Pillar: Education & Training
In Kottayam, 98.1% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 16.9:1, better than the typical district. 0.3% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kottayam, which ranks 3 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 58.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 87.7%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kottayam are in the Kottayam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kottayam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.