Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Lalmatia, Godda

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Godda was established in the year 1986-87. It is situated in Godda Block of Godda district.

Since August of 1986-87, the vidyalaya is providing opportunities for quality education and all round development of rural children in this District. Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas were envisaged and conceptualized as fully residential, co-educational schools affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi having classes up to 12 standard. Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, an autonomous organization under the ministry of HRD, Government of India, manages these vidyalayas.

Admission to these vidyalayas is through a test called JNVST, which is for admission in Class VI. Children are predominantly from rural areas and there is 30% reservation of girls.

Quality modern education with a strong component of culture, promotion of national integration through student migration between Hindi speaking ad Non-Hindi speaking states and following a three language formula with vernacular as medium of instruction up to Class-VIII are some of the salient features of this unique educational venture.