Pillar: Education & Training
In Kolar, 86.3% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 20.4:1, close to the typical district. 12.2% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 51% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 70% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kolar, which ranks 7 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.3 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 60.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kolar are in the Kolar district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolar youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.