The Mainstream Product
Yamuna Expressway Authority Plots:Schemes, Sizes & Transfer
YEIDA Authority plots are the Authority's own allotted residential land — bought fresh through the RPS scheme or as verified resale. This guide covers both paths.
A YEIDA Authority plot is a residential plot allotted directly by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority through an official scheme such as the RPS (Residential Plot Scheme). Authority plots come straight from the Authority's land bank with a clean allotment chain across Sectors 16, 17, 18, 20, 22D, 24A and 25 — the benchmark product of the Yamuna Expressway corridor near Noida International Airport, Jewar. For a lower-priced, specialized alternative, compare with 7% Kisan Kota plots.
Sizes & Prices
Authority Plot Sizes and 2026 Prices
| Category | Sizes (sqm) | 2026 Price |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 sqm | 90, 120, 162 | approx ₹1,00,000 /sqm |
| 200 sqm and above | 210, 300, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 | ₹60,000 – ₹90,000 /sqm |
| Sector 18 note | Authority plots capped at 300 sqm | circle rate ₹36,260 /sqm |
| Sector 20 note | Only sector with 300–4000 sqm Authority parcels | ₹60,000 – ₹90,000 /sqm |
Key Terms Defined
- YEIDA Authority plot
- A residential plot allotted directly by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority to an applicant through an official scheme, as opposed to a farmer-compensation (Kisan Kota) plot.
- RPS scheme
- Residential Plot Scheme — YEIDA's periodic allotment programme where plots are distributed to eligible applicants via a computerised lottery draw.
- Leasehold vs freehold
- YEIDA plots are leasehold: the Authority owns the land and grants a long-term (typically 90-year) lease. Freehold means outright land ownership, which YEIDA does not offer for its plotted schemes.
- Circle rate
- The government-notified minimum property value per sqm used to calculate stamp duty and transfer charges. For Sectors 18 & 20 it is approx ₹36,260/sqm in 2026.
- Allotment letter
- The original document issued by YEIDA naming the allottee — the foundation of the title chain for any resale purchase.
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Buyer Questions
Authority Plots: Straight Answers
What are YEIDA Authority plots?
YEIDA Authority plots are residential plots allotted directly by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority through official schemes like the RPS, rather than plots received by farmers as land compensation. They are the mainstream product of the Yamuna Expressway corridor, spread across Sectors 16, 17, 18, 20, 22D, 24A and 25 near Noida International Airport, Jewar.
How are YEIDA Authority plots allotted?
Authority plots are allotted through a computerised lottery under the Residential Plot Scheme (RPS). Applicants register during an open scheme window, deposit the earnest money, and successful allottees receive an allotment letter, followed by a possession certificate and lease deed on payment completion.
What is the RPS scheme?
RPS (Residential Plot Scheme) is YEIDA's flagship allotment programme running from 2009 to the current RPS-10 round in 2026. Each round opens fresh pockets and size categories at notified rates. See the full RPS-10 scheme details and round-by-round history.RPS-10 scheme details
How do I transfer a YEIDA Authority plot?
A resale Authority plot transfers in three gates: PTL (Permission to Lease), the digital Transfer Memorandum with biometric verification, and registry with the Final Lease Deed. The complete transfer process is step-by-step and must be completed within 90 days of TM issuance.transfer process
What construction rules apply to YEIDA plots?
YEIDA requires at least 50% construction within 3 years of possession, with penalties for non-compliance. Building byelaws govern ground coverage, FAR and height, and drone surveillance monitors encroachment — only officially demarcated plots are protected.
What is the circle rate for YEIDA plots?
The 2026 circle rate for prime residential sectors 18 and 20 is approximately ₹36,260 per sqm. Resale runs higher: roughly ₹1,00,000/sqm for plots under 200 sqm and ₹60,000–₹90,000/sqm for 200 sqm and above.sector-by-sector guide
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