JNV Class 9 Question Paper (Navodaya Lateral Entry Test Papers)
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Official Examination Details & Eligibility
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test for Class IX (JNVST / LEST)
Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Students studying in Class 8 in a recognized school of the respective district during the academic year (Age 13-16 years)
100 Multiple Choice Questions (OMR based): English (15 Marks), Hindi (15 Marks), Mathematics (35 Marks), Science (35 Marks)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exam pattern for Navodaya Class 9 Lateral Entry test?+
The JNV Class 9 test carries 100 objective questions (Mathematics: 35 marks, General Science: 35 marks, English: 15 marks, Hindi: 15 marks) conducted on an OMR sheet for a total duration of 2.5 hours.
Is there negative marking in JNV Class 9 selection test?+
No, there is no negative marking in the JNVST Class 9 exam. Every correct response receives 1 mark.
What standard of syllabus is tested in JNVST Class 9 entrance exam?+
The syllabus is strictly based on Class 8 NCERT curriculum across Mathematics, Science, English grammar, and Hindi vyakaran.
How can candidates download JNV Class 9 previous papers in PDF?+
Official previous year question papers from 2020 onwards along with answer keys are available for direct download on QuestionBodh.
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