A state-run technical institute offering 3-year diplomas in mechanical, electrical, civil or computer engineering.
Dhalai has 8.4 apprentices per lakh youth, behind the typical district. The district's higher-education enrolment rate is 10%, 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.
63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 63% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In Dhalai, which ranks 8 of 8 in Tripura for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 41.8 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 1,065.2. The district has 4 colleges.