1. PROSPECTUS CUM APPLICATION FORM FOR SELECTION TEST IN JAWAHAR
NAVODAYA VIDYALAYAS FOR ADMISSION IN IX CLASS DURING 2012-13 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 these 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 IX to XII Class. 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 family’s
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.
3.0 State -wise distribution of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas
As per the provisions of the Scheme, one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is to be set up in each
district. At present, there are 595 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya spread over 34 States and
UTs.
4.0 ADMISSION TO IX CLASS 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 IX class through an All India level Selection Test.
The district-wise vacant seats in the Vidyalayas are separately notified in local newspapers.
5.0 HOW TO APPLY FOR JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST
FOR ADMISSION IN IX CLASS
Vidyalaya wise vacant seats in IX class have already been notified. Application for
admission to IX class 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, navodaya.nic.in,………………(add ROs website).
2. 6.0 HOW TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION FORM
Application Form duly completed in all respect must reach the office of the Principal,
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district on or before Monday 16th
April
2012 Duly filled in application forms must be sent through registered post A/D. 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 23rd
April 2012. If the candidate does not get the Admission Card latest by 24th
April 2012,
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 IX class will be conducted on Sunday 6th
May, 2012 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 selected local newspapers. Selected candidates will also be intimated by post.
10.0 ELIGIBILITY
1. Only those candidates who have studied in class VIII during the Academic Session 2011-12
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 pass Class VIII in the academic session 2011-
12 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 01.05.1996 and after
30.04.2000. 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 Selection 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-totaling.
3. 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) and
Scheduled Tribes (STs) categories will have to produce the required Scheduled
Caste/Tribe Certificate issued by the competent authority.
12.5 In case of any dispute, the decision of NVS will be final and binding on the
candidates.
13.0 EXAMINATION
13.1 Date of Examination – Sunday, the 6th
May 2012
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 Class VIII.
4. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST 2012-13
LATERAL ENTRY – CLASS IX
APPLICATION FORM
Roll No.
(To be left blank. To be filled by the Office of Principal, JNV)
1. Name of the Candidate_________________________________________
(in block letters)
2. Father’s name________________________________________________
(in block letters)
3. Mother’s 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. Tick ( √ ) the appropriate Box :
(a) Sex Boy Girl (b) Category Gen. SC ST OBC
(c) Marital Status : Married Unmarried
9. (a) Date of Birth (in figures)
Date Month Year
Date of Birth (in words)………………………………………………………
(b) Identification Mark…………………………………………………………..
10. Name of the school where candidate was studying his/her class VIII during 2011-2012 :
……………………………………..…………………………………………………
(b) Whether recognized Yes/No
(Tick appropriate)
Passport size
photograph of
the individual
attested by Head
of the school
where candidate
studying in class
VIII
5. 11. Medium through which candidate is studying in Class VIII :
Hindi English
12. 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)
13. Certified by the Head of the School where candidate has studied in Class -VIII during
2011-12 :
This is certified that Master/Ms……………………………………………………
S/o, D/o Shri…..............................................................................................….was
studying in the School since ……………………………………………………
and
he/she has passed /appeared for his/her Class VIII examination from this school.
As per school record his/her date of birth is……………………… …...(in figures)
…………………………………………………………………………(in words)
He/She belongs to SC/ST/Other category and his/her caste is……………………………….
This is also certified that entries made by the applicant in the application form are correct as
per school record.
Date :…………………………….
Signature of the Head of School
(with official stamp)
6. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SELECTION TEST- 2012-13
LATERAL ENTRY – CLASS IX
ADMIT CARD
Day & Date of Examination
Sunday the 6th May 2012 Roll No.
Time 10.00 Hrs.
(Candidates to report 30 Minutes before)
Venue : Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
………………………………………….
………………………………………….
(1) Name of the candidate………………………………………………………
(2) Father’s Name………………………………………………………………
(3) Date of Birth………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………(Words)
……………………………………….(Figures)
(4) Category : (Encircle appropriate)
(i) Boy / Girl (ii) Gen. / SC / ST / OBC
Signature of the candidate in the presence of
HM/Principal of the school where the
candidate is studying in her/her class VIII
during 2011-12.
To be left blank for obtaining signature of
the candidate in the presence of Center
Supdt. /Invigilator on the day of exam.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Receipt No._______________________
Received application form from Master/Ms.______________________________________S/o
D/o Sh. _____________________________________Student of _______________________
___________________________________________________________School for admission
in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test Lateral Entry – IX, 2012-13.
PRINCIPAL
J.N.V.____________________
Distt. ____________________
State ____________________
Passport size
photograph of the
candidate duly
attested by head of
the school where
candidate studying
in Class VIII.
7. NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA SAMITI
(MINISTRY OF HRD, GOVT. OF INDIA)
__________________REGION
ENTRANCE TEST FOR ADMISSION TO THE IX CLASS AGAINST VACANT SEATS
DURING 2012-13
As envisaged in National Policy of Education (NEP), 1986, Govt. of India has set up co-educational
residential institutions named Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in 34 States/UTs excluding Tamil
Nadu. At present, 596 such Vidyalayas have been sanctioned in the country.
