If you’re searching for the YEIDA Plot Scheme 2026, here’s the update a lot of pages haven’t caught up with: the scheme everyone was talking about earlier this year, RPS-10, is already closed. Applications shut in early May, the computerised draw was held on June 18, 2026, and it drew a staggering 1,10,000+ applications for just 973 plots. If you’re looking to actually apply for a YEIDA plot today, the scheme to watch is the upcoming Sector 5-A launch, expected around Navratri in October 2026.
This guide covers both sides of that picture: what happened with RPS-10 (and what it means if you applied), and everything currently known about Sector 5-A — plus a complete, honest walkthrough of how YEIDA’s plot allotment process works, realistic odds, costs, and the risks worth understanding before you commit real money to a government lottery-based land scheme.
Quick Status Summary
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| RPS-10 (973 plots, Sectors 15C, 18, 24A) | Closed. Draw completed June 18, 2026 |
| RPS-10 applications received | Over 1,10,000 for 973 plots (~113:1) |
| RPS-10 base rate | ₹36,260 per sq. m (confirmed, revised from an earlier ₹35,000 estimate) |
| Non-selected applicant refunds | Fully refundable; typically processed in 3–6 months |
| New scheme: Sector 5-A | Not yet launched. ~4,000 plots board-approved, split into an LIG scheme (40 sq. m) and a General category scheme (162–300 sq. m) |
| Sector 5-A expected launch | Around Navratri, October 2026 (per Times of India, August 11, 2026) |
| Sector 5-A pricing, exact plot count, dates | Not yet officially notified as of this writing |
| New eligibility exclusion | Anyone already allotted a residential plot by YEIDA, Noida Authority, or Greater Noida Authority — including RPS-10 winners — is reportedly excluded from Sector 5-A |
What Was YEIDA RPS-10, and What Happened to It?
RPS-10 (Residential Plot Scheme 10) was the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority’s first residential plot launch of financial year 2026-27 — 973 freehold-lease residential plots spread across Sectors 15C, 18, and 24A, all within the direct catchment of Noida International Airport at Jewar. It opened for applications on April 6, 2026, closed on May 6, 2026, and the computerised draw was conducted on June 18, 2026, at the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida — just three days after the airport itself became commercially operational on June 15, 2026.
The Real Opportunity Now: Sector 5-A
YEIDA’s board has approved close to 4,000 residential plots in a new location, Sector 5-A, also near the airport. This is being split into two separate schemes:
- LIG (Low-Income Group) scheme: smaller plots, around 40 sq. m each, aimed at economically weaker applicants
- General category scheme: larger plots, reportedly ranging from 162 to 300 sq. m, aimed at the broader public and investors
Both are expected to launch around Navratri 2026 — which falls in mid-October this year — based on Times of India reporting from mid-August 2026. As of the most recent updates available, YEIDA has not yet officially notified the exact plot count, base pricing, or application window for either scheme; these details, plus RERA registration, are expected closer to the actual launch. Treat any advertisement or third-party website claiming to already have “confirmed” Sector 5-A pricing or plot numbers with real skepticism until YEIDA’s own brochure is published — this is a pattern control point where unofficial and marketing content tends to get ahead of the facts.
One detail that is fairly consistently reported: anyone who already holds a residential plot allotment from YEIDA, Noida Authority, or Greater Noida Authority — which would include RPS-10’s winners from June 2026 — is expected to be excluded from applying to Sector 5-A. If you already have a YEIDA plot, plan accordingly.
How YEIDA Plot Schemes Work (Based on RPS-10, as a Guide to What to Expect)
While Sector 5-A’s own brochure isn’t out yet, YEIDA’s recent schemes — including RPS-10 — have followed a fairly consistent process, and it’s reasonable to expect Sector 5-A will largely follow the same structure, with its own specific numbers.
The Application Process
- Registration on the official YEIDA portal — applications are accepted only through YEIDA’s own website; no third party can submit on your behalf.
- Brochure download — typically a small non-refundable fee (around ₹600 plus GST for RPS-10) to access the full scheme brochure, which you should read in full before applying.
- Account creation and KYC — using Aadhaar and PAN, with names matching exactly across both documents.
- Application form — selecting plot size/category preferences where offered, and uploading photograph, signature, and identity documents.
