A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Jharsuguda, 53.2% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 46.2% of young women the same age are out of education, behind the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
85% of registered enterprises are in services while 15% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 65% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Jharsuguda, which ranks 2 of 30 in Odisha for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 42% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 7.7%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 64.8%, it sits close to the national mark.