BDA, simplified
Bangalore Development Authority
BDA builds flats and forms layouts (such as Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout) in Bengaluru. Flats are sold first-come-first-served or by lottery, sites are allotted by draw, and corner sites are auctioned.
- Allotment
- Lottery · First-come-first-served · E-auction
- Who can apply
- Residency varies by scheme
- Areas
- Bengaluru
🔔 Latest BDA notices
✔ Who can apply
- ●Adult Indian citizens. Site allotments usually carry residency and no-other-site conditions.
- ●Residency: Site allotments can have Karnataka residency and 'no other site in Bengaluru' conditions.
📄 Documents to keep ready
- ☐PAN card of applicant (and spouse, if married)
- ☐Aadhaar for e-KYC on the portal (do not share copies with agents)
- ☐Income proof for the financial year asked in the brochure (ITR / Form 16 / income certificate)
- ☐Recent passport-size photograph and signature scan
- ☐Active mobile number and email ID
- ☐Bank account details for the EMD / registration-money refund
- ☐Karnataka domicile / residence certificate (if the scheme requires it)
🪜 How to apply, step by step
- 1Watch the official website for the lottery advertisement and download the brochure / booklet.
- 2Register on the official portal, complete e-KYC and upload documents before the deadline.
- 3Choose the scheme(s) in your income category and pay the earnest money deposit (EMD) plus the application fee online.
- 4Check the provisional list of accepted applications and file an objection in time if you are wrongly rejected.
- 5Watch the computerised draw. Results and waiting lists are published on the official site.
- 6Winners receive an allotment / offer letter and pay per the schedule. Everyone else gets their EMD refunded.
💡 Tips
- For layout sites, check khata, roads and utilities before paying the balance.
₹ Plan your budget
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BDA: frequently asked questions
How does BDA allot plot / flat?+
BDA uses lottery, first-come-first-served, e-auction. The method and dates are announced in each scheme's official notice and brochure.
Can people from other states apply to BDA?+
Residency varies by scheme. Site allotments can have Karnataka residency and 'no other site in Bengaluru' conditions.
Where do I apply for BDA schemes?+
Only on the official website (bdabangalore.org). YojanaHelper is an independent guide and does not accept applications.
How will I know when BDA announces a new scheme?+
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