A local centre accredited by NIOS to support students taking Class 10 or 12 by distance learning.
In Pithoragarh, 19.6% of young men aged 15 to 21 are out of education, better than the typical district. 15.5% of young women the same age are out of education, better than the typical district. The NIOS Study Centre offers this group a second chance to finish schooling outside the regular system.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% 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 Pithoragarh, which ranks 7 of 13 in Uttarakhand for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 81.7%. On class 9 pupils at grade level in maths at 34% and youth unemployment aged 15 to 29 at 11.4%, it sits close to the national mark.