NIOS Study Centre in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Education & Training

In Kangra, 31.8% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 15% 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.

  • 31.8% India 32.9%
  • 15% India 33%

Youth opportunity in Kangra

84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 93% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Kangra, which ranks 8 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 93.1% and class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 40%, while it lags on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 39.4%.