ABOUT NAVODAYA SCHOOLS

Navodaya Vidyalayas are a system of residential schools in India, established by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) under the Ministry of Education. These schools aim to provide quality education to talented students, primarily from rural areas, and are fully residential, co-educational, and affiliated with the CBSE. 

Key Features:

Residential Schools: 

JNVs are fully residential, meaning students live on campus throughout the academic year. 

Co-educational: 

Both boys and girls are admitted to these schools. 

Free Education: 

Education, including boarding and lodging, is free for all students. 

Talented Rural Students: 

The primary target group is talented students from rural backgrounds, with the goal of bridging the urban-rural education gap. 

CBSE Affiliation: 

All JNVs are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). 

Selection Process: 

Admission to JNVs is based on the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). 

Medium of Instruction: 

While the medium of instruction is typically the regional language up to class VIII, it transitions to English for Mathematics and Science and Hindi for Social Science in higher classes. 

Holistic Development: 

JNVs focus on academics, co-curricular activities, sports, and overall personality development.