Pillar: Education & Training
In Rohtas, 15.4% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 19.7% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 12% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Rohtas, which ranks 3 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 47.6%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 38% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 12.1%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the NIOS Study Centre in Rohtas are in the Rohtas district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Rohtas youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.