Career Counselling Cell in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

A coordinator-led cell inside a college, school or career centre that helps you choose courses, exams and careers.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Pillar: Education & Training

Shimla has a youth unemployment rate of 41.3%, behind the typical district. The district's secondary enrolment rate is 90%, better than the typical district. The Career Counselling Cell sits at this junction, steering students toward further study or work before they fall out of either.

  • 41.3% India 10.7%
  • 90% India 67%

Youth opportunity in Shimla

87% of registered enterprises are in services while 13% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 90% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Shimla, which ranks 2 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 64.9% and ITI seats per lakh youth at 2,062.2.