Highlights

  • Understand the SEBI-mandated T+3 timeline for IPO allotment and listing, with results available on T+1 day.
  • Compare three official channels, registrar websites, NSE, and BSE, to verify your application status.
  • Learn step-by-step processes for checking allotment through KFintech, Bigshare Services, Link Intime, NSE, and BSE platforms.
  • Discover what information you need: PAN, application number, or DP ID for instant verification.

Introduction

Applied for an IPO and waiting to know if you got shares? Checking your IPO allotment status is straightforward once you know the official channels.

IPO allotment status reveals how many shares you’ve been allotted in a public issue. The process is managed by SEBI-registered registrars who finalise allotment within a strict regulatory timeline. Since December 2023, SEBI has required all IPOs to list within T+3 days of closure, making the checking process time-sensitive.

Understanding the IPO Allotment Timeline

The allotment process follows a clear regulatory framework. After an IPO closes, the registrar must finalise allotment by 6 PM on T+1 day, one working day after closure. This is when you can start checking your status.

Here’s how the timeline works:

  • T Day: IPO bidding closes
  • T+1 Day: Allotment finalised by 6 PM
  • T+2 Day: Shares credited to demat accounts
  • T+3 Day: IPO lists on stock exchanges

This compressed timeline means you need to act quickly once results are announced. Refunds for non-allotted applications are processed within T+2.

Three Official Ways to Check Allotment Status

SEBI mandates transparency through three official channels, each serving different purposes:

MethodBest ForInformation Needed
Registrar WebsitePrimary source, fastest updatesPAN, Application No., or DP ID
NSE PortalCross-verificationPAN (one-time registration)
BSE PortalAlternative verificationApplication No. + PAN

Registrar websites update first since they manage the allotment process directly. NSE and BSE receive data from registrars, so there might be a slight delay.

Method 1: Check via Registrar Website

The registrar is your primary resource. Major IPO registrars in India include KFintech, Bigshare Services and Link Intime (now MUFG Pension & Market Services). Check your IPO prospectus to identify which registrar is handling your application.

Steps to check:

  1. Visit the registrar’s IPO status page
  2. Select the company name from the dropdown
  3. Choose your verification method (PAN, Application Number, or DP ID)
  4. Enter your details
  5. Submit to view allotment status

Your allotment status will show either the number of shares allotted or “Not Allotted” if the allocation was unsuccessful. The registrar page also displays your application number, bid details, and allotment date.

Method 2: Check via NSE

NSE’s bid verification module requires one-time registration but offers a centralised view.

Steps:

  1. Visit NSE website → Invest → Resources & Tools → Check Trades/Bids
  2. Complete one-time registration using your PAN
  3. Select the IPO name
  4. View your application status

NSE displays application status for all IPOs you’ve applied to, making it convenient for tracking multiple applications.

Method 3: Check via BSE

BSE offers an application status check under Investor Services.

Steps:

  1. Visit BSE’s Application Status Check page
  2. Select the issue name
  3. Enter Application Number and PAN
  4. Submit to view status

Information remains available for up to one week after issue closure on BSE.

Final Thoughts on Verification

Checking your IPO allotment status through official channels gives you certainty within 24 hours of application closure. You’ll also receive email and SMS notifications from exchanges and depositories, but verifying directly ensures you don’t miss critical information. Start with the registrar website for the fastest updates, then cross-check via NSE or BSE if needed.

FAQs

1. When is IPO allotment status announced?

Allotment status is announced on T+1 day, typically by 6 PM, one working day after the IPO closes. You can check the status immediately after finalisation on registrar websites.

2. What information do I need to check IPO allotment status?

You need any one of these: PAN number, IPO application number, or your demat account DP ID/Client ID. Different platforms accept different verification methods.

3. Which website should I check first—registrar, NSE, or BSE?

Check the registrar’s website first, as they finalise the allotment directly. NSE and BSE receive information from registrars, which may cause slight delays.

4. How do I know which registrar is handling an IPO?

The registrar’s name appears in the IPO Red Herring Prospectus and on NSE/BSE IPO pages for that specific issue before the bidding period begins.

5. What happens if IPO allotment status shows “not allotted”?

Your refund will be processed within T+2 working days after allotment finalisation. ASBA applications see funds unblocked automatically in your bank account.