Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya
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States / UT: Uttar Pradesh
Department: Social Welfare Department
Nodal department: Social Welfare Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
Target beneficiaries: Underprivileged Students, Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, General Category
Tags: Education, Residential, Uttar Pradesh, SC, OBC, General Category, Free Education, Holistic Development, Digital Education, Entrance Exam, Youth Empowerment, Government Scheme
Details
Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalayas, formerly known as Ashram Vidyalayas, were established to provide free, excellent residential education to underprivileged students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and the General Category in Uttar Pradesh. The first Government Ashram Vidyalayas were set up in Rampur district in 1961, and currently, there are 101 such schools across 58 districts, including 69 for boys and 32 for girls. The scheme emphasizes character building, sports, and holistic development, with a reservation system allocating 60% of seats for SCs, 25% for OBCs, and 15% for the General Category. Additionally, 60% reservation is provided for the sweeper category in special schools.
Benefits
- - Free residential education from class 6 to 12
- Hostel, food, snacks, and daily use items provided
- Educational materials including uniforms, textbooks, and stationery
- Free NEET/JEE and CUET preparation for class 11-12 students
- Access to science lab, computer lab, tab lab, library, playground, smart classroom, recreation room, and internet
- Digital education for knowledge enhancement
- Free residential education from class 6 to 12
- Hostel, food, snacks, and daily use items provided
- Educational materials including uniforms, textbooks, and stationery
- Free NEET/JEE and CUET preparation for class 11-12 students
- Access to science lab, computer lab, tab lab, library, playground, smart classroom, recreation room, and internet
- Digital education for knowledge enhancement
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- Aged between 10 to 12 years for Class 6; age criteria for other classes as per regulations
- Residents of Uttar Pradesh
- From families with an annual income up to ₹46,080 in rural areas and ₹56,460 in urban areas
- Passed 5th class for admission to Class 6
- Eligible for reservation based on caste (60% for SC, 25% for OBC, 15% for General Category)
Exclusions
No exclusions are listed for this scheme yet.
Application Process
Online
- Visit the official website here
- Click on the 'Registration' option.
- Enter the applicant's name and mobile number; complete verification through OTP.
- Complete the registration process, upload a photo and guardian's signature (minimum 100 KB), and submit the form.
- Get the registration number; print the application form and submit it to the concerned school.
- Fill out the form in the prescribed format and attach the required documents.
- Submit the form to the superintendent/principal's office; collect the admission letter.
- Attend the examination at the designated examination center.
- Get admission if selected based on the merit list.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
- https://ats.upsdc.gov.in/OnlineApp/Menu
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/en/page/programs-schemes
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/en/article/jai-prakash-narayan-sarvodaya-vidyalaya
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202511111607050319go1_111125.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202511111607050319Go2_111125.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202511111607050319GO3_111125.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202511111607050319GO4_111125.pdf
- https://samajkalyan.up.gov.in/site/writereaddata/siteContent/202511111607050319GO5_111125.pdf
References
- Programs & schemes (Samaj Kalyan)
- Scheme article (UP)
- Apply / portal
- U.P. Social Welfare Department Notice for Entrance Exams in Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalayas Session 2024-25
- Government of Uttar Pradesh Order on Administrative Restructuring of State Ashram System Schools on Navodaya Pattern
- Government of Uttar Pradesh Order on Contractual Appointment in Ashram System Schools under Social Welfare
- U.P. Government Notification on Implementation of Navodaya Pattern and CBSE Affiliation in Ashram Schools
- Government of Uttar Pradesh Order on Academic Session Revision and Renewal in Ashram Schools
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status