Major government residential school frameworks
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): Administered by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote tribal blocks from Class 6 to 12.
- Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV): Residential schools set up under Samagra Shiksha for girls from disadvantaged communities (SC, ST, OBC, minority, BPL) in educationally backward blocks.
- Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNV): Premier central residential schools in every district providing co-educational schooling to talented rural children.
- State Awasiya Vidyalayas: State-funded residential schools (e.g. Netarhat Vidyalaya, Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya, and Ashram Shalas) offering residential coaching.
Comprehensive free facilities and curriculum
- Zero cost education: Free quality academic schooling affiliated with CBSE or state boards, completely free of tuition fees.
- Boarding and lodging: Secure on-campus dormitories, nutritious balanced meals, school uniforms, textbooks, and daily stationery provided free.
- Holistic development: Modern computer labs, STEM science laboratories, vocational skill training, and professional sports coaching.
- Medical care: Regular health checkups and on-campus healthcare facilities for enrolled students.
Admission process and selection entrance tests
- EMRS: Admission to Class 6 is conducted through the national EMRS Selection Test (EMRST) administered by the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS).
- JNV: Selection is conducted via the nationwide Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) for Class 6 entry.
- KGBV: Enrolls out-of-school girls, dropouts, and underprivileged rural girls through block-level counseling.
- Applications are submitted online through official portals (tribal.nic.in, navodaya.gov.in, and samagra.education.gov.in).
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Common questions
What is an Awasiya Vidyalaya?
It is a government residential school providing free education, boarding, and lodging to rural and underprivileged students.
What is an Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS)?
EMRS are dedicated central residential schools set up by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for Scheduled Tribe students.
Do parents have to pay fees in Awasiya Vidyalayas?
No, tuition, lodging, boarding, textbooks, uniforms, and sports facilities are provided completely free of cost.
How can students gain admission into Eklavya residential schools?
Admission to Class 6 is granted through a competitive entrance test organized by NESTS (tribal.nic.in).
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