Short answer: YEIDA’s headline residential offering for 2026 was RPS-10, which put 973 residential plots in Sectors 15C, 18 and 24A all near Noida International Airport at Jewar into a computerised lottery. Applications ran from 6 April to early May 2026, the allotment draw was held on 18 June 2026, and the authority received well over 54,000 applications for those 973 plots. Indicative pricing was around ₹35,000–36,260 per square metre, putting a 162 sq m plot near ₹57–59 lakh and a 290 sq m plot near ₹1.02–1.05 crore before charges.
If you missed it, the more useful question is not “what happened” but “how do I be ready for the next one.” That is what most of this guide covers.
What YEIDA Is, and Why Its Schemes Get 55 Applications Per Plot
The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority is the state body responsible for planned development along the Yamuna Expressway corridor in Uttar Pradesh, spanning parts of Gautam Buddh Nagar and adjoining districts. It acquires land, plans sectors, builds trunk infrastructure and allots plots residential, industrial, commercial, institutional and mixed-use directly to applicants.
Three things explain the demand intensity:
Government title. A YEIDA allotment comes with a clean, authority-issued leasehold title and a documented allotment trail. For a segment of buyers burnt by private plotted developments with murky approvals, that alone is the product.
Airport adjacency. Noida International Airport at Jewar is the single largest infrastructure event in this corridor’s history. Plots in sectors adjacent to it are, in effect, a leveraged bet on the airport catchment maturing.
Price gap. YEIDA’s allotment rate has consistently sat well below comparable private plotted inventory in the wider Noida Greater Noida belt. Applicants are competing for that spread.
The flip side, which deserves equal weight: oversubscription of roughly 55 to 1 means your realistic probability of allotment in any single scheme is low. Plan accordingly, and do not build a financial plan around winning a lottery.
RPS-10 (2026) — The Details
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme code | RPS-10 / 2026 |
| Plots on offer | 973 residential plots |
| Sectors | 15C, 18, 24A |
| Plot sizes | Approximately 162 sq m to 290 sq m |
| Indicative rate | ~₹35,000–36,260 per sq m |
| Application window | 6 April 2026 to early May 2026 |
| Allotment method | Computerised lottery draw |
| Draw date | 18 June 2026 |
| Applications received | 54,000+ |
| Earnest money | 10% of plot value |
| Processing fee | Nominal, non-refundable, plus GST |
| Tenure | Leasehold |
Indicative total cost by plot size (base premium only excludes preferential location charges, lease rent, stamp duty and registration):
| Plot size | Approximate base cost at ~₹35,000/sq m |
|---|---|
| 162 sq m | ~₹56.7 lakh |
| 200 sq m | ~₹70 lakh |
| 250 sq m | ~₹87.5 lakh |
| 290 sq m | ~₹1.02 crore |
Corner and park-facing plots typically attract a preferential location charge of around 5% over the base rate.
Always work from the official brochure. Rates, sizes and charge structures are notified scheme by scheme and are revised each financial year. Download the current brochure from the YEIDA official portal rather than relying on any secondary source, including this one.
The Sectors, Briefly
Sector 18 is the most developed of the three, with the deepest existing allottee base and the most visible on-ground infrastructure. It is the conservative pick.
Sector 15C sits in the earlier development band more upside if the corridor densifies as planned, more patience required.
Sector 24A is positioned near emerging economic and commercial activity along the corridor, which makes it interesting for buyers thinking about eventual mixed-use adjacency rather than immediate residential amenity.
None of the three is a place to build and move in this year. All three are ten-year propositions.
How to Apply for a YEIDA Plot Scheme (Step by Step)
This is the standard sequence. Verify each step against the current brochure, since YEIDA revises procedure between schemes.
- Watch for the notification. Schemes are announced on the YEIDA portal and in newspaper notices. There is no standing application window you must apply within the notified dates.
- Register on the portal. Create a profile using PAN and Aadhaar details.
- Select the scheme and plot category. Choose your preferred size band; some schemes allow sector preference, others allot by draw across sectors.
- Upload documents. Photograph, signature, identity proof and address proof, in the specified formats.
