A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Chandigarh, 36.3% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 35.4% of young women the same age are out of education, close to the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 86% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Chandigarh, which ranks 1 of 1 in Chandigarh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 66.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 85.9% and class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 43%. On youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 10.7%, it sits close to the national mark.