The main objective of these Vidyalayas is to provide quality modern education to the children
predominantly from rural areas. Though the admission into these Vidyalayas is at VI class, it is
intended to fill vacant seats with a lateral entry test at IX Class level.
Applications are invited for admission to Class IX of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas of the
District, against the vacant seats, which are likely to be available during the academic year
2012-13. The admission is through an All India Test to be conducted on Sunday, 6th
May 2012
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 in class VIII during the Academic Session 2011-12
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 pass Class VIII in the academic session
2011-12 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 01.05.1996 and after
30.04.2000. 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 Marks
The test will be objective/descriptive type with 03 hours duration without any break. Centre for the
examination will be Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district.
8. 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 http://www.navodaya.nic.in. Neatly typed and Xeroxed copy of the applications also can
be used for applying.
Application forms filled in all respect are to be submitted to the office of Principal, Jawahar
Navodaya Vidyalaya of the concerned district by 16th
April 2012 either through Registered Post or
in person.
9. Time Activity Schedule for Conduct of Lateral Entry for Admission of Students
to Class IX during the Year 2012-13
Sl.No. Activity Agency Involved Time Target
1. Translation & Printing of Prospectus-
Cum-Application Form
Regional Office 1st
March 2012
(Thursday)
2. Publicity through Newspapers /
Doordarshan / Radio
Regional Office /
JNV Principal
5th
March 2012
(Monday)
3. Distribution of Prospectus-Cum-
Application Form to JNVs by ROs
Regional Office /
JNV Principal
7th
March 2012
(Wednesday)
4. Last date of submission of Application
Form at JNV
JNV Principal 16th
April 2012
(Monday)
5. Intimation to CBSE for probable No. of
Candidates District / Region Wise
Registered.
JNV Principal /
CBSE
18th
April 2012
(Wednesday)
6. Scrutiny of Application Form at
Vidyalaya level by a duly constituted
Committee.
JNV Principal 20th
April 2012
(Friday)
7. Dispatch of Admit Cards to the
Candidates
JNV Principal 23rd
April 2012
(Monday)
8. Receipt of Confidential Test Material by
Camp Offices from CBSE
CBSE / Regional
Office
30th
April 2012
(Monday)
9. Collection of Confidential Material by
JNVs from Camp Offices
Camp Office / JNV
Principal
4th
May 2012
(Friday)
10. Conduct of Test 6th
May 2012
(Sunday)
11. Receipt of Sealed Test Material at
Regional Office
Regional office /
camp office
8th
May 2012
(Tuesday)
12. Evaluation of the Answer Sheets /
Compilation of Result
Regional office 15th
May 2012
(Tuesday)
13. Dispatch of Result to JNVs by Regional
Offices
Regional office /
Principal JNV
18th
May 2012
(Friday)
14. Intimation to Selected Students by JNVs Principal JNV 23rd
May 2012
(Wednesday)
10. Time Activity Schedule for Conduct of Lateral Entry for Admission of Students
to Class IX during the Year 2012-13
Sl.No. Activity Agency Involved Time Target
1. Translation & Printing of Prospectus-
Cum-Application Form
Regional Office 1st
March 2012
(Thursday)
2. Publicity through Newspapers /
Doordarshan / Radio
Regional Office /
JNV Principal
5th
March 2012
(Monday)
3. Distribution of Prospectus-Cum-
Application Form to JNVs by ROs
Regional Office /
JNV Principal
7th
March 2012
(Wednesday)
4. Last date of submission of Application
Form at JNV
JNV Principal 16th
April 2012
(Monday)
5. Intimation to CBSE for probable No. of
Candidates District / Region Wise
Registered.
JNV Principal /
CBSE
18th
April 2012
(Wednesday)
6. Scrutiny of Application Form at
Vidyalaya level by a duly constituted
Committee.
JNV Principal 20th
April 2012
(Friday)
7. Dispatch of Admit Cards to the
Candidates
JNV Principal 23rd
April 2012
(Monday)
8. Receipt of Confidential Test Material by
Camp Offices from CBSE
CBSE / Regional
Office
30th
April 2012
(Monday)
9. Collection of Confidential Material by
JNVs from Camp Offices
Camp Office / JNV
Principal
4th
May 2012
(Friday)
10. Conduct of Test 6th
May 2012
(Sunday)
11. Receipt of Sealed Test Material at
Regional Office
Regional office /
camp office
8th
May 2012
(Tuesday)
12. Evaluation of the Answer Sheets /
Compilation of Result
Regional office 15th
May 2012
(Tuesday)
13. Dispatch of Result to JNVs by Regional
Offices
Regional office /
Principal JNV
18th
May 2012
(Friday)
14. Intimation to Selected Students by JNVs Principal JNV 23rd
May 2012
(Wednesday)