Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Ashok Nilay Complex, Ullon, Lakshmikantapur, P.O. Ramlochanpur, Distt 24 PARGANA(S), West Bengal-743336 · 24 South Paraganas · West Bengal
If you’re exploring government residential schools that offer quality CBSE education with minimal cost, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Lakshmikantapur (South 24 Parganas‑1) is worth a close look.
Basic Details
- Boards
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Classes
- Class VI to XII (verify current streams for XI–XII)
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes – fully residential
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~21:1 (8 teachers for 169 students, Careers360 data)
- Students
- 169 (as per Careers360, possibly outdated)
- Staff
- Principal: Ramesh Kumar Sarraf (CBSE SARAS record)
Founded
Conflicting records: CBSE SARAS lists Date of First Opening as 1 Apr 1991 and Year of Foundation as 2008. Most likely operational since 1991.Summary for the Parent
Overview
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Lakshmikantapur (South 24 Parganas‑1) offers free residential CBSE education and boarding for rural students.
The school is part of the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti network, providing structured academic and co‑curricular programs.
Strengths
Free residential education under a national government program.
Balanced focus on academics, sports, and cultural growth.
CBSE curriculum with national-level exposure.
Inclusive environment with students from diverse backgrounds.
Trade-offs / Things to Check
Limited recent parent reviews and transparency on results.
Possible maintenance or communication issues.
Need to verify safety and anti-ragging measures.
Confirm actual campus size and facilities.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
Request the latest CBSE results and teacher list.
Visit the hostel and mess personally.
Ask for anti-ragging and grievance policies.
Confirm if Classes XI–XII are currently offered and which streams.
Verify any nominal fees or development charges.
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