Pillar: Education & Training
Higher education enrolment in Munger runs at 17.5%, behind the typical district. The district has 14 colleges. The Government Degree College is often the only accessible, affordable option for local students to continue past school.
74% of registered enterprises are in services while 26% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Munger, which ranks 10 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 45.3%, youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 29.2% and young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 38.9%.
Mandated services and how to locate the Government Degree College in Munger are in the Munger district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Munger youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.