A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Tikamgarh has 17 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 20%, close to 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 56% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Tikamgarh, which ranks 20 of 55 in Madhya Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.5 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 343.6. The district has 29 colleges.