Pillar: Education & Training
In Golaghat, 30.1% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 25.3% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
70% of registered enterprises are in services while 30% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 47% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Golaghat, which ranks 10 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 46.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 50.8%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 33% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 11.9%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Golaghat are in the Golaghat district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Golaghat youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.