PUDA, simplified
Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority
PUDA and its regional authorities sell residential plots and flats in Punjab through draws and e-auctions. Mohali schemes are handled by GMADA.
- Allotment
- Lottery · E-auction
- Who can apply
- Open to all India
- Areas
- Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Bathinda…
🔔 Latest PUDA notices
✔ Who can apply
- ●Indian citizens aged 18 or above. Reserved quotas apply as per the brochure.
- ●Residency: Most schemes and auctions are open to all Indian citizens.
📄 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
- ☐Caste / category certificate for reserved quotas (SC, ST, OBC, PwD, ex-servicemen, etc.)
🪜 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
- Check whether a scheme is under PUDA itself or a regional authority, because the portals differ.
₹ Plan your budget
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PUDA: frequently asked questions
How does PUDA allot plot / flat?+
PUDA uses lottery, e-auction. The method and dates are announced in each scheme's official notice and brochure.
Can people from other states apply to PUDA?+
Open to all India. Most schemes and auctions are open to all Indian citizens.
Where do I apply for PUDA schemes?+
Only on the official website (puda.gov.in). YojanaHelper is an independent guide and does not accept applications.
How will I know when PUDA announces a new scheme?+
We check the official PUDA website about every hour and list new notices on this page. You can also join our free Telegram alerts.
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