Pune MHADA Lottery 2026: Apply for 4,462 Flats Before 15 October

The Pune Housing and Area Development Board, a regional board of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), is accepting applications for a computerised lottery covering 4,462 residential units.

The application deadline has been extended to 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM. MHADA has announced the extension from the earlier September deadline. (LinkedIn)

The flats are being offered under the 15% Social Housing Scheme and 20% Inclusive Housing Scheme across the Pune region. (Punekar News)

4,462 flats: What's included?

The current lottery comprises:

SchemeFlats15% Social Housing Scheme1,49120% Inclusive Housing Scheme2,971Total4,462

The inventory is spread across Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and the PMRDA region. (Punekar News)

The official MHADA announcement confirms that online registration for the 4,462-tenement lottery began in August 2026. (MHADA)

Where are the flats?

The lottery is not for one single housing project.

Units are spread across multiple locations in the Pune metropolitan area, with listings reported in areas including:

  • Kharadi
  • Hadapsar
  • Dhanori
  • Katraj
  • Baner
  • Pashan
  • Warje
  • Bibwewadi
  • Undri
  • Mundhwa
  • Bavdhan
  • Kondhwa Khurd
  • Mhalunge
  • Bhugaon
  • Moshi
  • Wakad
  • Tathawade
  • Ravet
  • Chikhali
  • Punawale

The exact project, flat type, carpet area and price should be checked against the official MHADA scheme advertisement/booklet before applying. (Hindustan Times)

Who can apply?

Eligibility depends on the category and the particular scheme.

For the EWS and LIG portions reported for this lottery:

EWS

Annual family income: up to ₹6 lakh

LIG

Annual family income: up to ₹9 lakh

The relevant income is considered at the family level, including the applicable rules concerning the income of spouses. (Hindustan Times)

Don't apply based only on the price of a flat.

Check the eligibility conditions attached to the specific scheme code you want.

Keep your documents ready

Applicants should prepare their documents before starting the application.

Commonly required documentation includes:

☐ Aadhaar

☐ Aadhaar-linked mobile number

☐ PAN

☐ Maharashtra domicile/residence proof, where required

☐ Income proof

☐ Income Tax Return, where applicable

☐ Bank account details

☐ Cancelled cheque/passbook

☐ Category certificate, if claiming a reservation

☐ Other documents specified for the selected scheme

The exact document requirements should be checked against MHADA's current application booklet and portal.

Income proof needs attention

This is one of the areas where applicants should be particularly careful.

MHADA's lottery documents specify the income period and acceptable income evidence. Different published material has contained differing descriptions of the applicable income-proof period, so use the latest instructions displayed by MHADA in the application portal/booklet rather than relying on an old article or social-media post. (Carpet Area)

If your income document doesn't match the required period or format, your application can face verification problems.

How to apply online

Use the official MHADA application system:

MHADA official website

MHADA uses its online housing-lottery system for registration and applications.

The broad process is:

Create/login to applicant account

↓

Complete applicant/KYC details

↓

Select Pune Board lottery

↓

Choose eligible scheme(s)

↓

Upload/verify documents

↓

Pay the applicable application/EMD amount

↓

Submit application

↓

Save acknowledgement

↓

Track the application and eligibility list

Don't leave the application until 15 October

The final deadline is:

15 October 2026 — 11:59 PM

MHADA has extended the deadline from the earlier September schedule. (LinkedIn)

The extension was reported after applicants faced difficulties completing document and online verification processes. (Punekar News)

Treat 15 October as the cutoff, not as the day to begin the application.

Document verification, payment and technical issues can take time.

What happens after you apply?

Submitting the form does not immediately mean that you are eligible for the draw.

The process generally involves:

Application

↓

Document/eligibility verification

↓

Provisional/eligible applicant list

↓

Claims or objections, where provided

↓

Final eligible list

↓

Computerised lottery

↓

Result

↓

Further allotment/payment formalities

MHADA's lottery system publishes relevant lists and results through its official channels.

What if your name is missing from the eligible list?

Don't immediately submit another application.

First check:

  • Application number
  • Document status
  • Income verification
  • Domicile verification
  • Category documentation
  • Payment/EMD status
  • Reason for rejection/ineligibility

If MHADA opens a claims/objections window for the provisional list, use that official process within the stated deadline.

