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The Karnataka Yuva Nidhi Scheme 2026 provides monthly unemployment allowance to educated unemployed youth in Karnataka — ₹3,000 per month for graduates and ₹1,500 per month for diploma holders. The scheme runs for up to 2 years or until employment, whichever comes first. Apply at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in. Last updated: 17.05.2026.
Karnataka Yuva Nidhi — live updates
04.08.2026: The scheme continues on its regular monthly cycle — self-declaration and allowance payments are processed month by month via the Seva Sindhu portal. Check your own application there for the exact status, since payment dates vary by applicant and are not always released on a fixed day.
28.07.2026: This page was reviewed against its official source links and the latest available post information. Use the official links shown on the page for current status.
Karnataka Yuva Nidhi 2026 – Key Details
| Category | Monthly Allowance |
|---|---|
| Graduates (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech etc.) | ₹3,000 per month |
| Diploma holders | ₹1,500 per month |
| Duration | Maximum 2 years |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years |
| Helpline | 080-44554455 |
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| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Karnataka Portal | Click Here |
Eligibility
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | Eligibility |
| Summary | Karnataka domicile Age 18 to 25 years Must have passed graduation or diploma in the last 2 years Currently unemployed — no government or private job Family income below ₹3 lakh per year Registered with Karnataka Employment Exchange |
- Karnataka domicile
- Age 18 to 25 years
- Must have passed graduation or diploma in the last 2 years
- Currently unemployed — no government or private job
- Family income below ₹3 lakh per year
- Registered with Karnataka Employment Exchange
How to Apply
- Register at sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in
- Search for CM Yuva Nidhi
- Log in with Aadhaar and complete registration
- Upload degree certificate and unemployment declaration
- Submit — allowance starts after verification
Documents Required
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Section | Documents Required |
| Summary | Aadhaar card and Karnataka domicile certificate Graduation / diploma degree certificate Bank account (Aadhaar-linked) Income certificate below ₹3 lakh Unemployment declaration |
- Aadhaar card and Karnataka domicile certificate
- Graduation / diploma degree certificate
- Bank account (Aadhaar-linked)
- Income certificate below ₹3 lakh
- Unemployment declaration
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