PMRDA Lottery 2026: Latest Draw, Flat Prices, Eligibility, How to Apply and How It Differs from the MHADA Pune Lottery

Posted by Akhilesh Upadhyay on 08/11/2026

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Akhilesh UpadhyayUpdated 8 Nov 2026 · 7 min read

Checked against official government sources. General information, not legal or financial advice.

The PMRDA lottery is the computerised draw the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority holds to allot its own affordable flats, built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) at Sector (Peth) 12 and Sectors 30–32. PMRDA runs these draws itself on housing.pmrda.gov.in; they are not MHADA lotteries. The latest draw was held on 8 April 2026 for 1,029 flats. Separately, the MHADA Pune Board runs bigger lotteries that include flats in the PMRDA region. This guide explains both, who can apply and how to avoid fake sites.

PMRDA lottery at a glance

Run by: Land and Property Department, PMRDA (Pune)
Portal: housing.pmrda.gov.in; results on pmrda.gov.in
Flats: EWS and LIG flats at Sector 12 and Sectors 30–32, under PMAY
Latest draw: 8 April 2026, 1,029 flats, 5,317 applicants, 871 winners
Waiting list: 330 waitlisted applicants allotted flats in June 2026
Payment: 25% within 45 days of accepting; home loan NOC after paying 10%
Not the same as: the MHADA Pune Board lottery on housing.mhada.gov.in

In this guide

PMRDA lottery or MHADA lottery?
PMRDA housing schemes and past draws
What happened after the April 2026 draw
Who can apply?
Documents usually needed
How to apply on housing.pmrda.gov.in
After you win
Beware of fake sites and touts
Frequently asked questions

PMRDA lottery or MHADA lottery?

Both happen in the Pune region, so they are easy to confuse.

Point	PMRDA lottery	MHADA Pune Board lottery
Who runs it	PMRDA	MHADA’s Pune Housing and Area Development Board
Flats	PMRDA’s own PMAY projects at Sector 12 and Sectors 30–32	20% inclusive housing and 15% social housing flats in private projects, plus MHADA’s own schemes
Area	PMRDA housing sectors	Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, the PMRDA region, and Solapur, Kolhapur and Sangli
Portal	housing.pmrda.gov.in	housing.mhada.gov.in

If a flat is in the PMRDA area but offered under the 20% scheme, you apply through MHADA, not PMRDA. Read our MHADA lottery guide for that process.

PMRDA housing schemes and past draws

PMRDA’s lottery flats sit in two housing sectors. According to the lottery record on pmrda.gov.in:

Scheme	Type and size	Price (latest advertised)
Sector 12, EWS (1 BHK)	29.55 sq m	₹15,74,424
Sector 12, LIG (2 BHK)	59.27 sq m	₹35,57,200
Sectors 30–32, EWS (1 RK)	25.52 sq m	₹20,90,771
Sectors 30–32, LIG (1 BHK)	34.57 sq m	₹28,32,208

The first big Sector 12 draw, in February 2021, offered 4,883 flats. Flats left unsold were offered again in December 2022 and October 2024. The October 2024 round offered 1,337 flats; 3,271 applications came in and the draw was held on 12 February 2025. In December 2025 PMRDA opened another online round, initially for 833 flats. The computerised draw on 8 April 2026 covered 1,029 flats. EWS buyers at Sector 12 were told they could get a PMAY subsidy of ₹2.5 lakh.

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What happened after the April 2026 draw

5,317 people applied and 871 were declared winners; 655 went on the waiting list.
Only about 400 winners accepted their flat by the 24 April 2026 deadline. About 470 declined or missed it.
PMRDA said deposits of unsuccessful applicants and those who declined would be refunded to their bank accounts.
The waiting list was opened on 8 June 2026, and 330 waitlisted applicants were allotted flats, with an acceptance window of 9–18 June 2026.

Check housing.pmrda.gov.in and the PMRDA website for the next round. Dates and flat numbers are set in each advertisement.

Who can apply?

The exact rules are printed in each PMRDA advertisement, so read it before you pay. In general:

The flats are for EWS and LIG households under PMAY. Under PMAY-Urban, EWS means annual household income up to ₹3 lakh and LIG means ₹3–6 lakh; confirm the limit printed for your scheme.
Seats are split by category: General, SC and Navbauddha, ST, VJ, NT and persons with disability.
PMAY flats are usually meant for families who do not already own a pucca house; check the condition in the advertisement.
One application per family. In 2025 PMRDA said many applicants dropped out because of duplicate family applications or applying under MHADA at the same time.

