A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In West 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 3% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 69% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Garo Hills, which ranks 2 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 45.1 out of 100. It trails the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 28% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 13.1%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 68.8%, it sits close to the national mark.