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In Navodaya Vidyalayas, the selection of students from rural areas is based on a specific policy. At least 75% of the seats are reserved for students from rural areas in each district, while the remaining seats are filled based on merit from both urban and rural areas. ( navodaya.gov.in (https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Admission-JNVST/Enrolment-Policy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) )

Factors involved in the selection process:

1. Eligibility from Rural Areas: To be eligible for selection from rural areas, the candidate must have studied in government or recognized schools located in rural areas during Classes 3, 4, and 5. ( navodaya.gov.in (https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Admission-JNVST/Enrolment-Policy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) )

2. Reservation Criteria: Seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in proportion to their population, with at least 15% reserved for SC and 7.5% for ST in each district. ( navodaya.gov.in (https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Admission-JNVST/Enrolment-Policy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) )

3. Reservation for Girls: One-third of the total seats are reserved for girls to ensure their participation. ( navodaya.gov.in (https://navodaya.gov.in/nvs/en/Admission-JNVST/Enrolment-Policy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) )

Candidates must pass the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST), which includes questions related to mental ability, mathematics, and regional language. Based on the marks obtained in the exam, a merit list is prepared, which plays a crucial role in the selection process. ([en.wikipedia.org]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawahar_Navodaya_Vidyalaya?utm_source=chatg