- Pay the earnest money deposit. Typically 10% of the plot premium, plus the non-refundable processing fee and GST.
- Submit before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications are rejected outright.
- Await the computerised draw. Results are published on the YEIDA portal and the draw is generally live-streamed.
- If allotted: accept the allotment letter and pay the balance premium within the stipulated period commonly 90 days for lump-sum payment, or as per the notified instalment plan. Late payment attracts interest.
- If not allotted: the earnest money is refunded as per the scheme terms, generally without interest, within the notified period.
Eligibility essentials that trip people up
- One application per family. Spouse and dependent children count as one unit. Multiple applications from the same family are grounds for disqualification and forfeiture.
- Applicant must be an eligible Indian citizen and meet the age criteria specified in the brochure.
- Allotted plots carry a construction timeline. You are expected to build within the stipulated period; extensions attract charges and prolonged default can trigger cancellation.
What Else YEIDA Is Doing in 2026
Alongside the residential scheme, YEIDA has signalled industrial, mixed-use and institutional land schemes for the year, backed by an annual budget exceeding ₹11,000 crore, with a substantial share expected from recovery of dues from existing allottees. For an investor tracking the corridor, the industrial and institutional pipeline matters as much as the residential one it is what creates the employment base that eventually gives residential plots their value.
Honest Risk Assessment
What can go right: the airport scales as planned, industrial and logistics absorption follows, sector infrastructure gets completed, and plots bought at authority rates re-rate substantially over a decade.
What can go wrong:
- Timeline slippage. Sector-level infrastructure roads, water, sewerage, power frequently lags allotment by years. A plot you own is not a plot you can build on comfortably.
- Illiquidity. Leasehold plots with transfer restrictions and pending dues are harder to exit than an apartment. Check the transfer policy and applicable charges before you assume you can sell.
- Carrying cost. Lease rent, maintenance charges and the opportunity cost of capital tied up in undeveloped land all compound quietly.
- Beware the grey market. Any offer to “arrange” an allotment, or to sell an application, is not a legitimate route. YEIDA allotment is by computerised draw only.
A plot near Jewar suits a buyer with surplus capital, a ten-year horizon and no need for the asset to produce income in the interim. It does not suit someone who needs a home to live in, or who will need the money back inside five years. If that describes you, a completed apartment in an established Noida or Ghaziabad sector will serve you better you can see it, occupy it, and rent it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the YEIDA plot scheme 2026?
It is the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority’s residential plot offering for 2026, coded RPS-10, which made 973 plots available in Sectors 15C, 18 and 24A near Noida International Airport through a computerised lottery.
Q. When was the YEIDA 2026 draw held?
The allotment draw for RPS-10 was conducted on 18 June 2026. Results are published on the official YEIDA portal.
Q. What was the YEIDA plot rate in 2026?
The indicative allotment rate was in the region of ₹35,000 to ₹36,260 per square metre, with corner and park-facing plots attracting an additional preferential location charge of around 5%.
Q. How many applications did YEIDA receive for the 2026 scheme?
More than 54,000 applications were received against 973 available plots an oversubscription of roughly 55 to 1.
Q. How do I check my YEIDA draw result?
Visit the official YEIDA website at yamunaexpresswayauthority.com and use the scheme’s result or allotment-status link with your application number. Draws are also live-streamed on the authority’s official channels.
Q. Is a YEIDA plot freehold or leasehold?
YEIDA plots are allotted on a leasehold basis. Review the lease terms, lease rent, transfer policy and construction timeline in the scheme brochure before applying.
Q. What happens to my money if I am not allotted a plot?
The earnest money deposit is refunded as per the scheme’s stated terms, generally without interest and within the notified refund period. The processing fee is non-refundable.
Q. Can I apply for more than one plot in a YEIDA scheme?
No. Only one application per family is permitted, where a family includes spouse and dependent children. Multiple applications can result in disqualification.
Q. Is buying a YEIDA plot a good investment in 2026?
It suits patient capital with a horizon of a decade or more. The upside is tied to the Jewar airport catchment maturing. The risks are infrastructure timelines, illiquidity of leasehold land and carrying cost. It is not a suitable vehicle for a buyer who needs housing now or liquidity soon.