Pillar: Education & Training
In Jamui, 51% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 49.5% of young women the same age are out of education, behind the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 57% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jamui, which ranks 32 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 51.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 37% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 12.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Jamui are in the Jamui district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Jamui youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.