Download the NLMC Prayagraj Flats E-Auction 2026
Prayagraj is home to the Allahabad High Court, the highest court in Uttar Pradesh, the University of Allahabad and the headquarters of the North Central Railway zone. Lawyers, faculty, students and officials create steady demand for good homes in the centre of the city.
The 594 km Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj opened on 29 April 2026 and cuts the drive from about 12 hours to about 6. Prayagraj Airport at Bamrauli is about 12 km from the city centre, and NH 19, the Delhi to Kolkata highway, passes through the city.
The auction in brief
NLMC issued its Request for Proposal (RFP) on 5 November 2026, and the Ministry of Finance announced the sale on 10 November 2026. On offer are 11 government-owned residential flats in three Prayagraj housing schemes, with reserve prices from ₹46.93 lakh to ₹65.15 lakh. Registration and EMD payment close on 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM, and the online auction runs on 11 December 2026, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The real story is the price. NLMC first tried to sell seven of these flats in August 2024, when the two Agnipath flats in Civil Lines carried reserves of ₹83.64 lakh and ₹97.16 lakh. In this round, no Prayagraj flat has a reserve above ₹65.15 lakh. After repairs and a fresh valuation, the government is now asking far less.
NLMC Prayagraj flats e-auction 2026: quick facts
Each flat is sold separately, through an open online auction, on an “as is where is” basis.
The three housing schemes
All 11 flats sit in established housing schemes in central Prayagraj. Here is how they split:
How 2026 prices compare with the 2024 round?
This is not NLMC’s first attempt. Its RFP of 22 July 2024 offered seven Prayagraj flats, five in Juhi and two in Agnipath, alongside four flats in Kolkata. NLMC ran another e-auction of its Prayagraj and Kolkata properties in October 2025. The sizes of the Juhi and Agnipath flats in this round match the 2024 listing, and the price gap is striking:
Since no Prayagraj flat in this round has a reserve above ₹65.15 lakh, the larger Agnipath flat is at least 33% cheaper than in 2024, and the smaller one at least 22% cheaper. For flat 19, that means a reserve of no more than about ₹5,400 per sq ft, against ₹8,053 two years ago.
Between the two rounds, NLMC invited fresh valuations of its Prayagraj and Kolkata flats in June 2026 and tendered repair and finishing work on all 11 Prayagraj flats in August 2026. Lower reserves, refreshed interiors and a third attempt at sale usually mean the seller wants these flats gone.
What the lowest-priced and highest-priced flats could cost at different winning bids?
Uttar Pradesh stamp duty is 7% for a male buyer, with a concession for women, plus a 1% registration fee.
Add about 8% for stamp duty and registration if you are a male buyer. A flat won at ₹46.93 lakh would then cost about ₹50.68 lakh in all, and one won at ₹65.15 lakh about ₹70.36 lakh, before any society dues, utility connections or interior work.
Terms that change what you pay
NLMC’s July 2024 RFP for seven of these flats set out the terms below. The 2026 RFP is likely to follow the same pattern, but read it line by line before you pay the EMD.
Three more clauses matter. If the measured area differs from the stated area, the price is adjusted pro rata, and if it falls below 75% you can withdraw with a refund. You arrange electricity, water and drainage connections at your own cost. And if you miss the first instalment you lose the EMD; miss the balance and you lose everything paid so far.
The 2024 RFP did not mention society maintenance charges or arrears. Ask NLMC in writing who pays any dues up to the date of sale, and what the monthly maintenance will be.
Key dates
Two dates matter most: 30 November 2026, the last day to inspect, and 7 December 2026, 5:00 PM, the last moment to register and pay the EMD.
In NLMC’s earlier auction, a bid placed in the last 10 minutes extended the closing time by another 10 minutes, again and again until no new bid came in. Keep your evening free on 11 December.
