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How to Apply for Karnataka Yuvanidhi Unemployment Allowance 2026

KA Yuvanidhi - ₹3000/month (graduates) or ₹1500/month (diploma) unemployment allowance.

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About This Guide

Karnataka Yuvanidhi launched 2023 provides unemployment allowance: ₹3000/month for graduates, ₹1500/month for diploma holders. Maximum 2 years. Aim: support during job search. Apply via Seva Sindhu.

Eligibility Criteria

Karnataka permanent resident
Unemployed
Graduate or diploma holder
18-30 years
Family income < ₹3 lakh
Registered for jobs (Skill Connect / employment exchange)

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
KA domicile
Graduation/diploma certificate
Income certificate
Skill Connect registration
Bank account
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Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Skill Connect Karnataka portal first. Mandatory.

Visit Seva Sindhu

sevasindhuservices.karnataka.gov.in.

Apply Yuvanidhi

Search in services.

Fill Application

Personal, education, employment status, bank.

Upload Documents

Skill Connect ID critical.

Submit

Application number.

Verification

30-60 days.

DBT Activated

Monthly credit while unemployed.

Key Benefits

₹3000/month graduates
₹1500/month diploma
Up to 2 years
Encourages skill development
Direct support
KA residents
Better than UP's ₹1000-1500

What Happens After Application?

30-60 days verification. Monthly DBT. Apply jobs via Skill Connect. Once employed, scheme ends. Maximum 2 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

After 2 years?

Scheme ends. Need to find employment by then.

Outside KA?

No, KA residents only.