Clear study guides, subject-wise preparation tips and practical resources for students and parents preparing for Navodaya and Sainik School entrance examinations.
A helpful first read for families comparing entrance exam pathways.
Understand the difference between JNVST and AISSEE, what students need to practise, how to build a realistic study routine and how parents can support preparation.
Find the topic your child needs and continue learning at their own pace.
Explore Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas and Sainik Schools in Telangana and across India. Check the official school website or admission notification before applying.
The Government of India listed these 16 sanctioned JNVs for Telangana. Fifteen were marked functional and Sangareddy was marked non-functional in the cited reply.
| District | Sanction year | Status (Feb 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Kamareddy | 1986–87 | Functional |
| Karimnagar | 1987–88 | Functional |
| Khammam | 1987–88 | Functional |
| Kumuram Bheem Asifabad | 1987–88 | Functional |
| Nalgonda | 1987–88 | Functional |
| Ranga Reddy | 1987–88 | Functional |
| Siddipet | 1987–88 | Functional |
| Warangal | 1991–92 | Functional |
| Nagarkurnool | 1993–94 | Functional |
| Jagtial | 2024–25 | Functional |
| Bhadradri–Kothagudem | 2024–25 | Functional |
| Mahabubnagar | 2024–25 | Functional |
| Medchal–Malkajgiri | 2024–25 | Functional |
| Nizamabad | 2024–25 | Functional |
| Suryapet | 2024–25 | Functional |
| Sangareddy | 2024–25 | Non-functional |
For the correct JNVST district, block and mandal eligibility, use the current NVS notification. A district name alone does not establish a candidate’s eligibility.
The national directory covers JNVs across States and Union Territories. Use the official NVS portal for the latest school-wise list, regional details, admission notices and eligibility rules. A Government of India parliamentary reply in April 2025 reported 689 sanctioned JNVs nationwide; sanctioned numbers and operational status may change.
Open official Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti directory ↗ NVS admission & candidate portal ↗This Telangana government school is distinct from the centrally administered traditional Sainik Schools list.
The following 33 schools are listed under the traditional Sainik School pattern in the Ministry of Defence / Government of India list. The list is state-wise for easy reference.
| State / UT | Sainik School |
|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Sainik School Korukonda; Sainik School Kalikiri |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Sainik School East Siang |
| Assam | Sainik School Goalpara |
| Bihar | Sainik School Nalanda; Sainik School Gopalganj |
| Chhattisgarh | Sainik School Ambikapur |
| Gujarat | Sainik School Balachadi |
| Haryana | Sainik School Kunjpura; Sainik School Rewari |
| Himachal Pradesh | Sainik School Sujanpur Tira |
| Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh | Sainik School Nagrota |
| Jharkhand | Sainik School Tilaiya |
| Karnataka | Sainik School Bijapur; Sainik School Kodagu |
| Kerala | Sainik School Kazhakootam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sainik School Rewa |
| Maharashtra | Sainik School Satara; Sainik School Chandrapur |
| Manipur | Sainik School Imphal |
| Mizoram | Sainik School Chhingchhip |
| Nagaland | Sainik School Punglwa |
| Odisha | Sainik School Bhubaneswar; Sainik School Sambalpur |
| Punjab | Sainik School Kapurthala |
| Rajasthan | Sainik School Chittorgarh; Sainik School Jhunjhunu |
| Tamil Nadu | Sainik School Amaravathinagar |
| Uttar Pradesh | Sainik School Mainpuri; Sainik School Jhansi; Sainik School Amethi |
| Uttarakhand | Sainik School Ghorakhal |
| West Bengal | Sainik School Purulia |
This is the exact 33-school list in Appendix I-A of the AISSEE 2026–27 Information Bulletin. Approved New Sainik Schools are a separate category.
AISSEE 2026–27 official information bulletin (33 schools + approved new schools) ↗ Sainik Schools Society directory ↗ New Sainik Schools (partnership mode) ↗Understand JNVST and AISSEE, subject preparation, study routines and how parents can support a child.
Read guide →A steady preparation plan covering mental ability, arithmetic, language, revision and mock tests.
Read guide →Separate preparation guidance for both entry classes, with subject planning and test practice.
Read guide →Compare admission pathways, preparation needs, school environments and the questions families should ask.
Read guide →A practical overview of reasoning, arithmetic and language preparation, with official-notification reminders.
Read guide →Plan separately for Class VI and IX using the latest NTA information bulletin.
Read guide →Build curiosity and recall with a child-friendly daily GK routine and weekly topic rotation.
Read guide →Improve accuracy, number sense, word-problem solving and timed practice with strong foundations.
Read guide →Use past papers and mock tests to identify gaps, revise intelligently and track progress.
Read guide →Take a short quiz in General Knowledge, EVS, Mental Ability or Mathematics. Get instant feedback and explanations after every answer.
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