A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Dhanbad, 34.4% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 35.2% of young women the same age are out of education, close to the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dhanbad, which ranks 5 of 24 in Jharkhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 48.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 50% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 23.5%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 35%, it sits close to the national mark.