NIOS Study Centre in Tarn Taran, Punjab

A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.

Tarn Taran, Punjab · Pillar: Education & Training

In Tarn Taran, 53.7% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, behind the typical district. 36.4% 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.

  • 53.7% India 32.9%
  • 36.4% India 33.4%

Youth opportunity in Tarn Taran

73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 2% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 73% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Tarn Taran, which ranks 22 of 23 in Punjab for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 50 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 67%, while it lags on youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 20.4%. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 72.6%, it sits close to the national mark.