StateEmploymentKarnatakaYouth

Yuva Nidhi Scheme

Government of Karnataka

Unemployment allowance for educated youth in Karnataka who are graduates or diploma holders and have not found employment within 6 months of passing.

Benefit

₹1,500–₹3,000/month

For

Unemployed graduates/diploma holders

Coverage

Karnataka

Since

2023

Last Verified

Jan 2025

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

  • Karnataka domicile graduates (degree) below 25 years
  • Karnataka domicile diploma holders below 23 years
  • Passed final examination in last 6 months
  • Registered with Karnataka Employment Exchange

Who Cannot Apply

  • Already employed persons
  • Students still pursuing education
  • Non-Karnataka domicile
  • Those above the age cutoff

Benefits

  • ₹3,000/month for degree graduates
  • ₹1,500/month for diploma holders
  • Provided for up to 2 years

Documents Required

  • Degree/diploma certificate
  • Karnataka domicile certificate
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Bank passbook
  • Employment Exchange registration number
  • Affidavit of unemployment

How to Apply

Online

  1. Register on Karnataka Employment Exchange portal
  2. Apply on sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in
  3. Upload degree/diploma and other documents
  4. Submit. Approval typically takes 30 to 60 days

Frequently Asked Questions

Up to 2 years from approval, or until the applicant gets employment. Whichever comes first.