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Odisha is home to a strong network of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs), offering free, fully residential, CBSE-affiliated education from Class VI to XII for talented rural students. The state hosts more than 30 JNVs across almost every district, functioning under the trusted Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. These schools are recognized for academic excellence, character building, sports, smart class infrastructure, cultural inclusivity, and a balanced learning ecosystem. With the implementation of NEP 2020-aligned syllabus upgrades, multilingual learning initiatives, and region-focused student development programs, JNVs in Odisha continue to evolve with modern educational standards.
For the latest admission updates, students can apply through the national Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 6, 9, and 11 intakes. Recently, Odisha JNVs have increased digital learning adoption, improved hostel facilities, and strengthened disaster-aware campus frameworks considering the state’s coastal geography. Many schools have also boosted local tribal student participation, launched special remedial programs for English and Science learning, and expanded sports scouting opportunities through NVS-regulated regional meets. Popular JNV locations include JNV Mundali, JNV Narla, and JNV Sarang, symbolizing Odisha’s commitment to inclusive and future-ready residential education.
List of Best Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in Odisha
Here is the list of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas located in Odisha with the details.
1. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Angul
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Angul |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री यू.बी.सी. पटनायक Sh. U.B.C. Pattanaik |
| Office Address |
चंपतिमंडा Champatimunda, जिला Distt. अंगुल Angul, ओडिशा Odisha-759132 |
| Phone No |
06765-212626, 9437299066 |
| Chairman |
श्री सिद्धार्थ शंकर स्वैन, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Siddharth Shankar Swain, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, अंगुल Angul |
| Highest Class |
XII |
2. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Balasore
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Balasore |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री के. श्रीनिवास राव Sh. K. Srinivasa Rao |
| Office Address |
बागूदी Bagudi, जिला Distt. बालासोर Balasore, ओडिशा Odisha-756046 |
| Phone No |
06788-235440, 9437222409 |
| Chairman |
श्री दत्तात्रय भाऊसाहेब शिंदे, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, बालासोर Balasore |
| Highest Class |
XII |
3. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Bargarh
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Bargarh |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एस. महेश राव Sh. S. Mahesh Rao |
| Office Address |
पैकमल Paikmal, जिला Distt. बरगढ़ Bargarh, ओडिशा Odisha-768039 |
| Phone No |
06684-250320, 9437346765 |
| Chairman |
सुश्री मोनिशा बनर्जी, भा.प्र.से. Ms. Monisha Banerjee, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, बरगढ़ Bargarh |
| Highest Class |
XII |
4. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Bhadrak
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Bhadrak |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री पी.के. सतपथी Sh. P.K. Satpathy |
| Office Address |
सलंदी (खुर्द) Salandi (Kh), जिला Distt. भद्रक Bhadrak, ओडिशा Odisha-756113 |
| Phone No |
06784-261556, 9861217730 |
| Chairman |
श्री सिद्धेश्वर बलिराम बोंदर, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Siddeshwar Baliram Bondar, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, भद्रक Bhadrak |
| Highest Class |
XII |
5. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Bolangir
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Bolangir |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री जवारजी राव Sh. Jawarji Rao |
| Office Address |
बेलपारा Belpara, जिला Distt. बोलंगीर Bolangir, ओडिशा Odisha-767026 |
| Phone No |
06658-274646, 8249079366 |
| Chairman |
श्री चंचल राणा, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Chanchal Rana, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, बोलंगीर Bolangir |
| Highest Class |
XII |
6. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Boudh
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Boudh |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एन.ए. खान Sh. N.A. Khan |
| Office Address |
