A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 6.7%, behind 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.
76% of registered enterprises are in services while 24% are in manufacturing. Only 45% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Peren, which ranks 8 of 17 in Nagaland for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.9 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 0. The district has 3 colleges.