shall be in the JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA of the district concerned.

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

14.0COMPOSITION 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
Roll No. / Head of the
school where
candidate
studied Class
( To be filled by the Office of Principal, JNV)
VIII

Aadhar

No. of the candidate

Name of the Candidate______

(in block letters)

Mother’s Name ______

(in block letters)

Father’s Name______

(in block letters)

Name of the Guardian______

(in case Father/Mother is not guardian)

Relationship with Guardian______

Nationality of the Candidate______

Present Postal Address :

…………………………………………………………………………………….

Tel :______/______Mobile No.______

STD CodeNumber

Permanent Postal Address :

…………………………………………………………………………………….

Tel :______/______Mobile No.______

STD CodeNumber

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

(a) Date of Birth (in figures)

Date / Month / Year

Date of Birth (in words)………………………………………………………

(b)Identification Mark…………………………………………………………..

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

Medium through which candidate studied Class VIII :

HindiEnglishOthers

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)

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
Venue : Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya / candidate / duly
attested / by head
…………………………………………. / of the / school
where candidate
…………………………………………. / studied Class VIII.

(1)Name of the candidate………………………………………………………

(2)Mother’s Name………………………………………………………………...

(3)Father’s 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 presence of HM/Principal of the school where the candidate studied class VIII during 2016-17.

To be left blank for obtaining signature of the candidate in the presence of Centre Supdt. /Invigilator on the day of 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 forClass 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)
03 / Submission of Custodian Bank Details / CBSE/ NVS Hqrs./ / 19th 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)
06 / Intimation of requirement of question / NVS Hqrs/ Regional / 30th 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)
12 / Intimation to selected students by JNVs / Principal JNV / 4th 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)