पलासोला Palasola, जिला Distt. बौध Boudh, ओडिशा Odisha-762024 |
| Phone No |
06841-213039, 9437930039 |
| Chairman |
श्री सत्य रंजन साहू, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Satya Ranjan Sahu, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, बौध Boudh |
| Highest Class |
XII |
7. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Cuttack
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Cuttack |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एस.पी. पटनायक Sh. S.P. Pattnaik |
| Office Address |
मुंडली Mundali, जिला Distt. कटक Cuttack, ओडिशा Odisha-754006 |
| Phone No |
0671-2879339, 9437207039 |
| Chairman |
श्री भबानी शंकर चैनी, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Bhabani Shankar Chayani, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, कटक Cuttack |
| Highest Class |
XII |
8. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Deogarh
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Deogarh |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री जेड.आर. अली Sh. Z.R. Ali |
| Office Address |
लालाई Lalai, जिला Distt. देवगढ़ Deogarh, ओडिशा Odisha-768119 |
| Phone No |
06641-295050, 7978280387 |
| Chairman |
श्री सोमेश कुमार उपाध्याय, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Somesh Kumar Upadhyay, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, देवगढ़ Deogarh |
| Highest Class |
XII |
9. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Dhenkanal
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Dhenkanal |
| Principal’s Name |
श्रीमती जे. मंजुला Smt. J. Manjula |
| Office Address |
सरंग Sarang, जिला Distt. ढेंकनाल Dhenkanal, ओडिशा Odisha-759146 |
| Phone No |
06760-296336, 9437151259 |
| Chairman |
श्री सरोज कुमार सेठी, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Saroj Kumar Sethi, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, ढेंकनाल Dhenkanal |
| Highest Class |
XII |
10. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Gajapati
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Gajapati |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री प्रभाकर त्रिपाठी Sh. Prabhakar Tripathy |
| Office Address |
बेतागुडा Betaguda, जिला Distt. गजपति Gajapati, ओडिशा Odisha-761200 |
| Phone No |
06815-222880, 9437340440 |
| Chairman |
श्री लिंगराज पांडा, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Lingraj Panda, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, गजपति Gajapati |
| Highest Class |
XII |
11. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Ganjam
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Ganjam |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री बी. प्रधान Sh. B. Pradhan |
| Office Address |
सुरंगी Surangi, जिला Distt. गंजम Ganjam, ओडिशा Odisha-761037 |
| Phone No |
0680-2114244, 9438342462 |
| Chairman |
श्री दिब्या ज्योति परिदा, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Dibya Jyoti Parida, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, गंजम Ganjam |
| Highest Class |
XII |
12. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Jagatsinghpur
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Jagatsinghpur |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री पिनाकी मोहंती Sh. Pinaki Mohanty |
| Office Address |
रहमा Rahama, जिला Distt. जगतसिंहपुर Jagatsinghpur, ओडिशा Odisha-754140 |
| Phone No |
06722-243444, 9437299344 |
| Chairman |
श्रीमती पारुल पटवारी, भा.प्र.से. Smt. Parul Patawari, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, जगतसिंहपुर Jagatsinghpur |
| Highest Class |
XII |
13. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Jajpur
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Jajpur |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री बी.के. पांडा Sh. B.K. Panda |
| Office Address |
सलंदी (खुर्द) Salandi (Kh), जिला Distt. जाजपुर Jajpur, ओडिशा Odisha-755019 |
| Phone No |
06726-220023, 9437436023 |
| Chairman |
श्री चक्रवर्ती सिंह राठौर, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Chakravarti Singh Rathore, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, जाजपुर Jajpur |
| Highest Class |
XII |
14. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Jharsuguda
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Jharsuguda |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री जे. केरकेट्टा Sh. J. Kerketta |
| Office Address |
लइकेरा Laikera, जिला Distt. झारसुगुड़ा Jharsuguda, ओडिशा Odisha-768215 |
| Phone No |
06645-212260, 9437290906 |
| Chairman |
सुश्री अबोली सुनील नरवणे, भा.प्र.से. Ms. Aboli Sunil Naravane, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, झारसुगुड़ा Jharsuguda |
