Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) is a system of co-educational residential schools in India, which are run by the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The schools provide education from class 6 to 12 and are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
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The aim of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya system is to provide quality education to talented children, particularly from rural areas, who may not have access to good educational facilities. The schools provide free education, boarding, and lodging facilities to students, and are set up in all states and Union Territories of India.
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Admission to JNV is based on a selection test called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), which is conducted every year in all the districts of India. The test is designed to identify talented children from rural areas and provide them with quality education.
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Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas have a well-structured curriculum, which includes academic and co-curricular activities. The schools have modern infrastructure, including well-equipped laboratories, libraries, computer rooms, sports facilities, and residential facilities for students and staff.
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The JNV system has produced many successful students who have gone on to become doctors, engineers, civil servants, and other professionals. The schools have also received recognition for their academic excellence and are considered among the best schools in India.