Pillar: Education & Training
Higher education enrolment in West Karbi Anglong runs at 2.8%, behind the typical district. The district has 3 colleges. The Government Degree College is often the only accessible, affordable option for local students to continue past school.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. 31% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Karbi Anglong, which ranks 24 of 35 in Assam for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 43.2 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 4.5%, while it lags on young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 36.9%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 68.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the Government Degree College in West Karbi Anglong are in the West Karbi Anglong district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Karbi Anglong youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.