A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Kathua has 79.5 apprentices per lakh youth, better than the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 24%, better than the typical district. The Government Polytechnic offers a diploma-level technical route between school and a full degree, feeding directly into apprenticeship and industry roles.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 70% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Kathua, which ranks 7 of 20 in Jammu and Kashmir for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53.1 out of 100. On ITI seats per lakh youth at 590.1, it sits close to the national mark. The district has 27 colleges.