Circle Rate in Delhi 2026: Category-Wise Rates, How to Check and Stamp Duty
The circle rate in Delhi is the minimum value per square metre that the Delhi government fixes for land and buildings in each locality. Stamp duty and registration fee are charged on the circle rate value or the deal price, whichever is higher. Delhi divides its colonies into eight categories, A to H, with Category A (such as Vasant Vihar and Golf Links) the highest at ₹7.74 lakh per sq m and Category H the lowest at ₹23,280 per sq m. These residential rates were last revised in 2014. A government committee has been reviewing them since 2025, and new agricultural land rates have been proposed, but as of late October 2026 no new rates have been notified. This guide gives the category-wise rates, how to check your colony’s category, and how to calculate stamp duty in Delhi.
- Set by: Revenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi
- Categories: A (highest) to H (lowest), by colony
- Current residential rates: notified in 2014, still in force
- Revision status: committee review since 2025; agricultural land proposal of up to ₹5 crore per acre, not yet notified
- Stamp duty: 6% men, 4% women, 5% joint
- Registration fee: 1% of the value
Delhi circle rates 2026: category-wise list
| Category | Land rate (per sq m) | Construction cost, residential (per sq m) | Example colonies |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ₹7,74,000 | ₹21,960 | Vasant Vihar, Golf Links, Friends Colony East |
| B | ₹2,46,000 | ₹17,400 | Defence Colony, Greater Kailash-I, Hauz Khas |
| C | ₹1,60,000 | ₹13,920 | Civil Lines, Kalkaji, Lajpat Nagar-I, Malviya Nagar |
| D | ₹1,28,000 | ₹11,160 | Janakpuri, Karol Bagh, Dwarka |
| E | ₹70,080 | ₹9,360 | Chandni Chowk, Moti Nagar, Rohini |
| F | ₹56,640 | ₹8,220 | Govindpuri, Uttam Nagar |
| G | ₹46,200 | ₹6,960 | Dakshinpuri, Tagore Garden |
| H | ₹23,280 | ₹3,480 | Sultanpur Majra and similar colonies |
Rates are as per the 2014 notification, rounded. Commercial and industrial property use separate multipliers. Always check your colony’s exact category in the official list before you calculate.
Is Delhi revising circle rates?
- June 2025: the Delhi government announced a reassessment of circle rates because of the gap between official rates and market prices.
- October 2025: a committee with MCD, NDMC, DDA, PWD, DSIIDC and the Land and Building Department was formed to review residential, commercial and industrial rates using recent transaction data.
- Agricultural land: the flat rate of ₹53 lakh per acre, unchanged since 2008, is proposed to rise by up to eight times in some locations, to as much as ₹5 crore per acre. As of late October 2026 this is still a proposal.
Until new rates are notified, the 2014 rates apply. If you are planning a registration, keep an eye on the Revenue Department’s notifications, because a revision would raise stamp duty where the new circle rate is above your deal price.
How to check the circle rate in Delhi
- Go to the Delhi Revenue Department website, revenue.delhi.gov.in.
- Open the Notice Board and then Previous Notifications.
- Download the circle rate notification (the current residential rates are from 2014).
- Find your colony in the list to see its category (A to H), then use the rate for that category.
- To find your sub-registrar office, use the Delhi e-search portal and select Find SR office.
How to calculate circle rate value and stamp duty in Delhi
For an independent house or built-up plot, the circle rate value is broadly the land value plus the construction value:
- Land value = plot area (sq m) × land rate for the category
- Construction value = built-up area (sq m) × construction cost for the category, adjusted for the age of the building
Illustration only: a 100 sq m plot in a Category D colony with 150 sq m of built-up area:
- Land value: 100 × ₹1,28,000 = ₹1.28 crore
- Construction value: 150 × ₹11,160 = about ₹16.74 lakh
- Circle rate value: about ₹1.45 crore
- Stamp duty for a man (6%): about ₹8.68 lakh; for a woman (4%): about ₹5.79 lakh
- Registration fee (1%): about ₹1.45 lakh
Flats in group housing and DDA societies are valued using built-up area and the rates in the notification, so the method differs. Confirm the exact value with the sub-registrar office.
Stamp duty and registration charges in Delhi
| Buyer | Stamp duty |
|---|---|
| Man | 6% |
| Woman | 4% |
| Joint (man and woman) | 5% |
The registration fee is 1% of the value, plus a small pasting fee. Compare with nearby markets in our guides to the circle rate in Gurgaon and stamp duty in UP (for Noida and Ghaziabad), and with other states in our stamp duty in India guide.
Circle rate vs market rate in Delhi
- Because the rates date from 2014, market prices in many colonies are now well above the circle rate.
- In some older or lower-demand areas, the circle rate can be close to or above market prices.
- If the deal price is below the circle rate value beyond the allowed tolerance, both buyer and seller can face income tax under Sections 56(2)(x) and 50C of the Income Tax Act.
Before you buy property in Delhi
- Check the colony’s category and the circle rate value before agreeing the price.
- Verify the title chain, the property tax record with the MCD or NDMC, and that the colony is regularised.
- For new projects, check the Delhi RERA registration number.
- Budget for stamp duty, registration, and any society transfer charges.
Read how to check property documents before buying, our RERA complaint guide, and compare with the ready reckoner rate in Mumbai. Browse property in nearby Noida and Gurugram.
Frequently asked questions
What is the circle rate in Delhi in 2026?
Delhi’s residential circle rates range from ₹7.74 lakh per sq m in Category A to ₹23,280 per sq m in Category H. These are the 2014 rates, which still apply as no revision has been notified.
When were Delhi circle rates last revised?
Residential and commercial circle rates were last notified in 2014, and agricultural land rates in 2008. A review committee has been working on new rates since 2025.
How do I find the category of my colony in Delhi?
Download the circle rate notification from revenue.delhi.gov.in and look up your colony. Each colony is placed in one of eight categories, A to H.
What is the stamp duty in Delhi?
Stamp duty is 6% for men, 4% for women and 5% for joint ownership, plus a 1% registration fee.
Is stamp duty charged on the circle rate or the deal price?
Stamp duty is charged on whichever is higher: the circle rate value or the deal price.
What is the agricultural land circle rate in Delhi?
The current rate is ₹53 lakh per acre, set in 2008. A proposal to raise it by up to eight times in some areas, to as much as ₹5 crore per acre, is under consideration but not yet notified.
Which colonies are in Category A in Delhi?
Category A includes colonies such as Vasant Vihar, Golf Links and Friends Colony East.
Circle rates, stamp duty and registration fees are set by the Government of NCT of Delhi and can change. Check the current notification on revenue.delhi.gov.in and confirm the exact amount at the sub-registrar office before paying. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Sources: Revenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi (2014 circle rate notification); reports on the circle rate review announced in June 2025 and the October 2025 committee; October 2026 reports on the agricultural land rate proposal.
