To provide good quality modern education, including a strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education - to the talented children predominantly from rural areas, without regard to their family's socio-economic condition.
	To ensure that all students of Navodaya Vidyalayas attain a reasonable level of competence in three languages as envisaged in the three language formula.
	To serve, in each district, as focal points for improvement in quality of school education in general through sharing of experiences and facilities.