The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) officially declared the results for the Pune Board MHADA Lottery 2026 on Tuesday, February 10. The computerized draw decided the fate of nearly 2.15 lakh applicants who had submitted entries for 4,186 affordable residential units. The event took place at the Sharadchandra Pawar Auditorium, located within the Pune Zilla Parishad complex. Sanjeev Jaiswal (IAS), Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of MHADA, oversaw the proceedings via video conference.
How Applicants Can Check Lottery Results
Participants in the housing scheme can access the draw outcomes through multiple convenient channels. Applicants who gathered at the venue were able to view the live notifications on location. For the broader public, MHADA broadcasted the complete lottery proceedings live on its official YouTube channel.
In addition to public displays and digital broadcasts, successful candidates are being informed via SMS on their registered mobile numbers within minutes of the draw completion. Applicants can also check the official online portal to view the consolidated outcome lists.
Step by Step Process to Check Results Online
Homebuyers seeking to verify their status through the official portal should follow these steps
- Navigate to the official MHADA Pune lottery homepage on any web browser.
- Locate and click on the dedicated Lottery Results tab on the main portal.
- Scan the published winners list to see if your application has been selected.
- If your name is not on the primary list, inspect the waiting list displayed immediately below.
- If your application appears on neither list, refer to the document listing unsuccessful applicants.
Waiting List Rules and Housing Reassignment Window
Applicants placed on the waiting list must keep track of subsequent allotment updates. When a selected winner surrenders a unit or fails to complete the verification requirements, the housing authority reassigns the property to the next eligible candidate on the waiting list. This reassignment process for surrendered flats is generally finalized within 2 to 3 months.
Tracking Earnest Money Deposit Refunds
Unsuccessful applicants can verify the status of their earnest money deposit refund through the digital portal. The MHADA Post Lottery System provides real-time information regarding whether funds have been released. Before beginning the check, applicants should have their application number and the lottery event year ready.
To track refund status online, follow these steps
- Open the official portal at mhada.gov.in using your browser.
- Select the 'Post Lottery' option from the primary navigation menu.
- On the Post Lottery System page, enter your application number and select the correct Lottery Event Year.
- Click the Submit button to display your refund release status.
Scheme Structure and Geographic Allocation
The Pune Board had released the original advertisement for this lottery on September 11, 2025, opening applications for the 4,186 housing units. According to official figures, 3,322 of these residences fall under the 20 percent Inclusive Housing Scheme. The remaining 864 units are categorized under the 15 percent Social Housing Scheme.
These newly allotted homes are situated across key urban sectors, including locations within the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) boundaries. Additional housing units are located in regions governed by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), catering to diverse income segments across the expanding metropolitan zone.
