A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Yanam, 30.9% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, close to the typical district. 35.6% of young women the same age are out of education, close to the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
72% of registered enterprises are in services while 28% are in manufacturing. Only 19% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 34% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Yanam, which ranks 2 of 27 in Puducherry for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 34.4% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 16.2%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 32%, it sits close to the national mark.