A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Pathanamthitta, 22.8% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 42.4% of young women the same age are out of education, behind the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Pathanamthitta, which ranks 9 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 55 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 81.5%, class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 40% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 7.7%.