Career Counselling Cell in Leh, Ladakh

A coordinator-led cell inside a college, school or career centre that helps you choose courses, exams and careers.

Leh, Ladakh · Pillar: Education & Training

Leh has a youth unemployment rate of 18.7%, behind the typical district. The district's secondary enrolment rate is 61.6%, close to the typical district. The Career Counselling Cell sits at this junction, steering students toward further study or work before they fall out of either.

  • 18.7% India 10.7%
  • 61.6% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in Leh

78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Leh, which ranks 1 of 2 in Ladakh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59 out of 100. It trails the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 9.5%. On ITI seats per lakh youth at 639.2, it sits close to the national mark.