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Telangana Navodaya Schools

Overview and Admission Guide

Telangana Navodaya Schools are part of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, with headquarters at B-15, Institutional Area, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201307.

History and Background

The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) system was established in 1986 by then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and it was the brainchild of P. V. Narasimha Rao, then Human Resources Minister. The system provides free residential education for students from grades 6 to 12, primarily targeting rural populations. All JNVs are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

The first Navodaya Vidyalayas were established in 1985-86 in Amravati (Maharashtra) and Jajjar (Haryana).

Vision

JNVs aim to provide high-quality modern education, including:

  • Cultural education
  • Value inculcation
  • Environmental awareness
  • Adventure activities
  • Physical education

Education is provided to talented rural children, without regard to their family's socio-economic status.

Policy

As per government guidelines, one JNV is established in each district.

List of Navodaya Schools in Telangana

  • JNV Nalgonda – Established on 22nd December 1986 at Chalakurthy, Nalgonda. Phone: 08680-275430, Email: jnvnalgonda@gmail.com
  • JNV Karimnagar – Inaugurated on 31st December 1986 at Choppadandi, Karimnagar. Phone: 0878-2281476, Email: nvknr@gmail.com
  • JNV Kamareddy Nizamabad – Established in 1986 at Nizamsagar Mandal, Nizamabad
  • JNV Khammam – Established in 1987 at Palair Village, Kusumanchi Mandal, Khammam. Phone: 9246469246, Email: jnvkhammam1@gmail.com
  • JNV Kumaram Bheem Asifabad – Established 1987-88 at Trishul Pahad, Sirpur Kagaznagar, Asifabad. Phone: 9441264035, Email: jnvkumurambheem1987@gmail.com
  • JNV Rangareddy – Established 1987-88 at Gachibowli, HCU Campus, Serilingampalli. Phone: 040-29700558, Email: jnvrangareddy@gmail.com
  • JNV Siddipet – Established in 1987 at Wargal Village, Pamulaparthy Post, Siddipet. Email: jnvmedak@gmail.com
  • JNV Warangal – Established in 1992 at Mamnoor, Warangal. Phone: +91-0870-2556373, Email: jnvmwarangal@gmail.com
  • JNV Nagarkurnool – Established in 1994 at Vattem, Nagarkurnool. Email: jnvnagarkurnool@gmail.com
  • JNV Jagtial, JNV Nizamabad, JNV Bhadradri-Kothagudem, JNV Medchal-Malkajgiri, JNV Mahbubnagar, JNV Sangareddy, JNV Suryapet – Newly approved in December 2024

Enrollment Policy

Admission to JNVs is based on the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), conducted by CBSE for classes 6, 9, and 11.

  • Languages: Hindi, English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Urdu
  • Test Type: Non-verbal, class-neutral, designed to ensure rural children compete fairly
  • Seats: Around 80 per school

Eligibility Conditions

  • Only residents of the respective district are eligible
  • No student may appear for the selection test more than once
  • At least 75% of seats are reserved for rural candidates; remaining seats open for urban & rural merit-based candidates
  • One-third of seats reserved for girls; girls may be given preference if needed
  • SC/ST/OBC/Divyang reservations as per government norms

Class VI

  • Age: 10–12 years
  • Must have studied and passed classes III, IV, and V from a recognized school in the same district

Class IX

  • Age: 13–15 years
  • Must have passed Class VIII from a recognized school in the same district

Class XI

  • Candidates must have passed Class X from a recognized school in the same district
  • Age eligibility is determined each year by NVS; candidates must meet the criteria specified in the official notification

Objectives of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

  • Provide quality education emphasizing culture, values, environment awareness, adventure, and physical education
  • Offer instruction in Hindi and English across all schools
  • Maintain a common curriculum to ensure comparable standards nationwide
  • Promote national integration by rotating students across schools
  • Serve as centers for teacher training and sharing best practices
  • Establish and manage hostels for residential students
  • Support other initiatives to achieve the objectives of the society

Official NVS Website: https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Home1

FAQs – Telangana Navodaya Schools

1. What are Telangana Navodaya Schools?

Telangana Navodaya Schools are part of the JNV system, offering free residential education for talented rural children from grades 6 to 12.

2. Who manages these schools?

They are managed by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education.

3. How many Navodaya Schools are there in Telangana?

Telangana has 10 fully operational JNVs and 7 newly approved schools in Jagtial, Nizamabad, Bhadradri-Kothagudem, Medchal-Malkajgiri, Mahbubnagar, Sangareddy, and Suryapet.

4. How can students get admission to a JNV?

Admission is through the JNV Selection Test (JNVST) conducted by CBSE for classes 6, 9, and 11.

5. What languages are used in the entrance test?

The test is conducted in Hindi, English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Urdu.

6. Who is eligible for admission?

Eligibility includes district residency, age limits, and academic qualifications. Rural students have priority, and one-third of seats are reserved for girls.

7. What is the fee for studying at a JNV?

Education, boarding, lodging, and most activities are completely free for rural students.

8. Are there reservations in JNVs?

Yes. Seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, girls, and Divyang students according to government norms.

9. What facilities do JNVs provide?

JNVs provide hostels, quality education, extracurricular activities, adventure sports, and cultural programs for holistic development.

10. Where can I get official information about Telangana JNVs?

Visit the official NVS website: https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Home1

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