Eligibility for admission extends to all students who meet the criteria for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance examination, irrespective of whether they are enrolled in a private or government school
There are a total of 650 Navodaya Vidyalayas across the country, catering to students from Class 6 to Class 12. As of March 31, 2024, a total of 2,88,666 students are enrolled in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
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Gaining admission to a Navodaya Vidyalaya is highly competitive. Students across the country strive to secure places in these esteemed institutions. Priority is given to students from economically weaker sections, rural areas, and government schools. However, all aspiring students, regardless of background, are required to clear an entrance examination to secure a place.
Details about the admission process and eligibility criteria can be found on the official website.
Free Education
A key factor contributing to the high demand for enrolment in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is the provision of free education. These schools do not charge fees for admission or tuition, making them particularly attractive to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Can Students from Private Schools Apply?
Eligibility for admission extends to all students who meet the criteria for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance examination, irrespective of whether they are enrolled in a private or government school. The only requirement is that the applicant must be studying in a registered school. However, it is important to note that priority is given to students from rural areas and economically weaker sections.
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Student Transfer Policy
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are residential schools with a strong emphasis on the holistic development of students. To foster cultural exchange and diversity, the institution has a policy of migrating 30% of students from JNVs in specific linguistic regions to JNVs in other linguistic regions for one academic session. This transfer, which typically takes place in Class 9, aims to promote unity and understanding between students from Hindi-speaking and non-Hindi-speaking regions.
