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MHADA Pune 2026 – Complete Application Guide, Documents Checklist & Lottery Timeline

Your complete step-by-step guide to apply for MHADA Pune Board Lottery 2026. Includes an interactive documents checklist for all 15 reservation categories, live deadline countdown, and the full lottery timeline with 9 official milestones.

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Apply by: 15 Sep 2026
Draw: 13 Oct 2026, 11:00 AM
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7-Step Application Guide

Visit Official MHADA Portal

Go to housing.mhada.gov.in and click "Pune Board Lottery 2026". Never apply through any third-party website or agent. The portal opens a new IHLMS 2.0 interface for Pune Board applications.

Register / Login with Aadhaar OTP (DigiLocker)

Register or log in using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number via DigiLocker OTP. Ensure your Aadhaar mobile number is active. Both applicant and spouse must have DigiLocker accounts for document fetching. Keep your Aadhaar and PAN ready for digital verification.

Select Income Group & Reservation Category

Choose income group: EWS (annual family income ≤ ₹6,00,000, EMD ₹15,000) or LIG (≤ ₹9,00,000, EMD ₹20,000). Then select your reservation category from 15 options: GP, SC, ST, NT, DT/VJ, JR, FF, PH, DF, EX, MP/MLA, ME, SG, CG, AR. Use the checklist below to find your required documents.

Browse & Select Your Preferred Scheme

Research all 168 scheme rows in our MHADA Pune Explorer — filter by area, BHK, budget, and category before deciding. Note the MahaRERA registration number of your chosen scheme. Only one scheme can be selected per application.

Fill Applicant Details & Upload Documents

Enter personal information, complete residential address, DigiLocker Aadhaar and PAN details, income proof details, and bank account information. Upload scanned category-specific certificates. Only the applicant's own personal bank account should be entered for EMD refund — never an agent's account.

Pay Application Fee (₹708) + EMD

Pay the ₹708 application fee (₹600 + 18% GST, non-refundable) plus EMD: EWS: ₹15,000 or LIG: ₹20,000 (100% refundable to unsuccessful applicants from 20 Oct 2026). Payment modes: NetBanking, UPI, Credit/Debit Card, RTGS, or NEFT.

Download Acknowledgment Receipt

After successful payment, download and save the Application Acknowledgment Receipt PDF. This is your official application proof. You will need it when checking provisional and final accepted applicant lists published on 29 Sep and 8 Oct 2026 respectively.

Interactive Documents Checklist – Select Your Category

Select your reservation category to see exact documents required. Check items off as you prepare them:

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Official Lottery Timeline – 9 Milestones

24 August 2026, 12:00 PM
Online Application Opens
Registration, scheme selection & EMD payment start at housing.mhada.gov.in
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15 September 2026, 11:59 PM
Application & Online Payment Deadline
Last date for online form submission and payment via NetBanking / UPI / Card
DEADLINE
16 September 2026 (Banking Hours)
RTGS / NEFT Bank EMD Deadline
Last date for EMD via bank transfer only
Upcoming
29 September 2026, 7:00 PM
Provisional Accepted Applicants List Published
Published on housing.mhada.gov.in; objections open 29 Sep – 01 Oct (5 PM)
Upcoming
08 October 2026, 7:00 PM
Final Accepted Applicants List Published
Final list after processing all grievances
Upcoming
13 October 2026, 11:00 AM
Computerized Lottery Draw (संगणकीय सोडत)
Alpa Bachat Bhavan, 7 Finance Road, Pune – 411 001. Results published by 6 PM same day.
DRAW DAY
From 20 October 2026
EMD Refund Processing Begins
100% EMD refunded to unsuccessful applicants' registered bank accounts
Upcoming

Frequently Asked Questions – Guide & Documents

What documents are needed for SC category in MHADA Pune 2026?
For SC (Scheduled Caste) category: All 6 common documents + (1) Caste Certificate from Competent Authority under Article 341 + (2) Caste Validity Certificate from Scrutiny Committee (mandatory before taking flat possession under G.R. 07/05/2010 within 3 months of winning).
What documents are needed for PH (Divyang) category?
For PH (Physically Handicapped / Divyang) category: All 6 common documents + UDID Card (Unique Disability Identity Card) issued via swavlambancard.gov.in. This covers Blindness, Low Vision, Locomotor Disability, Hearing Impairment, Mental Disability, and other recognized disabilities.
What documents are needed for EX-Servicemen (EX) category?
For EX (Ex-Servicemen) category: All 6 common documents + Ex-Servicemen Certificate and Discharge Book issued by District Sainik Welfare Officer (जिल्हा सैनिक कल्याण अधिकारी) along with Identity Card.
What is DigiLocker and why is it required for MHADA Pune 2026?
DigiLocker is the Government of India's digital document wallet (digilocker.gov.in). MHADA Pune 2026 uses the IHLMS 2.0 portal which requires applicants to electronically fetch Aadhaar, PAN, and Domicile certificates directly from DigiLocker. Both applicant and spouse must register on DigiLocker before starting the application. Aadhaar must be linked to an active mobile number.
Is the Maharashtra Domicile Certificate required for all applicants?
Yes. A Maharashtra Domicile Certificate issued after 01/01/2018 with QR barcode by a Competent Authority (Tehsildar/SDO) is mandatory for almost all applicants. It must certify 15+ years of residence in Maharashtra. Central Government staff have relaxed domicile requirements. Older certificates without QR codes are not accepted in the IHLMS 2.0 system.
Can both husband and wife apply separately for MHADA Pune 2026?
No. MHADA rules allow only ONE application per family. Husband and wife are considered one family unit. If both apply separately, both applications may be rejected. Only one member of the family should apply. The combined annual income of husband + wife is counted for EWS/LIG eligibility.
Disclaimer: Independent informational portal. All data sourced from the official MHADA Pune Board advertisement (24 Aug 2026). Always verify documents and process at housing.mhada.gov.in before applying.