In accordance with the National Policy of Education (1986), Government of India started Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNVs) all over the country except Tamil Nadu. These are co-educational, residential schools, fully financed by Government of India and run by an autonomous organization, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, under the Ministry of Human Resources Development. Though admission to these Vidyalayas is at Class VI level, in order to optimally utilize infrastructure facilities available, vacant seats at Class IX level are filled through an All India level Selection Test. While education in the schools is free including boarding, loading, uniforms and textbooks, a nominal fee of Rs. 200/- per month will have to be collected from the children from IX to XII Class. However, children belonging to SC/ST, Girls and from the families whose income is below proverty line are exempted from payment of fees.

A Century of endeavour beckons us.. Out of that past must arise, a glorious future. Let us build an India- A new civilization, with the strength of our heritage, the creativity of the spring time of youth and the unconquerable spirit of our people.  -Shri. Rajiv Gandhi