Government Degree College in Rajkot, Gujarat

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

Rajkot, Gujarat · Pillar: Education & Training

Higher education enrolment in Rajkot runs at 33.8%, better than the typical district. The district has 169 colleges. The Government Degree College is often the only accessible, affordable option for local students to continue past school.

  • 33.8% India 20.1%
  • 169 India 34

Youth opportunity in Rajkot

58% of registered enterprises are in services while 42% are in manufacturing. Only 11% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 66% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Rajkot, which ranks 8 of 33 in Gujarat for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 0.7% and young people in the labour force aged 15 to 29 at 52.5%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 66.3%, it sits close to the national mark.