A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Purnia has 23.9 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 10.1%, 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.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 41% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Purnia, which ranks 33 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 248.3. The district has 25 colleges.