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 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.

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 Office’s 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

Roll No. ( To be filled by the Office of Principal, JNV)

1. Name of the Candidate_________________________________________ (in block letters)

2. Mother’s Name ________________________________________________ (in block letters)

3. Father’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. Permanent Postal Address : …………………………………………………………………………………….

…………………………………………………………………………………….

Tel :______________/_________________Mobile No.____________________ STD Code Number

9. Tick {√} the appropriate Box:

a) Gender Boys Girl TG b) Area Rural Urban

Aadhar No. of the candidate

Passport size photograph of the individual

attested by Head of the

school where candidate

studied Class

VIII

c) Category General SC ST OBC

d)

Marital Status

Married Unmarried e) Disability, if any PH VH HI

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) Venue : Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya …………………………………………. ………………………………………….

(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_______________

Passport size photograph of the candidate duly attested by head of the school where candidate studied Class VIII.

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. No.

Activity Agency Involved Time Target

01 Publicity through News paper/Mass media and uploading in the website of NVS(Hqrs.)/R.O./JNV

NVS(Hqrs.)/Regional Office/ JNV

12th May 2017 (Friday)

02 Distribution of application form Principal, JNV 12th May 2017 (Friday)

03 Submission of Custodian Bank Details to CBSE

CBSE/ NVS Hqrs./ Regional Office/

Principal JNV

19th May 2017 (Friday)

04 Last date of submission of application by the candidate

Candidate/JNV 29th May 2017 (Monday)

05 Intimation of requirement of question paper by JNV to RO

Regional Office/ Principal JNV

30th May 2017 (Tuesday) (10 am)

06 Intimation of requirement of question paper by RO to NVS(HQ)

NVS Hqrs/ Regional Office

30th May 2017 (Tuesday) (12 noon)

07 Intimation of requirement of question paper by NVS(HQ) to CBSE

CBSE/NVS Hqrs 30th May 2017 (Tuesday)

(4 pm)

08 Scrutiny of Application Form at Vidyalaya level by a duly constituted Committee

Principal JNV 5th June 2017 (Monday)

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 students in the website of JNV

Principal of JNV 3rd July 2017 (Monday)

12 Intimation to selected students by JNVs Principal JNV 4th July 2017 (Tuesday)

13 Completion of Lateral Entry Admission process including admission through wait list

Principal JNV / Regional Office

10th July 2017 (Monday)

14 Submission of report of admission to NVS Hqrs.

Regional Office 11th July 2017 (Tuesday)