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The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has just wrapped up one of its most closely watched land allotments in years. The RPS-10/2026 residential plot scheme — offering 973 plots across Sectors 15C, 18, and 24A near the newly operational Noida International Airport — pulled in more than 54,000 applications, turning what was already a sought-after scheme into one of the most competitive government land draws the Yamuna Expressway corridor has seen.

For anyone tracking real estate near Jewar, the numbers tell their own story: roughly 55 applicants for every single plot on offer.

Scheme Snapshot

This was YEIDA's first residential launch of FY 2026–27, and notably its broadest geographic spread — spanning three sectors at once rather than concentrating plots in a single pocket.

How the 973 Plots Break Down

The inventory wasn't evenly split. Most of the supply sat in the smaller, more affordable categories:

• 476 plots of 162 sq. m
• 481 plots of 200 sq. m
• 4 plots of 183 sq. m
• 4 plots of 184 sq. m
• 6 plots of 223 sq. m
• 2 plots of 290 sq. m

At the base rate, a 162 sq. m plot worked out to roughly ₹56–58 lakh, while the largest 290 sq. m plots crossed the ₹1 crore mark. Corner plots, park-facing plots, and those on roads wider than 18 metres attracted an extra Preferential Location Charge (PLC) — capped at 15% of the base premium for plots hit with multiple PLC categories at once.

Why the Rush? The Jewar Airport Effect

The scale of demand isn't really about the plots themselves — it's about what's rising next to them. Noida International Airport's early operational phase has turned the surrounding sectors into the most actively discussed growth corridor in the NCR. Add to that the planned Film City, a medical device manufacturing park, data centre investments, and metro and expressway connectivity upgrades, and it's easy to see why buyers are willing to enter a roughly 1-in-55 lottery for a government-allotted plot.

Industry estimates (via Colliers India's research) suggest land values near the Jewar township have climbed sharply over the past five years, with further appreciation expected as commercial activity around the airport matures. That's the pitch driving this kind of application volume — government-fixed pricing well below prevailing secondary-market rates in an area still in its early growth curve.

Who Could Apply

YEIDA reserved a meaningful slice of the inventory for specific groups before the general pool:

• 17.5% for farmers whose land was acquired for the airport/expressway project
• 5% for industrialists with functional units in the YEIDA area
• 5% horizontal reservation for persons with disabilities
• Standard SC/ST sub-reservations within the general category

The remaining plots went into the general pool, open to any Indian citizen aged 18 or above (NRIs were eligible too, subject to FEMA compliance). The one rule that tripped up the most applicants, according to several post-draw guides: a family is allowed only one YEIDA residential allotment — if any family member already holds one from an earlier scheme, the new application gets rejected at the scrutiny stage, regardless of eligibility otherwise.

What Happens Now

For the roughly 53,000+ applicants who didn't make the list, the 10% earnest money deposit submitted at application is refunded automatically — typically within 30–45 days of the draw date, directly to the registered bank account.

For successful allottees, the next steps follow a fairly fixed timeline:

1. Allotment letter issued within 15–30 days of the draw, confirming the exact plot number and payment schedule.
2. Balance payment — the remaining 90% of the plot cost is due within roughly 60 days of the allotment letter.
3. Construction timeline — YEIDA has extended construction deadlines for current allottees to December 2026, giving buyers some breathing room before they need to break ground.
4. Construction compliance — plots can't be subdivided or amalgamated, and building has to follow YEIDA's standard development norms.

Is It Still Worth Watching If You Didn't Get a Plot?

This is the part that matters more than the lottery outcome itself: YEIDA's plot schemes are a recurring event, not a one-off. Authority officials have indicated that the scale of interest in RPS-10 makes additional residential schemes likely in the coming financial year, as the airport moves further into full operations and more sectors get readied for development.

Worth noting — none of this is financial advice. A government-allotted plot near an under-development airport corridor is, by nature, a long-horizon bet: typically discussed in 5–10 year timeframes rather than quick resale plays, and tied to how fast surrounding infrastructure (metro links, commercial zones, civic amenities) actually gets built out. Anyone evaluating the next YEIDA scheme should weigh that holding period, the additional costs beyond the base plot price (registration, stamp duty, PLC, development charges), and their own liquidity needs before applying — ideally with independent financial or real estate advice specific to their situation.

Quick FAQ

Q1. How many applications did RPS-10 receive? 

Ans. Over 54,000 applications for 973 plots — roughly 55 applicants per plot.

Q2. When was the draw held? 

Ans. June 18, 2026, at the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, livestreamed for transparency.

Q3. How do I check my allotment status? 

Ans. Through the official YEIDA portal, yamunaexpresswayauthority.com, using your application number.

Q4. What if I wasn't selected? 

Ans. Your 10% registration deposit is refunded automatically within 30–45 days — no action needed on your part beyond keeping your bank details updated with YEIDA.

Q5. Will YEIDA launch more plot schemes in 2026? 

Ans. Officials have signaled that the response to RPS-10 makes further residential schemes likely, given continued demand in the Jewar Airport corridor.

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