- Registration payment — typically 10% of the plot’s total cost, paid via net banking, RTGS, NEFT, or an online gateway. This is treated as an Earnest Money Deposit and is refundable if you aren’t selected.
- Submission and acknowledgment — keep your Application ID and payment receipt; you’ll need them to check status and, if applicable, claim a refund.
- The draw — a computerised lottery, historically supervised for transparency and broadcast live on YEIDA’s own channels.
Eligibility Basics (Consistent Across Recent Schemes)
- Must be an Indian citizen or an eligible NRI, minimum age 18
- One plot per family — applicant, spouse, and minor dependent children count as one unit; if any of them already holds a YEIDA plot or flat, the new application is disqualified
- Previous YEIDA allottees (any past scheme) are typically excluded — and for Sector 5-A specifically, this is expected to extend to Noida Authority and Greater Noida Authority allottees too
- Joint applications are allowed only with immediate family (spouse, parents, siblings, children) with proof of relationship
- Hindu Undivided Families (HUF) are not eligible to apply
Payment Structure (RPS-10 Pattern)
| Phase | Amount | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Registration / EMD | 10% of plot cost | At application |
| Balance payment | Remaining 90% | Within 60–90 days of allotment letter (extension possible, usually with interest) |
| Lease rent | 10% of plot cost, one-time | Before possession, at lease deed execution |
| Stamp duty & registration | Roughly 7% of plot value (per UP rates) | At lease deed execution |
Lease terms have run 90 years from the date of the lease deed, transferable to legal heirs — this is a leasehold structure, not freehold in the strict legal sense, even where marketing material uses the word “freehold” loosely.
What RPS-10 Pricing Looked Like (For Reference)
Sector 5-A’s pricing hasn’t been announced, but RPS-10’s confirmed, RERA-linked rate gives a useful benchmark for what a comparable scheme in this corridor might cost:
| Plot Size (sq. m) | Approx. Size (sq. yd) | Base Cost at ₹36,260/sq.m | 10% Registration Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 194 | ₹58,74,120 | ₹5,87,412 |
| 183 | 219 | ₹66,35,580 | ₹6,63,558 |
| 200 | 239 | ₹72,52,000 | ₹7,25,200 |
| 223 | 267 | ₹80,85,980 | ₹8,08,598 |
| 290 | 347 | ₹1,05,15,400 | ₹10,51,540 |
On top of the base cost, expect Preferential Location Charges (PLC) of around 5% each for park-facing, green-belt-facing, corner, or wide-road-facing plots (capped around 15% total for any one plot), plus lease rent, stamp duty, and registration on top of the base price — the all-in cost typically runs meaningfully higher than the headline per-square-metre rate suggests. Budget for this rather than anchoring only on the base rate when planning your finances.
Documents You’ll Likely Need
Based on the RPS-10 process, expect Sector 5-A to require similarly:
- Aadhaar card (mandatory, with an active linked mobile for OTP)
- PAN card
- Recent passport-size photograph and digital signature
- Caste certificate, for SC/ST/OBC category applicants
- Disability certificate, for the handicapped category, if applicable
- Relationship proof (marriage or birth certificate) for joint applications
- Valid passport and visa documentation for NRI applicants
Realistic Odds: What Oversubscription Actually Means
RPS-10’s 973 plots drew over 1,10,000 applications — roughly a 1% chance of selection overall, with reserved categories generally seeing somewhat better odds than the general category due to smaller applicant pools within each quota. Sector 5-A’s roughly 4,000 combined plots is a meaningfully larger pool, which should improve the odds per applicant even if total interest is comparably high — but treat any specific probability someone quotes you before the scheme is even notified as a guess, not a fact. Applying is a legitimate opportunity, not a guaranteed outcome, and it’s worth budgeting your registration deposit as money that will be tied up for a few months, whether or not you’re selected.
