Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dongargarh
About the School
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dongargarh, established in 1988, aims to nurture the talents of rural students from Rajnandgaon district. It is a co-educational residential school affiliated with CBSE, New Delhi, and managed by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Located near the Maa Bamleshwari Temple in Dongargarh, the school provides a peaceful environment and quality education to shape responsible citizens of the nation.
Principal’s Message
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the website of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dongargarh, District Rajnandgaon. Our Vidyalaya has always focused on shaping young minds into responsible citizens and compassionate human beings through quality education and strong values.
The school follows a student-centric approach, creating a dynamic learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and excellence. With the support of dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff, we strive to provide meaningful educational experiences for every learner.
A special feature of our Vidyalaya is the Online Spoken Tutorial Project for Classes XI and XII in collaboration with IIT Bombay, which promotes IT literacy through open-source software under the NMEICT initiative of the Government of India. The school is also connected with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (UK), giving students opportunities for global interaction and learning.
At Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dongargarh, we remain committed to holistic education, nurturing students to become confident, creative, socially responsible, and well-rounded individuals who contribute positively to society and the nation.
Mr. S. K. Singh
Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme
The National Policy on Education (1986) envisioned the establishment of residential schools called Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas to nurture and develop the talents of rural children. The objective was to provide quality education to students with special abilities, regardless of their socio-economic background.
Through this initiative, talented students from rural areas are given the opportunity to progress faster and receive education comparable to the best institutions. This helps them compete confidently with their urban counterparts and become active participants in the nation’s development.
The Navodaya Vidyalaya System, which started as a unique educational experiment, has today become one of the most successful models of school education in India. Its focus on identifying rural talent and providing high-quality residential education makes it a remarkable and respected system in the field of education.
Objectives of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
- To establish ,endow, maintain, control,and manage schools (hereinafter called the ‘Navodaya Vidyalaya’) and to do all acts and things necessary for or conducive to the promotion of such schools which will have the following objectives:
- To provide good quality modern education-including a strong component of culture inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education- to the talented children predominantly from the rural areas without regard to their family’s socio-economic condition.
- To provide facilities, at a suitable stage, for instruction through a common medium, viz., Hindi and English, all over the country.
- Offer a common core-curriculum to ensure comparability in standards and to facilitate and understand the common and composite heritage of our people.
- To progressively bring students from one part of the country to another in each school to promote national integration and enrich the social content.
- To serve as a focal point for improvement in quality of school education through training of teachers in live situations and sharing of experiences and facilities.
- To establish, develop, maintain and manage hostels for the residence of students of Navodaya Vidyalayas.
- To aid, establish and conduct other institutions as may be required for the furtherance of the Society’s objects in any part of India
- To do all such things as may be considered necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects of the society.
Salient Features of Navodaya Vidyalayas
Navodaya Vidyalayas draw their students strength from talented children, selected on the basis of a merit test, called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test, designed, developed and conducted initially by NCERT and now by CBSE. The test is held annually on an All India basis and at block and district levels. The test is objective, class neutral and is so designed as to ensure that rural children are not at a disadvantage while attempting it.
Admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas is primarily for children from the rural areas, with provision of at least 75% seats for rural children. Seats are reserved for children from SC& ST communities in proportion to their population in the district but not less than the national average. 27% reservation is provided to the OBC students over and above reservation of SCs& STs. 1/3 of the seats are filled by girl students. 3% of the seats are reserved for disabled children.
Navodaya Vidyalayas are affiliated to CBSE and provide free residential quality education to talented children from Class-VI to XII. Entry into Navodaya Vidyalayas is made in Class-VI with lateral entry in Classes- IX & XI. Each Navodaya Vidyalaya is a co-educational residential institution providing free boarding and lodging, free school uniforms, text books, stationery and to and fro rail / bus fare to students. However, a nominal fee @ Rs.600/- per month is charged from the students of Classes-IX to XII as Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi except from the students of following exempted category.
- All students from Class-VI to VIII.
- All Girl students.
- Students belonging to SC Category.
- Students belonging to ST Category.
- Wards of Below Poverty Line families.
In respect of wards of Government employees other than exempted category, VVN is charged either @ Rs.1500/- per month or actual Children Education Allowance received by the parent per month whichever is less.
The Scheme of Navodaya Vidyalayas provides for implementation of the Three Language Formula. The third language taught in Hindi speaking districts is linked to the migration of students. All Navodaya Vidyalayas follow the Three Language Formula i.e. Regional language, English and Hindi.
The medium of instruction will be mother-tongue/regional language upto VII or VIII Class. Thereafter the common medium would be Hindi/English in all Navodaya Vidyalayas.
Navodaya Vidyalayas aim at inculcating values of national integration through migration scheme. Migration is an inter-regional exchange of students between Hindi and Non-Hindi speaking districts, which takes place for one academic year in Class-IX. Efforts are made to promote better understanding of the unity in diversity and to develop and promote understanding of the rich cultural heritage through various activities.
Navodaya Vidyalayas are located in rural areas across the country. For the setting up of a Navodaya Vidyalaya, the State Govt. has to provide cost free land for construction of school building at permanent site and rent free temporary building.
Regular training workshops are organized for teachers to enhance their ICT skills and promote effective teaching. Teachers are trained to use smart boards, laptops, tablets, and digital resources such as NROER, CIET, and NCERT to enrich classroom learning.
Smart Classrooms equipped with CBSE-aligned digital learning software are used for students from Classes VI to X, providing interactive study material and question banks through a structured timetable.
ICT tools are also integrated into assessments, project work, and language learning. Students use digital platforms for speaking and listening assessments, online tests, project preparation, and access to higher-order thinking resources, ensuring improved learning outcomes and quality education.
JNV Ratnagiri provides a safe, disciplined, and nurturing residential environment.
Separate hostels for boys and girls
Nutritious and hygienic meals
24×7 student supervision
Medical care and wellness support
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) play a vital role in the holistic development of students by complementing academic learning. At Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, CCA help enhance communication, creativity, leadership, teamwork, and confidence. Activities such as quizzes, debates, recitations, speeches, drama, and inter-house competitions are conducted throughout the academic year as per a structured CCA calendar.
Various clubs including Eco, Literary, Science, Mathematics, Cultural, Arts, Music, Health & Wellness, and Language clubs provide students with opportunities to explore their talents and interests. Through these activities and the celebration of regional, religious, and national festivals, JNVs promote national integration, cultural harmony, and a spirit of unity among students.
Admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is made on the basis of a Selection Test, designed and conducted by the CBSE. The test is called the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST). It is of non-verbal nature, class-neutral and designed so as to ensure that talented children from rural areas are able to compete without facing any disadvantage. Special care is taken to ensure that children from far flung areas get admission forms free of cost, without any difficulty. Sufficient publicity is done through Doordarshan, All India Radio, local newspapers, pamphlets, Vidyalaya websites and through visits of Principals and teachers of Navodaya Vidyalayas to the local schools of the district.
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