| Highest Class |
XII |
15. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Kalahandi
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Kalahandi |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एस.एस. षाड़ंगी Sh. S.S. Sarangi |
| Office Address |
नारला Narla, जिला Distt. कालाहांडी Kalahandi, ओडिशा Odisha-766100 |
| Phone No |
06677-227440, 9437243939 |
| Chairman |
सुश्री पी. अन्वेषा रेड्डी, भा.प्र.से. Ms. P. Anvesha Reddy, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, कालाहांडी Kalahandi |
| Highest Class |
XII |
16. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Kandhamal
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Kandhamal |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एम.एम. पाणिग्रही Sh. M.M. Panigrahi |
| Office Address |
तुदुजु Tuduja, फूलबनी Phulbani, जिला Distt. कंधमाल Kandhamal, ओडिशा Odisha-762001 |
| Phone No |
06842-253330, 9437172605 |
| Chairman |
श्री आशीष ईश्वर पाटिल, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Ashish Ishwar Patil, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, कंधमाल Kandhamal |
| Highest Class |
XII |
17. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Kendrapara
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Kendrapara |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री पी.के. दाश Sh. P.K. Dash |
| Office Address |
बेनीपुर Benipur, जिला Distt. केंद्रपाड़ा Kendrapara, ओडिशा Odisha-754211 |
| Phone No |
06727-230239, 9937775535 |
| Chairman |
श्री अमृत रुतुराज, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Amrit Ruturaj, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, केंद्रपाड़ा Kendrapara |
| Highest Class |
XII |
18. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Keonjhar
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Keonjhar |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री के.के. पांडा Sh. K.K. Panda |
| Office Address |
हदागढ़ Hadagarh, जिला Distt. क्योंझर Keonjhar, ओडिशा Odisha-758023 |
| Phone No |
06731-273033, 9437158882 |
| Chairman |
श्री आशीष ठाकरे, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Ashish Thakare, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, क्योंझर Keonjhar |
| Highest Class |
XII |
19. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Khurda
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Khurda |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री बिपिन कुमार Sh. Bipin Kumar |
| Office Address |
गुरुजंग Gurujang, जिला Distt. खुर्दा Khurda, ओडिशा Odisha-752055 |
| Phone No |
06755-220023, 9437190470 |
| Chairman |
श्री के. सुदर्शन चक्रवर्ती, भा.प्र.से. Sh. K. Sudarshan Chakravarthy, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, खुर्दा Khurda |
| Highest Class |
XII |
20. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Koraput
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Koraput |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री बी.सी. प्रधान Sh. B.C. Pradhan |
| Office Address |
लैंडिगूडा Landiguda, जिला Distt. कोरापुट Koraput, ओडिशा Odisha-764020 |
| Phone No |
06852-250320, 9437340026 |
| Chairman |
श्री अबदाद अख्तर, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Abdaal Akhtar, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, कोरापुट Koraput |
| Highest Class |
XII |
21. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Malkangiri-I
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Malkangiri |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री जी. श्रीनिवास राव Sh. G. Srinivasa Rao |
| Office Address |
मलकानगिरी Malkangiri-I, जिला Distt. मलकानगिरी Malkangiri, ओडिशा Odisha-764048 |
| Phone No |
06861-231464, 9437877995 |
| Chairman |
श्री विशाल सिंह, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Vishal Singh, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, मलकानगिरी Malkangiri |
| Highest Class |
XII |
22. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Malkangiri-II
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Malkangiri |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री यू.एस. कर Sh. U.S. Kar |
| Office Address |
एमपीवी-23 MPV-23, जिला Distt. मलकानगिरी-II Malkangiri-II, ओडिशा Odisha-764047 |
| Phone No |
06861-232025, 9437299026 |
| Chairman |
श्री विशाल सिंह, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Vishal Singh, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, मलकानगिरी Malkangiri |
| Highest Class |
X |
23. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Mayurbhanj
