Career Counselling Cell in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal

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

Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal · Pillar: Education & Training

Paschim Bardhaman has a youth unemployment rate of 21.7%, behind the typical district. The district's secondary enrolment rate is 77.5%, 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.

  • 21.7% India 10.7%
  • 77.5% India 66.9%

Youth opportunity in Paschim Bardhaman

83% of registered enterprises are in services while 17% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 78% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).

In Paschim Bardhaman, which ranks 5 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 49.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on ITI seats per lakh youth at 138.3. On higher-education enrolment at 18.9%, it sits close to the national mark.