Skill Locally.
Work Globally.
Building Karnataka’s future-ready workforce through industry-aligned skilling, practical learning and pathways to employment.
Explore Opportunities →Closing the Gap Between Learning and Employment
Industries are evolving rapidly. The skills required for tomorrow’s careers are evolving with them.
Nipuna Karnataka brings Government, Industry and Academia together to help Karnataka’s talent build relevant skills, gain real-world exposure and prepare for emerging career opportunities.
Trainees per partner company, annually
Minimum placement target
Core pillars of training
Practical Learning · On-the-Job Training · Professional Skills
Skills Built for the Real World
Practical Learning
Learn by doing through:
- Simulations
- Live projects
- Case studies
- Industry-standard tools
On-the-Job Training
Gain workplace exposure through:
- Internships
- Mentorship
- Workplace integration
- Performance evaluation
Professional Skills
Build the capabilities needed to perform at work:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Professional etiquette
- Emotional intelligence
Wherever You Are in Your Career Journey
Students
Final-year UG, PG and Diploma students, along with eligible recent graduates.
Working Professionals
Upskill, reskill and prepare for evolving roles.
Job Seekers
Build relevant capabilities and strengthen your pathway back into employment.
Industry-relevant capabilities across areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence
Data Science
Cybersecurity
Information Technology
Biotechnology
Emerging Technologies
From Industry Need to
Employment
Industry Need
Companies identify emerging workforce and skill requirements.
Proposal & Review
Training proposals are evaluated through the programme framework.
Industry Meets Academia
Government facilitates connections between companies, institutions and training partners.
Training Design
The curriculum, delivery model and training partners are finalised.
Talent Selection
Eligible participants are identified with support from academia and Government.
Training + OJT
Participants undergo practical training and on-the-job exposure.
Placement
Partners work towards employment outcomes for trained candidates.
Impact Reporting
Programme outcomes are reported and evaluated.
One Connected Ecosystem
Government
Enable
Creates the framework, facilitates collaboration and supports programme implementation.
Industry
Define + Employ
Identifies skill needs, contributes expertise and supports employment pathways.
Academia
Connect + Prepare
Connects students with industry-led learning and skilling opportunities.
Skill Partners
Train + Deliver
Bring specialised training capabilities, tools and implementation expertise.
Karnataka Is the Classroom.
The World Is the Opportunity.
Nipuna Karnataka is designed to expand access to industry-relevant skills across Karnataka. The ambition is simple:
Learning Is Only the Beginning
Nipuna Karnataka is designed around measurable employment outcomes, with a 70% minimum placement target under the programme framework.
A Public–Private Model
Built to Scale
Nipuna Karnataka uses flexible funding models that can bring together:
Government support is capped at up to 40% of programme costs, depending on the approved model.
Government
Support
Industry
Contribution
CSR Funding
Training Partners
Beneficiary
Contribution,
where applicable
More Than Funding
Organisations can also participate through:
Measured by What Matters
Nipuna Karnataka tracks programme progress across:
For Corporates
Inviting corporates to participate in employment-oriented skilling initiatives across Karnataka by submitting proposals for skill development and employment opportunities.
Submit Your Proposal →For Individuals
Inviting fresh graduates and unemployed individuals across Karnataka to register their interest in skill development programmes and explore potential employment opportunities.
Submit Your Resume →Downloadable Resources
Karnataka Has the Talent.
Let’s Build the Opportunity.
Whether you are looking to learn, hire, train or collaborate, Nipuna Karnataka connects you to an ecosystem built around skills, industry relevance and employment outcomes.