A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Hailakandi has 2.5 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 7.1%, behind the typical district. The Government Polytechnic offers a diploma-level technical route between school and a full degree, feeding directly into apprenticeship and industry roles.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 61% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Hailakandi, which ranks 35 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 38.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 21.6. The district has 10 colleges.