MHADA Pune Lottery 2026: Record 2.74 Lakh Applicants for 4,462 Homes, Draw on December 1
MHADA’s Pune Board got 3.25 lakh applications for 4,462 EWS and LIG homes, with 2.74 lakh paying the deposit. The lottery draw is on Tuesday, December 1.
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Pune, 13th November 2026: MHADA’s Pune housing lottery has drawn a record response: 2,74,068 eligible applicants are competing for 4,462 homes, or about 61 people for every flat. The computerised draw is scheduled for Tuesday, December 1, Punekar News reported.
In all, 3,25,077 applications were filed. Of these, 2,74,068 paid the earnest money deposit (EMD) and became eligible, well above the Pune Board’s previous high of about 2.25 lakh.
The numbers at a glance
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Homes on offer | 4,462 |
| Applications filed | 3,25,077 |
| Eligible (paid EMD) | 2,74,068 |
| Applicants per home | About 61 |
| EMD (EWS) | Rs 15,000 |
| EMD (LIG) | Rs 20,000 |
| Application fee | Rs 708, non-refundable |
| Lottery draw | 1 December 2026 |
MHADA’s Pune Board has collected about Rs 567.54 crore through deposits and fees, according to the report.
Who can win a flat
The homes are for the economically weaker section (EWS) and the low-income group (LIG). They come from the 15% integrated housing scheme and the 20% scheme under which private developers in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad hand over a share of flats in large projects to MHADA for allotment at lower prices.
With about 61 applicants per home, most people will not win this time. Your odds also depend on the category you applied in, since some reserved categories have far fewer applicants than the general pool.
What happens on December 1
The draw is computerised. Results are usually published on MHADA’s lottery website and shared by SMS. If you win:
1. Watch for the provisional offer letter and the deadline to accept.
2. Keep your income certificate, domicile certificate, Aadhaar, PAN and bank details ready for document verification.
3. Plan your home loan early, as payment schedules for MHADA flats are tight.
When will the deposit be refunded
Applicants who do not win will get their EMD back after the draw, minus the Rs 708 application fee. Refunds go to the bank account given in the application. Check that your bank details are correct on the MHADA portal.
Why the process ran late
Registration opened on August 24 and was due to close much earlier. The deadline was extended three times because of technical problems, including an outage of the MahaIT system from October 16 to 20 that stopped document checks. Applications finally closed on October 30. Our real estate section has followed each extension.
What is still not clear
MHADA has not announced the venue or live-stream link for the draw. We will update this story when it does. For the city’s other housing news, see our Pune news section.
Frequently asked questions
When is the MHADA Pune lottery draw 2026?
The draw for 4,462 homes is scheduled for 1 December 2026.
How many people applied for the MHADA Pune lottery?
3,25,077 people applied and 2,74,068 paid the deposit, about 61 eligible applicants per home.
When will MHADA refund my EMD?
Unsuccessful applicants get their EMD back after the 1 December draw, minus the Rs 708 application fee.
Who can apply for these MHADA Pune homes?
The homes are for EWS and LIG applicants who meet MHADA’s income and domicile rules.
