Career Counselling Cell in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

A coordinator-led cell inside a college, school or career centre that helps you choose courses, exams and careers.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Pillar: Education & Training

Chennai has a youth unemployment rate of 12.1%, behind the typical district. The district's secondary enrolment rate is 100%, better than the typical district. The Career Counselling Cell sits at this junction, steering students toward further study or work before they fall out of either.

  • 12.1% India 10.7%
  • 100% India 67%

Youth opportunity in Chennai

82% of registered enterprises are in services while 18% are in manufacturing. Only 12% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 100% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Chennai, which ranks 2 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.9 out of 100. The district runs ahead of the national picture on higher-education enrolment at 68.8%, while it lags on ITI seats per lakh youth at 448.6.