Investment Considerations: Advantages and Real Risks
What Genuinely Works in Buyers’ Favour
- Government-backed allotment with a computerised, judge-supervised draw process and formal RERA registration, which gives meaningfully more legal certainty than an unregistered private plot sale in the same corridor
- Location: direct proximity to an airport that is now operational, with associated logistics, industrial, and commercial investment already underway
- Pricing: authority rates have generally sat below prevailing private-market rates for comparable land in the belt, since there’s no builder margin layered in
- Long lease term (90 years), transferable to legal heirs
Risks Worth Taking Seriously
- Allotment is not guaranteed — treat the registration fee as locked-up capital for several months with a real chance of non-selection, not a booking payment for a plot you’re certain to receive
- Farmer land-acquisition disputes are an active legal area in this corridor. Courts have previously upheld YEIDA’s ability to pass on enhanced farmer-compensation costs to allottees in some circumstances (the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in YEIDA v. Shakuntla Education and Welfare Society is the leading precedent) — whether any 2026 scheme carries such a pass-through cost hasn’t been confirmed either way, so read every official demand notice from YEIDA carefully rather than assuming the headline price is final
- Possession and construction timelines can run long — full payment is typically due within 60–90 days of allotment, but actual physical possession and the ability to begin construction can take several months longer, and infrastructure in newer sectors is sometimes still catching up to the brochure’s promises
- Resale liquidity is limited in the early years, especially for reserved-category allottees who may face a lock-in period before they can transfer their plot
- This is a 5–10 year holding asset for most buyers, not a short-term flip — best returns have historically shown up after infrastructure (roads, utilities, and now the airport) actually matures around a sector, not immediately after allotment
A Word of Caution on Private “Alternative” Plot Offers
Because YEIDA schemes are lottery-based and oversubscribed, it’s extremely common to see private real-estate sellers in this exact corridor advertise “guaranteed allotment” plots as an alternative to the wait and uncertainty of a government scheme. Some of these are legitimate registered developments; the Yamuna Expressway belt has also, unfortunately, seen real cases of plots sold on land without proper conversion from agricultural use, disputed titles, or developers who under-deliver on promised infrastructure. If you’re considering a private plot as an alternative:
- Verify RERA registration directly on the UP-RERA website, not just via the seller’s claim
- Confirm the land’s title and conversion status independently (a property lawyer, not the seller, should verify this)
- Be wary of any comparison that frames a transparent government lottery as “risky” specifically to sell you a same-corridor private plot — that’s a common sales framing, not a neutral risk assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is YEIDA RPS-10 still accepting applications? No. RPS-10 applications closed on May 6, 2026, and the draw was completed on June 18, 2026.
What is the new YEIDA Sector 5-A scheme? Two planned residential schemes in Sector 5-A — an LIG scheme with 40 sq. m plots and a General category scheme with plots between 162 and 300 sq. m — expected to launch around Navratri, October 2026. Final plot count, pricing, and dates are not yet officially notified.
Can RPS-10 winners apply for Sector 5-A? Reportedly no. Anyone already allotted a YEIDA, Noida Authority, or Greater Noida Authority residential plot is expected to be excluded, though final eligibility will only be confirmed in Sector 5-A’s official brochure.
What happens to my money if I applied to RPS-10 and wasn’t selected? Your registration deposit is fully refundable. YEIDA is required to process it within a year, and in past schemes, applicants with correct bank details have typically seen refunds within three to six months.
Can NRIs apply for YEIDA plot schemes? Yes, eligible NRIs have been permitted in past schemes, subject to FEMA compliance, valid passport and visa documentation, and banking arrangements for payments from India. Confirm specific NRI documentation requirements in each scheme’s own brochure.
Can I get a home loan for a YEIDA plot? Major lenders, including SBI, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, PNB, and Bank of Baroda, have offered plot loans for YEIDA allottees in past schemes, generally covering up to 60–70% of the plot value. Loan terms vary by lender and by scheme, so confirm directly with the bank once you hold a confirmed allotment.
Is a YEIDA plot a good investment? For a 5–10 year holding horizon, government-backed allotment, below-market authority pricing, and the airport-driven growth story make a reasonable case — but allotment itself isn’t guaranteed, and this is not a short-term or guaranteed-return investment. Treat any specific appreciation percentage you see quoted online as a projection, not a promise.
Conclusion
The scheme most people are still searching for — RPS-10 — has already run its course: applications closed, the draw is done, and the story now is refunds for the majority who weren’t selected and payment deadlines for those who were. The genuinely live opportunity is Sector 5-A, expected to open around Navratri in October 2026, though YEIDA hasn’t yet published the pricing, plot count, or exact dates that would let you plan with confidence.