• JNVST : Entrance on the basis of CREATIVE

       Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas draw their student strength from talented children ,selected on the basis of a creative test, called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection test(JNVST) designed, developed and conducted by the NCERT initially and now, by the CBSE. the test is held annually on all India basis and at block and district levels.Its objective, class neutral and is so designed as to ensure that rural children are not at disadvantage.

• Reservation for ,SC,ST, and Girls Students

      Admission in Jawahar Navodayas Vidyalayas primarily for children from the rural areas with provision of 75% seats for rural children. Seats are reserved for children from SC and ST communities in proportion to their population in the district but not less than the national average .1/3 of the seats are for girl students. 3% of the seats are  for disable children.

• Co-Educational residential schools with free education.

         Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas offer free education to talented children from Class VI-XII. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas are affiliated to CBSE . Entry to Navodaya Vidyalaya is in Class VI only. Each Navodaya Vidyalaya is co-educational residential institution providing free boarding and lodging, expenses on uniforms, textbook, stationary, to and from rail bus fare. However , a nominal fee ` 200/- per month is charged from students of class IX to XII. The students belonging SC, ST  categories , girls disabled students and children of the families below poverty  line are exempted from this fee.

• Adherence to three language formula

       The regional Language is generally the medium of instruction from class VI to VIII .

• Promotion of National Integration 

       Navodayas aim at inculcating values of national integration through migration scheme though which the inter regional exchange of students between Hindi and non Hindi speaking States and vice versa takes place for one academic year. Efforts are made to promote better understanding of the unduly in deversity and cultural heritage through various activities.

• Location of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

       Jawahar Novadaya Vidyalayas are located in rural areas across the country. The state Govt. is to offer cost free land and rent free temporary buildings for setting up of a Jawahar Navodayas Vidyalayas.