YEIDA Plot Scheme 2026: 973 Residential Plots Near Noida International Airport (Jewar)

Rashi Sood

Last Updated on 15th December 2025

If you’ve been tracking opportunities around the Yamuna Expressway, here’s a big update. The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) is planning a new residential plot scheme that will offer 973 plots in sectors close to the upcoming Noida International Airport.

YEIDA Housing Plot Scheme: Key Highlights

Total Plots	973 residential plots
Expected Launch	January 2026 (post UPRERA registration)
Sectors mentioned	15C, 18, and 24A (near the airport zone)
Indicative Price	Around ₹35,000 per sq m (average expected)
Allotment method	Lucky draw (after an application window)
Registration amounts to applying	10% of plot cost

Plot Sizes and Inventory Breakup

As per officials quoted in the report, YEIDA’s upcoming scheme will include plots in these sizes (in square metres): 162, 183, 184, 200, 223, and 290 sqm.

Here’s the stated mix:

162 sqm: 476 plots
183 sqm: 4 plots
184 sqm: 4 plots
200 sqm: 481 plots
223 sqm: 6 plots
290 sqm: 2 plots

The sectors highlighted (15C, 18, 24A) sit along the Yamuna Expressway belt, and the location is being positioned around demand expected from airport-led development.

Timeline: When Will it Launch?

YEIDA is aiming to roll this out in January 2026, and the timing is linked to completing formalities and getting the mandatory UPRERA registration in place before the scheme goes live.

The same report also notes that the Noida International Airport is expected to become operational in February 2026, which is a key reason this region is seeing strong buyer and investor attention.

How to Apply for YEIDA Plot Scheme 2026?

The application flow, as reported, looks like this:

Pay 10% of the plot cost as registration money.
Apply within the registration window (YEIDA is expected to keep it open for about a month).
Allotment via a lucky draw.
Successful applicants receive allotment letters, followed by plot possession as per the authority’s process.

How Does this Matter for Homebuyers?

For end-users (not just investors), this scheme matters for a few practical reasons:

Potential entry before the “fully developed premium” sets in: Airport-driven corridors often see price jumps as connectivity, jobs, and commercial activity firm up. If you plan to build and live here long-term, getting an authority plot at an early stage can sometimes work out better than buying later at peak demand. (Do your homework on timelines and livability.
Clearer confidence vs many “too-good-to-be-true” plot ads: Buyers around upcoming mega projects often get bombarded with unapproved colony pitches. An authority-run scheme (with UPRERA registration in progress, as stated) typically gives more process clarity than random parcel sales.
Better planning for a “plot + construction” journey: Buying a plot is only step one. Homebuyers can map out construction phases, budget, and financing (plot loan vs construction loan) from day one instead of scrambling later.
A reality check on pricing: The report pegs the average plot pricing expectation at around ₹35,000/sq m. That lets serious buyers start planning budgets and comparing alternatives in Greater Noida / Yamuna Expressway.
The market is already moving: The same report cites an InvestoXpert assessment claiming apartment prices along the Yamuna Expressway rose 158% and plot values rose 536% over the last five years, driven by infrastructure momentum, including the airport. That doesn’t guarantee future returns, but it does signal why demand is heating up.

FAQs on YEIDA Plot Scheme 2026

Who is eligible to apply for the YEIDA Residential Plot Scheme 2026?

Based on YEIDA’s standard residential-plot scheme rules, an applicant must be 18+ and eligible to purchase immovable property in UP. Recent scheme terms explicitly allow Indians and NRIs (subject to applicable rules), and also bar people who have already received a YEIDA residential plot/flat earlier.

Is there any income criterion or category-wise reservation (General / SC / ST / OBC / EWS) in this scheme?

Income criterion / category-wise reservation: For the YEIDA Residential Plot Scheme planned for January 2026, the publicly reported reservation is 17.5% for farmers (land acquired) and 5% for functional industrial-unit allottees, with the balance for the general category. It is not being presented as an income-based (EWS) scheme in these announcements. In YEIDA’s recent residential-plot scheme terms, SC/ST and PwD (horizontal) reservations are also mentioned, but the exact breakup for the 2026 scheme should be confirmed from its final brochure.

Can an individual apply for more than one plot size or multiple applications in the same scheme?

Typically, one person can apply for only one plot under a scheme (any one category/size). YEIDA’s recent residential-plot terms clearly state that eligible persons can apply for only one plot under the scheme.

Are NRIs allowed to apply for plots under the YEIDA Plot Scheme 2026?

Yes, YEIDA’s recent residential-plot scheme terms state that NRIs can apply, provided they are not prohibited under the Government of India/UP rules from buying property in UP and meet scheme conditions.

Will corner plots, park-facing plots, or wider road plots carry any additional premium (PLC)?

Yes, YEIDA’s residential-plot scheme terms commonly apply. Preferential Location Charges (PLC): 5% for park/green-belt facing, 5% for corner, and 5% for plots on 18m or wider roads, with a cap of 15% total PLC on any single plot.

What is the detailed payment schedule after allotment beyond the initial 10% registration amount?

Public updates for the Jan-2026 scheme mention 10% registration fee to enter the draw. In YEIDA’s recent residential-plot scheme terms, after allotment you typically choose one of these payment options within 60 days of the allotment letter:
Option 1: 100% premium;
Option 2: 50% then the remaining 50% in 2 half-yearly instalments with interest;
Option 3: 30% then the remaining 70% in 10 half-yearly instalments with interest (with penal interest for delays).
Final 2026 timelines/options should be verified in the scheme brochure issued at launch.