A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In South West Khasi 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.
59% of registered enterprises are in services while 41% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 62% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South West Khasi Hills, which ranks 10 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 39.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 29% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 13.1%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 62.5%, it sits close to the national mark.