A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In South Garo Hills, 41.9% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 26% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
67% of registered enterprises are in services while 33% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South Garo Hills, which ranks 9 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 42.4%, class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 27% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 13.1%.