How does the lottery work?

This is a computerised lottery, not a first-come-first-served sale.

That means submitting the application early does not by itself give you priority in the draw.

Your important job is to make sure:

Application + documents + eligibility + payment = correctly completed before the deadline.

MHADA describes the Pune Board's process as a computerised lottery. (MHADA)

What happens if you are selected?

Being selected in the lottery is not the same as immediately receiving possession.

A successful applicant will have to follow MHADA's subsequent allotment/payment/documentation process.

Before making further payments, carefully verify:

☐ Allotment details

☐ Scheme/project

☐ Flat number

☐ Carpet area

☐ Price

☐ Payment schedule

☐ Applicable charges

☐ Possession/hand-over conditions

☐ Documents required for the next stage

Check the project details before choosing

There are multiple schemes inside the 4,462-unit lottery.

Don't look only at:

"MHADA flat = cheaper."

Also check:

  • Location
  • Carpet area
  • Flat configuration
  • Estimated price
  • Project status
  • MahaRERA information where applicable
  • Possession/hand-over information
  • Maintenance implications
  • Applicable scheme conditions

For flats under inclusive-housing projects, the underlying development/project details can be particularly important.

EWS and LIG are not interchangeable

If you're applying under an income category, don't select a category simply because a particular flat appears attractive.

Your application needs to satisfy the eligibility requirements for that category.

For the current lottery, reported income ceilings are:

EWS → up to ₹6 lakh annual family income

LIG → up to ₹9 lakh annual family income (Hindustan Times)

Check the official scheme booklet for the complete eligibility conditions.

Be careful with agents

MHADA's online lottery process is designed for applicants to apply through the official system.

You don't need to hand your application credentials or OTP to an agent.

Never share:

❌ Aadhaar OTP

❌ MHADA login password

❌ Banking OTP

❌ UPI PIN

❌ Debit-card PIN

❌ Net-banking password

If someone claims:

"I can guarantee a MHADA lottery allotment."

Treat that as a major warning sign.

A lottery cannot legitimately be guaranteed by a private agent.

Before you press Submit

Use this checklist:

Applicant

☐ Name matches documents

☐ Date of birth correct

☐ Mobile number correct

☐ Email correct

☐ Aadhaar details verified

Eligibility

☐ Correct income category

☐ Income proof available

☐ Domicile/residence requirement satisfied

☐ Category certificate available if applicable

Scheme

☐ Correct Pune Board scheme

☐ Flat location checked

☐ Flat type checked

☐ Carpet area checked

☐ Price checked

Payment

☐ EMD/application amount confirmed

☐ Payment completed through official portal

☐ Receipt saved

Final

☐ Application submitted

☐ Application number saved

☐ Screenshots/PDF saved

☐ Eligibility-list dates noted

15 October deadline: quick action plan

Before applying

1. Create your MHADA account

2. Complete KYC

3. Gather income and domicile documents

4. Check the scheme booklet

5. Shortlist eligible schemes

During application

6. Select the correct category

7. Upload documents carefully

8. Complete payment

9. Submit

10. Save the application number

After application

11. Monitor the eligible-applicant list

12. Check for claims/objection dates

13. Check the final list

14. Watch for the computerised draw

15. If selected, follow MHADA's allotment instructions

Important: the schedule has changed

Earlier reports showed a September application deadline and an October draw.

MHADA has since extended the application deadline to 15 October 2026, so applicants should not rely on older articles or screenshots showing the original schedule. (LinkedIn)

The draw and subsequent stages are therefore subject to the revised schedule.

Check the official MHADA portal for the latest date before taking any action.

MHADA official website

MHADA Pune Board

The official MHADA website currently lists the Pune Board and its lottery-related notices. (MHADA)

NetaSampark checklist

4,462 flats.

Pune + Pimpri-Chinchwad + PMRDA.

Application deadline: 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM. (LinkedIn)

Before applying, verify your income category, domicile/eligibility, documents, selected scheme and payment requirements.

And most importantly:

Apply only through the official MHADA system.

Lottery inventory, eligibility, fees and dates can change through MHADA notices/corrigenda. Always use the latest official MHADA booklet and portal information when submitting your application.