Pillar: Education & Training
In Meerut, 85.6% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 26.2:1, behind the typical district. 2.1% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
64% of registered enterprises are in services while 36% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 50% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 42% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Meerut, which ranks 5 of 75 in Uttar Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.8 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 65.2%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Meerut are in the Meerut district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Meerut youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.