For MHADA Pune lotteries, the 2026 limits were up to ₹6 lakh for EWS and up to ₹9 lakh for LIG, counting husband and wife together.

Documents usually needed

Aadhaar and PAN of the applicant (and spouse)
Income certificate from the tehsildar or income tax return for the period stated
Caste or category certificate, if applying in a reserved category
Disability certificate, if applicable
Bank details or a cancelled cheque for the deposit refund
Any affidavit or self-declaration the advertisement asks for

How to apply on housing.pmrda.gov.in

Read the advertisement on pmrda.gov.in for the flats, prices, deposit and dates.
Go to housing.pmrda.gov.in and register with your mobile number.
Fill in personal, income and category details.
Upload the documents.
Choose the scheme and pay the application fee and the earnest money deposit online, or by RTGS/NEFT where allowed. In the October 2024 round the deposit was ₹5,000 for EWS and ₹10,000 for LIG, with a ₹708 application fee.
Check the draft list of accepted applications and file any objection by the date given.
Watch the draw or check the winner and waiting lists on the PMRDA website.

After you win

Accept or surrender the flat online within the window; a missed deadline can cancel the allotment.
Pay 25% of the price within 45 days of accepting. PMRDA gives a home loan NOC after you pay 10%.
Pay the balance within the time given, about 60 days in the 2026 round.
Check the allotment letter, flat number and occupancy papers before final payment.

Useful guides: home loan guide, home loan EMI calculator, stamp duty in Maharashtra, ready reckoner rate Pune, PCMC property tax, occupancy certificate and the CIDCO lottery.

Beware of fake sites and touts

Apply only on housing.pmrda.gov.in (PMRDA) or housing.mhada.gov.in (MHADA).
No one can promise you a flat. Winners are picked by a computerised draw.
Never pay anyone outside the official portal or the bank channel named in the advertisement.
Check result lists only on the official PMRDA or MHADA websites.

Frequently asked questions

Does PMRDA run its own housing lottery?

Yes. PMRDA allots its PMAY flats at Sector 12 and Sectors 30–32 through its own online lottery on housing.pmrda.gov.in. The MHADA Pune Board runs a separate lottery.

When was the latest PMRDA lottery?

The latest draw was held on 8 April 2026 for 1,029 flats. A waiting-list round followed in June 2026.

What is the price of PMRDA lottery flats?

As per PMRDA’s lottery record, from ₹15,74,424 for a Sector 12 EWS flat to ₹35,57,200 for a Sector 12 LIG flat. Prices are revised for each round.

What is the income limit for the PMRDA lottery?

The flats are for EWS and LIG households under PMAY. Under PMAY-Urban, EWS is up to ₹3 lakh and LIG ₹3–6 lakh a year. Confirm the limit in the advertisement.

Is the earnest money refunded if I do not win?

Yes. After the April 2026 draw, PMRDA said deposits would go back to the bank accounts given at registration.

Can I apply for both PMRDA and MHADA lotteries?

Check each advertisement. PMRDA said in 2025 that many winners dropped out because they had also applied under MHADA, and you may have to give up one flat.

How do I check the PMRDA lottery result?

Winner and waiting lists are posted on the lottery page of pmrda.gov.in, and applicants are also told by SMS.

Lottery dates, flat numbers, prices, income limits and deposits are set by PMRDA and MHADA for each round and can change. Check the current advertisement on pmrda.gov.in or housing.mhada.gov.in before you apply or pay. This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Sources: PMRDA lottery page and press notes (pmrda.gov.in, April–June 2026); housing.pmrda.gov.in; MHADA (mhada.gov.in); The Bridge Chronicle (October 2024, March 2025); Punekar News (February 2025, October 2026); Free Press Journal (December 2025, August 2026); Angel One (February 2026).

About the author

Akhilesh Upadhyay Founder, Housepartner.in

Akhilesh Upadhyay is the founder of Housepartner.in, an India-wide property portal. He has worked in Indian real estate since 2013, across residential and commercial property, plots and development-authority schemes. He writes and reviews Housepartner's buyer guides on RERA, land records, stamp duty and property documents.

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