List of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas in West Bengal

West Bengal currently has a well-established network of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs) spread across multiple districts including Bankura, Birbhum, Burdwan, Cooch Behar, Dakshin Dinajpur, Darjeeling, Howrah, Jalpaiguri, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Purulia, South 24 Parganas and others. These JNVs operate under the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and offer free, fully residential CBSE-affiliated education to talented students from Class VI to XII. The schools follow the national Navodaya model focusing on quality academics, sports, art-integrated learning, cultural exposure, skill development programs and modern digital teaching tools, ensuring holistic growth of rural and semi-urban students in the state.

Recent updates for West Bengal JNVs include: NVS continuing to modernize campuses with upgraded smart classrooms, STEM labs and new hostel refurbishments across several JNVs in the state. Admissions remain through the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), and for 2025 intake, NVS has extended application deadlines, updated exam schedules for Class 6, 9 and lateral entry seats, and aligned subject offerings with NEP 2020’s competency-based learning framework. West Bengal JNVs are also participating in national-level initiatives like Artificial Intelligence readiness programs, vocational skill modules, and expanded language learning options. For a current listicle, include all JNVs district-wise and mention that admission schedules may change annually, so students should check the latest notifications on the official NVS website.

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