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Residential- Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya/ Rajiv Gandhi Abhinav Vidyalaya

The scheme aims to provide free and accessible education for children from Class 6 to 12 by offering free education, accommodation, meals, study materials, sports facilities, and other essential services across all Rajiv Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya / Rajiv Gandhi Abhinav Vidyalaya in the state.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Students from Class 6 to 12 are provided with free accommodation, education, meals, sports facilities, and other essential services. | - In these schools, 50% of the total seats are reserved for girls and 50% for boys, with 80% of the seats reserved for students from rural areas and 20% for students from urban areas. Reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, orphans, and other eligible categories are applicable within these seats. | - Admissions to these schools are only for Class 6.

Who can apply

The applicant must be studying in Class 5 in Uttarakhand.; The applicant must have passed Classes 3 and 4 from the same school where the applicant is currently studying in Class 5.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible for admission under this scheme?

Students currently studying in Class 5 in Uttarakhand and who have passed Classes 3 and 4 from the same school are eligible.

At which class is admission provided?

Admissions are provided only for Class 6.

What facilities are provided to students?

Students receive free accommodation, education, meals, sports facilities, and other essential services.

Are there reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or orphans?

Yes, reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, orphans, and other eligible categories are applicable within the allotted seats.

How is the admission process conducted?

Admissions are based on an entrance examination conducted by the Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE), Ramnagar.

When is the application process for the entrance exam?

The Board invites applications through advertisements from September to December every year.

Where can the application form be obtained?

The application form can be downloaded from the Uttarakhand Board of School Education website: https://ubse.uk.gov.in

Where should the application form be submitted?

The completed application form is submitted to the school where the student is studying, which then forwards it to the Block Education Officer’s office.

When is the entrance examination held?

The entrance examination is held in February.

How is the merit list prepared?

The merit list is prepared based on the performance of students in the entrance examination.

How is a student informed about selection?

The school informs the selected student after the merit list is published.