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Stipend To Law Graduates

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Govt of Karnataka will give a stipend to the Law Graduates belonging to SC/ST Community residing in Karnataka. This will help them to practice law in various courts and training courses will also be organized under the guidance of senior advocates.

Authority

State

Region

Karnataka

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

Applicant should be a resident of Karnataka state.; Applicant should belong to the SC/ST Community.; Family income from all sources should be within Rs. 2 lakhs per annum.; Maximum age limit allowed is 40 years.; Law degree holder from any State/Central Government recognized University/Institution; Duration of the Law Course should be either 3 years or 5 years

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who will get the benefits under this scheme?

Law Graduates belonging to SC/ST community of Karnataka State are eligible to get benefits under this scheme.

What are the benefits under this scheme?

Under this scheme, the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka will give stipends to Law Graduates, a sum of [?]5000 per month for 4 years. Along with this, some training will also be provided by senior advocates.

Is the benefits limited to only Persons belonging to SC/ST Community?

Yes, The Benefits are Limited To Only Persons Belonging To SC/ST Community.

Is this scheme only for persons who have a Law degree?

Yes, This Scheme is Only For Persons Who Have A Law Degree.

Is there any age limit to apply for this scheme?

Yes, the age of the person applying for the benefits of the scheme should be within 40 years.

Is There Any family income Limit To Apply For This Scheme?

Yes, The maximum family income from all sources should Be below [?]2 Lakhs per annum.

How to apply for the scheme?

The link for applying for the scheme is - https://sw.kar.nic.in/swincentive/LAW/LAWHome.aspx After successful application with the required documents, Social Welfare will do spot verification to verify the details provided by the applicant, after which they will select or reject the application.

What are the required documents for this scheme?

Aadhaar, RD Number of Caste Certificate, RD Number of Income Certificate, Copy of the Bank Passbook, and Law Degree Certificate. Your mobile number will also be needed to receive the OTPs.

Which document is to be used for Permanent Residence Proof?

You can use Aadhaar for this purpose.

How to obtain caste and Income Certificates?

These certificates can be obtained online: | The link to get a Caste Certificate is - https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Caste%20Certificate.html | The link to get an Income Certificate is - https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Category/Income%20Certificate.html