Carpet Area verdict
This is one of the more interesting government property sales of the season. The seller is the Government of India, the flats are ready, the addresses are central, and the reserves are well below both NLMC’s own 2024 asking prices and current listing averages in Civil Lines. The catch is the fine print: as-is condition, a short payment window and no stated position on society dues.
Bid if:
- You want a ready home in central Prayagraj for yourself, your parents or family who live there
- You or someone you trust can inspect the flat before 30 November
- You have the full price, plus about 8% for stamp duty and registration, available within about 60 days of winning
Skip if:
- You need a home loan that is not yet sanctioned
- You are looking for a quick resale profit rather than a home or a long hold
- You are not comfortable buying “as is where is”, with no recourse after the sale
Our pick: the two Agnipath flats in Civil Lines, where the drop from 2024 reserves is the largest, and the Juhi flats for buyers who want a 2 BHK in the ₹50 to ₹60 lakh range, if the flat-wise reserves in the RFP land there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NLMC Prayagraj flats e-auction?
It is an online auction of 11 government-owned 2 BHK and 3 BHK flats in Prayagraj, run by the National Land Monetization Corporation under the Ministry of Finance. The RFP was issued on 5 November 2026 and the auction is on 11 December 2026.
What is the reserve price of the flats?
Reserve prices for the Prayagraj flats range from ₹46.93 lakh to ₹65.15 lakh. The RFP lists the reserve and EMD for each flat.
Where are the flats located?
Five are in the Juhi Housing Scheme on Muir Road, four in the Parivartan Housing Scheme on Thornhill Road, and two in the Agnipath Housing Scheme on T.B. Sapru Road, Civil Lines.
What is the last date to register?
Registration and EMD payment close on 7 December 2026 at 5:00 PM. The e-auction runs on 11 December 2026 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Can I see the flats before bidding?
Yes. Inspections are open from 12 to 30 November 2026, by prior appointment with NLMC.
How much EMD do I need to pay?
The RFP sets the EMD flat by flat. In NLMC’s 2024 round, the EMD was about 3% of the reserve price, refunded without interest to bidders who did not win.
Can NRIs bid for these flats?
NLMC’s 2024 RFP allowed NRIs to bid under applicable law, with payment in Indian rupees. Confirm the eligibility clause in the 2026 RFP and pay from an NRE or NRO account.
Why are the prices lower than in 2024?
NLMC has not given a reason. It invited fresh valuations in June 2026 and carried out repair work in August 2026, after earlier rounds in 2024 and 2025. The two Agnipath flats were priced at ₹83.64 lakh and ₹97.16 lakh in 2024; no Prayagraj flat in this round has a reserve above ₹65.15 lakh.
Where do I register and bid?
Only on the official e-auction portal, eauction.enivida.com, as named in the government announcement. There is no offline route and no agent quota.
Sources
- NLMC RFP for e-auction of residential flats, dated 5 November 2026 [add the PDF link]
- NLMC tenders page: the 2026 e-auction notice, the June 2026 valuation RFP and the August 2026 repair tender for the 11 Prayagraj flats
- NLMC RFP No. NLMC/2024/01, 22 July 2024: the 2024 round, flat-wise reserves and terms
- Ministry of Finance announcement of 10 November 2026, as carried by India Education Diary, ANI and IANS
- PSU Watch: NLMC invites bids for e-auction of 11 govt flats in Prayagraj
- All India Radio: PM inaugurates Ganga Expressway
- Prayagraj (Wikipedia) and Civil Lines, Prayagraj (Wikipedia)
- Housing.com: Prayagraj property rates: Civil Lines asking prices
- Godrej Capital: Uttar Pradesh stamp duty and registration charges
Beware of fraud. Carpet Area is not connected with NLMC. Register, pay and bid only on the official e-auction portal named in the RFP. No agent, website or individual can guarantee you a flat in this auction.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal or financial advice. Figures are taken from the Ministry of Finance announcement, NLMC’s 2024 RFP and the details of the 2026 RFP available to us as of 13 November 2026, and may change through a corrigendum. Verify every detail in the official RFP before paying any amount.
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