Students aged 16–18 show a significant discrepancy in acquiring digital skills based on gender and location of residence. Male students report somewhat consistent rates of confidence in their digital skills, ranging from 54% to 60% across urban and rural regions. However, the urban-rural divide is more pronounced among female students. Only 37% of female students in rural areas report having the required digital skills for the workforce, compared to 62% of their peers in urban areas. This reinforces the existing gender-based disparities in education, especially in rural areas, suggesting that women need to relocate to urban areas to access the same educational opportunities as their male counterparts. This gender-specific discrepancy emphasizes the need for action to provide an equal-opportunity learning landscape for all students.