Government Degree College in Mehsana, Gujarat

A state-run college offering BA, BSc, BCom and similar undergraduate programmes, affiliated to a state university.

Mehsana, Gujarat · Pillar: Education & Training

Higher education enrolment in Mehsana runs at 37%, better than the typical district. The district has 235 colleges. The Government Degree College is often the only accessible, affordable option for local students to continue past school.

  • 37% India 20%
  • 235 India 34

Youth opportunity in Mehsana

76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 17% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Mehsana, which ranks 4 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 5.8%, while it lags on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 56.2%. On young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 50.1%, it sits close to the national mark.