A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Katni has 18.5 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 41.2%, better than the typical district. The Government Polytechnic offers a diploma-level technical route between school and a full degree, feeding directly into apprenticeship and industry roles.
82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Katni, which ranks 22 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 836.5. The district has 34 colleges.