Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Hathijan, Distt. Ahmedabad, Gujarat · Ahmedabad · Gujarat
Basic Details
- Boards
- Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
- Classes
- 6th to 12th
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes – fully residential
- Founded
- 2017
- Student–teacher ratio
- ~41:1
- Students
- ~330 students
Staff
Small teaching team (8 teachers); includes PGTs, TGTs, and subject specialists. Principal R.K. Dixit mentioned in recent media (PIB, Apr 2025). Active recruitment for support staff in 2024.Summary for the Parent
Overview
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hathijan offers a structured, affordable, and residential CBSE education under the central government’s Navodaya system. It’s a good fit for academically inclined children who can adapt to hostel life and value discipline and community learning.
What kind of child will this school work best for
- A self-motivated learner who thrives in structured environments.
- A child from a rural or modest-income background seeking quality education at minimal cost.
- A student comfortable with hostel routines and group living.
Strengths
- Central government-funded, low-cost education.
- CBSE curriculum with national-level exposure.
- Residential setup with holistic development focus.
- Generally positive parent ratings.
Potential trade-offs / Things to check
- High student–teacher ratio (~41:1).
- Some facilities may still be developing.
- Limited online transparency about fees.
- Need to verify hostel hygiene and safety measures.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- Request the latest fee structure and hostel details.
- Ask for subject-wise teacher strength and qualifications.
- Visit the campus to inspect hostels, dining, and sanitation.
- Check recent board exam results and extracurricular participation.
- Confirm transport and medical arrangements.
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