LEST

About LEST

LEST is the Lateral Entry Selection Test conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) for admission to vacant Class 9 seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.

What is LEST?

• National-level entrance test for lateral entry into JNV Class 9.
• Conducted by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
• Fills vacant seats in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
• Conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode.

LEST Highlights

LEST Exam Pattern

• Objective/OMR-based question paper.
• Covers subjects at the Class 8 level such as Maths, Science and languages.
• Conducted district-wise for vacant Class 9 seats.
• Refer to the official notification for exact marks, question count and duration.

LEST Eligibility

• Candidate should be studying in the prescribed class in an eligible school.
• Age criteria apply as on the specified cut-off date.
• District/domicile criteria apply as per NVS rules.
• Refer to the official prospectus for exact eligibility.

LEST Selection Process

• Appear for LEST and obtain a merit-based score.
• District-wise selection list is prepared as per reservation norms.
• Verification of documents, age and eligibility.
• Admission to vacant Class 9 seats in the allotted JNV.

How to Apply for LEST

1. Visit navodaya.gov.in.
2. Register with the required details.
3. Fill the LEST application form.
4. Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
5. Submit the application form online.
6. Download and print the confirmation for reference.

How to Prepare for LEST

• Revise the Class 8 syllabus across subjects.
• Practise Mathematics and Science problems.
• Improve English and Hindi comprehension.
• Solve previous papers and sample tests.