• What is JNV ?
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) is a group of government residential schools run by the Government of India.
They provide free quality education to talented rural students from Class 6 to 12.
🌟 Why JNV is Special
- Free Education (No tuition fee)
- Free Hostel, Food, Books, Uniform
- CBSE Board
- English Medium
- Smart classrooms, labs, sports & activities
🎯 Who Can Get Admission
- Admission is mainly for rural students.
- A student must
- Be studying in Class 5 in a recognized school
- Be from the same district where JNV is located
- Be within the age limit (usually 9–13 years)
- Some seats are reserved for urban students and girls.
📝 How to Get Admission
Admission happens through the JNV Selection Test (JNVST).
Steps:
1. Apply online on Navodaya official website
2. Student appears for entrance exam (Class 6 level)
3. Selected students get admission in Class 6
• Exam Subjects:
- Mental Ability
- Mathematics
- Language
💰 Fee Structure
Education is almost free.
Only small charges for:
Boarding expenses (for Class 9–12 boys only)
Everything else: FREE
📚 After JNV – Student Future
Students get:
Strong academic base
High success in NEET, JEE, NDA, UPSC
Confidence, leadership & discipline
🧭 Best Time to Prepare
Preparation should start from Class 4–5