A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Malerkotla has 794.7 apprentices per lakh youth, better than the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 12.8%, 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.
69% of registered enterprises are in services while 31% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Malerkotla, which ranks 10 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 53 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 398.2. The district has 14 colleges.