A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Palghar, 36% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 35.1% of young women the same age are out of education, close to the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 97% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Palghar, which ranks 7 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 97.4% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 3.9%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34%, it sits close to the national mark.