How to Check IPO Allotment Status Online (Step-by-Step)

Before searching for your application on registrar or exchange portals, make sure you have at least one of the following details handy:

1. Permanent Account Number (PAN): The 10-digit alphanumeric PAN card number associated with the Demat account used to place your bid. This is the fastest and most reliable identifier.

2. Application Number (CAF Number): The unique application reference assigned by your broker or net-banking platform (e.g. Zerodha, Groww, AngelOne, or ASBA net-banking).

3. Demat DP Client ID: For CDSL, this is a 16-digit numeric Beneficiary ID. For NSDL, it consists of an 8-character DP ID (starting with "IN") followed by an 8-digit client code.

The registrar is the official entity appointed by the issuing company to process bids, conduct the lottery, and finalize the basis of allotment. Consequently, registrar servers update hours ahead of the stock exchanges.

Follow these four simple steps on the registrar website:

Step 1: Open the official registrar allotment portal (e.g., Link Intime MUFG, KFintech, or Bigshare).

Step 2: From the "Company Selection" dropdown, choose the name of the IPO. If the company name is not yet visible in the dropdown, the basis of allotment has not been finalized yet.

Step 3: Select your search query parameter: PAN, Application Number, or DP Client ID.

Step 4: Enter your credentials, complete the CAPTCHA code, and click "Submit".

Your screen will display the number of shares applied for and the number of shares allotted (e.g. "Shares Allotted: 0" or "Shares Allotted: 15").

BSE India hosts an official public issue application inquiry system that allows retail investors to verify status for all mainboard and BSE SME offerings.

Step 1: Visit the BSE Application Status portal at bseindia.com/investors/appli_check.aspx.

Step 2: Under "Issue Type", select the radio button for "Equity".

Step 3: Choose the company name from the dropdown list.

Step 4: Enter your Application Number and your 10-digit PAN card number.

Step 5: Check the "I am not a robot" reCAPTCHA box and click "Search".

The National Stock Exchange of India also maintains an allotment inquiry system for issues that list on the NSE mainboard or NSE Emerge platform.

Step 1: Visit the NSE verify IPO bids page (nseindia.com/products/dynaContent/equities/ipos/ipo_login.jsp).

Step 2: Log in with your registered NSE user ID and password. First-time users must register with a valid email and PAN.

Step 3: Select the IPO issue from the dropdown and submit your PAN to retrieve your allotment record.

In addition to web portals, your banking and depository alerts provide direct confirmation of your allotment status:

1. Bank Debit Message: Under the ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) system, funds remain blocked in your bank account during bidding. If you are allotted shares, your bank sends an SMS stating: "Rs. X has been debited towards [Company] IPO".

2. Bank Revocation / Mandate Unblock: If you do not receive an allotment, the mandate block is released and your bank sends an SMS stating: "UPI mandate / ASBA funds unblocked".

3. Depository Credit (CDSL/NSDL): One day prior to the stock exchange listing, allotted equity shares are deposited into your Demat account. Depositories send an alert: "Credit of X shares of [Company] to Demat A/C".

1. "No Records Found": This almost always means the registrar has not uploaded the allotment database yet, or there was a typo in your PAN. Wait for official confirmation before assuming your application was rejected.

2. "Application Rejected / Technical Rejection": This happens if there is a name mismatch between your Demat account and bank account, an invalid UPI handle, or multiple bids placed using the same PAN in the retail category.

3. "Shares Allotted: 0": This indicates your application was eligible and included in the computerized lottery, but you were not selected due to heavy oversubscription.