Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kollam

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kollam () is a higher secondary school under the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, situated in Kottarakkara, Kollam. Started before 16 years, the school have contributed significantly to the education of the district, especially to the students from rural areas. Seven standards from VI to XII have been provided. This Central Government aided school offers free education for all the students who gets admission through its entrance test. The school is also known for its good results and elegant campus.

History

The School started in 1994. Shri K P N Pillai had been the first principal of the vidyalaya.

Academics

The school is following CBSE for its syllabus and training schedule. The medium of teaching is English. The students also get in house training for various competitive exams.

Campus Life

Hostels

All the students have to stay boarding in the school. There have been four hostels in the school namely Aravalli, Nilgiri, Sivalik and Udayagiri.

Migration

Migration of a fraction of students in class 9 takes place every year to JNV Betul. Also approximately same number of students immigrate here from that school.

National Cadet Corps

Guiding programs are carried out by NCC. Students are trained for passing the 'A Certificate' in NCC.

Sports and Art Meets

Sports and Art Meets are conducted between all Navodaya Schools at various level.

Faculty

Smt. Mary P Mani is the current principal of JNV Kollam. Additional to the regular topics(Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Malayalam, English and Hindi) students are trained in Music, Art, Computer Science and SUPW.