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Mayurbhanj |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री ए.के. प्रधान Sh. A.K. Pradhan |
| Office Address |
सलंबानी Salbani, जिला Distt. मयूरभंज Mayurbhanj, ओडिशा Odisha-757077 |
| Phone No |
06792-277700, 9437152179 |
| Chairman |
श्री विनीत भारद्वाज, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Vineet Bhardwaj, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, मयूरभंज Mayurbhanj |
| Highest Class |
XII |
24. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Nabarangpur
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Nabarangpur |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री पी.के. मिश्रा Sh. P.K. Mishra |
| Office Address |
खटिगूडा Khatiguda, जिला Distt. नवरंगपुर Nabarangpur, ओडिशा Odisha-764085 |
| Phone No |
06858-224424, 9437243939 |
| Chairman |
डॉ. कमल लोचन मिश्रा, भा.प्र.से. Dr. Kamal Lochan Mishra, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, नवरंगपुर Nabarangpur |
| Highest Class |
XII |
25. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Nayagarh
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Nayagarh |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री के.बी. पांडा Sh. K.B. Panda |
| Office Address |
नयागढ़ Nayagarh, जिला Distt. नयागढ़ Nayagarh, ओडिशा Odisha-752069 |
| Phone No |
06753-252060, 9437637775 |
| Chairman |
श्री रवींद्र नाथ साहू, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Rabindra Nath Sahu, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, नयागढ़ Nayagarh |
| Highest Class |
XII |
26. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Nuapada
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Nuapada |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री बी.के. दास Sh. B.K. Das |
| Office Address |
तरबोद Tarbod, कोमना Komna, जिला Distt. नुआपाड़ा Nuapada, ओडिशा Odisha-766106 |
| Phone No |
06679-246020, 9437151259 |
| Chairman |
श्रीमती हेमा कांता साये, भा.प्र.से. Smt. Hema Kanta Say, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, नुआपाड़ा Nuapada |
| Highest Class |
XII |
27. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Puri
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Puri |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री बी.के. सेनापति Sh. B.K. Senapati |
| Office Address |
कोणार्क Konark, जिला Distt. पुरी Puri, ओडिशा Odisha-752111 |
| Phone No |
06758-236820, 9437346765 |
| Chairman |
श्री समर्थ वर्मा, भा.प्र.से. Sh. Samarth Verma, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, पुरी Puri |
| Highest Class |
XII |
28. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Rayagada
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Rayagada |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एस.सी. राउलो Sh. S.C. Raulo |
| Office Address |
बिस्समकटक Bissamcuttack, जिला Distt. रायगढ़ Rayagada, ओडिशा Odisha-765019 |
| Phone No |
06863-247640, 9437436023 |
| Chairman |
सुश्री स्वाधा देव सिंह, भा.प्र.से. Ms. Swadha Dev Singh, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, रायगढ़ Rayagada |
| Highest Class |
XII |
29. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Sambalpur
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Sambalpur |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री डी.के. षाड़ंगी Sh. D.K. Sarangi |
| Office Address |
गोशाला Goshala, जिला Distt. संबलपुर Sambalpur, ओडिशा Odisha-768025 |
| Phone No |
0663-2560360, 9437290906 |
| Chairman |
सुश्री अनन्या दास, भा.प्र.से. Ms. Ananya Das, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, संबलपुर Sambalpur |
| Highest Class |
XII |
30. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Subarnapur
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Subarnapur |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एन.सी. कर Sh. N.C. Kar |
| Office Address |
तरभा Tarbha, जिला Distt. सुबरनापुर Subarnapur, ओडिशा Odisha-767016 |
| Phone No |
06654-220023, 9437222409 |
| Chairman |
श्रीमती बिमलेन्दु रे, भा.प्र.से. Smt. Bimalendu Ray, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, सुबरनापुर Subarnapur |
| Highest Class |
XII |
31. JAWAHAR NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA, Sundargarh
| Attribute |
Details |
| Region/State |
ODISHA |
| District |
Sundargarh |
| Principal’s Name |
श्री एस.एस. षाड़ंगी Sh. S.S. Sarangi |
| Office Address |
सरगढ़ Sargarh, जिला Distt. सुंदरगढ़ Sundargarh, ओडिशा Odisha-770014 |
| Phone No |
06622-212260, 9437243939 |
| Chairman |
डॉ. पराग हर्षद, भा.प्र.से. Dr. Parag Harshad, IAS, कलेक्टर Collector, सुंदरगढ़ Sundargarh |
| Highest Class |
XII |
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