JNV is an acronym that stands for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. It is a type of residential school in India which is run by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The primary objective of JNVs is to provide quality education to talented children from rural areas, irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds, in order to bridge the urban-rural divide in education.
JNVs function as fully residential schools and follow a three-language formula, where students are taught in their mother tongue, Hindi, and English. The curriculum is designed to ensure a holistic development of students, focusing not only on academic excellence but also on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the students. The schools provide a conducive learning environment with well-equipped classrooms, libraries, science and computer labs, sports facilities, and hostels.
Admission to JNVs is done through a national level entrance exam, known as the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), which is conducted annually for students of class 6th. The selection process is merit-based, ensuring opportunities for bright students from remote areas. Once admitted, students receive free education including books, uniforms, and other essential amenities.
JNVs are spread across various states in India and have been instrumental in providing quality education to students who may not have had access to such opportunities in their respective villages or towns.
