A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Darbhanga has 8.8 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 28.3%, better than 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 40% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Darbhanga, which ranks 23 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.4 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 366.8. The district has 52 colleges.