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JNV Class 9 Question Paper (Navodaya Lateral Entry Test Papers)

Download Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Class 9 Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) previous year question papers in PDF. Access 2020, 2021, and 2023 solved question papers with answer keys.

Body: Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ministry of Education, Govt. of IndiaDuration: 2.5 Hours (150 Minutes)Subject: Mathematics, Science, English, HindiLanguage: English & Hindi (Bilingual)Years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

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Official Examination Details & Eligibility

Exam Name

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test for Class IX (JNVST / LEST)

Conducting Body

Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Eligibility Criteria

Students studying in Class 8 in a recognized school of the respective district during the academic year (Age 13-16 years)

Exam Pattern & Blueprint

100 Multiple Choice Questions (OMR based): English (15 Marks), Hindi (15 Marks), Mathematics (35 Marks), Science (35 Marks)

Competitive Strategy & Preparation Tips

  • Analyze previous 3 to 5 years' question papers to recognize recurring topic weightages and high-yield questions.
  • Practice under timed 3-hour exam conditions to build rapid speed, stress tolerance, and effective section prioritization.
  • Master the specific exam blueprint — allocate initial minutes to high-confidence objective questions before tackling lengthier items.
  • Develop accuracy first: in competitive exams with negative marking, avoid wild guesswork on uncertain multi-choice options.

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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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