What is Karnataka Yuva Kaushalya Yojana?
Karnataka Mukhyamantri Yuva Kaushalya Yojana provides free skill training in market-relevant trades (IT, electronics, hospitality, beauty, automotive, construction trades, retail) to unemployed youth aged 18-35 in Karnataka. Training duration: 3-6 months. Stipend during training: ₹3,000/month. On completion: NSQF-certified course certificate, placement assistance, and ₹5,000 placement bonus for those placed in jobs. Implemented through Karnataka Vocational Training & Skill Development Corporation (KVTSDC). Targets youth from BPL families, rural areas, SC/ST communities. ITIs, Polytechnics, and private training partners certified by KVTSDC provide training across all 31 districts.
Karnataka Yuva Kaushalya Yojana — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Karnataka Mukhyamantri Yuva Kaushalya Yojana 2026 — Free Skill Training + ₹3,000/Month Stipend for Youth |
| State | Karnataka (कर्नाटक) |
| Launched By | Government of Karnataka |
| Launch Year | 2019 |
| Benefit | Free 3-6 month skill training + ₹3,000/month stipend + NSQF certificate + placement support |
| Category | Employment |
| Beneficiaries | 5 lakh+ youth trained in Karnataka |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://kvtsdc.karnataka.gov.in |
Karnataka मुख्यमंत्री युवा कौशल्य योजना — 18-35 वर्ष के बेरोजगार युवाओं को IT, electronics, hospitality, automotive आदि में 3-6 महीने की free skill training। Training के दौरान ₹3,000/माह stipend। NSQF certificate + placement assistance + ₹5,000 placement bonus।
3-6 महीने free skill training + ₹3,000/माह stipend + NSQF certificate + placement
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಯುವ ಕೌಶಲ್ಯ ಯೋಜನೆ 18-35 ವರ್ಷ ವಯಸ್ಸಿನ ನಿರುದ್ಯೋಗಿ ಯುವಜನರಿಗೆ IT, ಎಲೆಕ್ಟ್ರಾನಿಕ್ಸ್, ಆತಿಥ್ಯ, ವಾಹನ, ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಮೊದಲಾದ ವಿಷಯಗಳಲ್ಲಿ 3-6 ತಿಂಗಳ ಉಚಿತ ಕೌಶಲ್ಯ ತರಬೇತಿ ಮತ್ತು ₹3,000/ತಿಂಗಳ ವೇತನ ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
📌 फायदा: 3-6 ತಿಂಗಳ ಉಚಿತ ಕೌಶಲ್ಯ ತರಬೇತಿ + ₹3,000/ತಿಂಗಳ ವೇತನ + NSQF ಪ್ರಮಾಣಪತ್ರ + ₹5,000 ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ಬೋನಸ್
पात्रता:
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ನಿವಾಸಿ 18-35 ವರ್ಷ ನಿರುದ್ಯೋಗಿ ಯುವಜನ, ಕನಿಷ್ಠ 8ನೇ ತರಗತಿ ಪಾಸ್, ಬಿಪಿಎಲ್/ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ/ಎಸ್ಸಿ/ಎಸ್ಟಿ/ಮಹಿಳೆಗೆ ಆದ್ಯತೆ.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
kvtsdc.karnataka.gov.in ಅಥವಾ ಹತ್ತಿರದ ITI/KVTSDC ಕೇಂದ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ ಆಧಾರ್, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ವಾಸಸ್ಥ, ಶೈಕ್ಷಣಿಕ ದಾಖಲೆ ಮತ್ತು ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ ಪಾಸ್ಬುಕ್ ಜೊತೆ ನೋಂದಣಿ ಮಾಡಿ.
Benefits of Karnataka Yuva Kaushalya Yojana
✅ Free 3-6 month skill training + ₹3,000/month stipend + NSQF certificate + placement support
3-6 महीने free skill training + ₹3,000/माह stipend + NSQF certificate + placement
Who is Eligible for Karnataka Yuva Kaushalya Yojana?
- ✓ Karnataka resident youth aged 18-35 years
- ✓ Unemployed (not in regular salaried employment)
- ✓ Minimum educational qualification: Class 8 pass (varies by course)
- ✓ Priority to BPL families, SC/ST, rural youth, and women
- ✓ Aadhaar Card with Karnataka address
- ✓ Not currently enrolled in full-time education
Documents Required for Karnataka Yuva Kaushalya Yojana
How to Apply for Karnataka Yuva Kaushalya Yojana Online?
- 1kvtsdc.karnataka.gov.in पर जाएं या nearest KVTSDC / ITI / skill training centre में जाएं
- 2Available courses की list देखें — trade, duration, centre location
- 3Online registration: Aadhaar + Karnataka domicile + educational qualification details
- 4Course selection और centre allotment (merit/lottery for popular courses)
- 5Training commence होने पर ₹3,000/month stipend Aadhaar-linked bank में DBT
- 6Course complete + NSQF assessment pass: Certificate प्राप्त करें
- 7Placement cell + ₹5,000 placement bonus if employed within 3 months of completion
Official Government Portal — Karnataka
Applications go through kvtsdc.karnataka.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply at kvtsdc.karnataka.gov.in or nearest ITI/KVTSDC centreFrequently Asked Questions — Karnataka Yuva Kaushalya Yojana
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