Pillar: Education & Training
In Nicobar, 85.5% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 10.6:1, better than the typical district. 5.2% of schools run on a single teacher, close to the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 92% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Nicobar, which ranks 3 of 3 in Andaman and Nicobar Island for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 47.1 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 77.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Nicobar are in the Nicobar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Nicobar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.