The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is responsible for planning, regulating, controlling, monitoring and facilitating sustainable urban development in the Bangalore metropolitan area. Various departments under the BDA undertake these development activities.
The BDA is responsible for urban planning tasks such as constructing major and developing city’s master plans. Further, one of the main responsibilities of BDA involves and acquiring and developing land or sites and selling them through e-auction. Those interested in these plots can visit the official BDA website and participate in the e-auction. In this guide, we explain the process of applying for the BDA e-auction.

How to participate in a BDA auction?
- One can participate in BDA e-auction through the official BDA website https://eng.bdabangalore.org/
- First time users must register themselves.
- Go to the BDA e-auction portal on e-procurement website https://eproc.karnataka.gov.in/eprocurement/common/eproc_auctions_list.seam

- Search for the interested sites by selecting BDA from the department section, auction status, etc.
- Download the documents and complete the registration process.
- After registration, login to the portal and fill auction submission summary including payment of auction fee, EMD and uploading of documents. Click on the declaration.
- To participate in the bid, search for the site in the portal, login to the portal, select auction management, choose live auction and click on bid.
BDA e-auction 2025
| Last date to express interest of participation in e-auction | 06.09.2025, 5 pm |
| Date of commencement of live bidding | 08.09.2025 (For SI No. 1 to 38), 11 am
09.09.2025 (For SI No. 39 to 75), 11 am |
| Last date of bid closing | 09.09.2025 (For SI No. 1 to 38), 5 pm
10.09.2025 (For SI No. 39 to 75), 5 pm |
The BDA announced the e-auction of residential and commercial corner/ intermediate sites. The auction or sale of these sites take place as per the Bangalore Development Authority’s Disposal of Corner Sites, Intermediate Sites and other Auctionable Sites Rules, 1984. The sites are auctioned on ‘As Is Where Is’ basis. For further details on the e-auction, one can visit the e-auction section on the official BDA website https://kbda.karnataka.gov.in/E-auction.html portal.
The e-auction fee should be remitted as specified on the e-Procurement portal.
How to apply for BDA sites auction?
To apply for BDA e auction, visit the portal https://eproc.karnataka.gov.in/eprocportal/pages/index.jsp and follow the steps mentioned below:
- On the home page, click on ‘Auctions’
- On the next page, select the department as Bangalore Development Authority and auction status as live auction. Then, click on ‘Search’.
- The page will display the list of sites
Users who wish to participate in the e auction should register themselves on the site by providing relevant details like name, user id, password, email, contact details, PAN, bank details, etc.
- Select the site number from the list and click on the green icon.
- Read the terms and conditions carefully and select the right option from yes/no in the next page ‘general conditions of eligibility.’
- The auction processing fee is Rs 500 and EMD is Rs 4 lakh. Users can pay the fee through online or offline payment modes. The e-auction fee should be remitted as specified on the e-Procurement portal.
- Eligible bidders should upload auction documents like ID proof, address proof, PAN, etc.
- Complete the declaration and submit the application.
- In the next step, click on ‘bid’ option and enter the bid amount.
Various application forms available on the BDA website
- Absolute Sale Deed Higher Income Group (HIG) Houses (SFHS) Format
- Absolute Sale Deed Format
- Absolute Sale Deed Format Within Lease Period Sale
- Cancellation Deed Format
- Absolute Sale Deed Alternate Site Absolute Sale Deed Format
- Absolute Sale Deed Alternate Site Absolute Sale Deed Format (Death Case)
- BDA Sample Amendment letter
- BDA joint vow dealing cases
- BDA Agreement and Sales Agreement
- Apply for BDA vacant site building tax
- BDA letter
- BDA buyer’s photograph and signature confirmation letter
- Model Sample Model of BDA Certificate
- BDA Certificate Release Allowance Art
- BDA Karnataka Government Format BDA Services under the A_ Karnataka Civil Service Guarantee Act 2011
- Certificate of BDA objectionable
- Sample model of BDA border space agreement letter
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BDA sites auction eligibility criteria
- The participant should be a citizen of India.
- Minors or persons without computer knowledge can participate in the auction with the help guardians or friends.
- Partnerships firms are allowed to participate.
BDA sites allotment
The bidders are required to physically check the location of the site, road width, etc. before bidding. Typically, BDA specifies a minimum requirement of tow bidders for each site. Single bidder in a site is not allowed to participate.
After the successful completion of e-auction, the auctioned sites are allotted to the successful bidders in the same condition as they are. Allotted sites cannot be cancelled or substituted. The EMD amount for unsuccessful bidders will be credited to their account.
Interested participants must go through the BDA’s terms and conditions before bidding and participate accordingly.
Housing.com News POV
For property investors looking for plot investment, participating in the BDA e-auction can help them own a piece of land in Bangalore, which is BDA-approved with a clear title. The process of applying for BDA e-auction is simple and transparent, and entirely online. However, before applying for BDA auction, interested applicants should be aware of the eligibility and other requirements to avoid hassles.
FAQs
How can I contact the BDA?
You can write to the Bangalore Development Authority, at systemsmanager-bda@ka.gov.in or speak with them at 080-23442273, 080-23442274, 080-23368615, 080-23445005.
Which are the services under Sakala?
You can use Sakal services to obtain approval for sub-division of a site or amalgamation of sites, to obtain Khata transfer for sites sold or gifted, to obtain Khata transfer for sites in respect of death of the site owner or on the basis of the will.
Where can I get the BDA E-Auction GeoTag Map?
You can find the BDA E-Auction GeoTag Map under the e-auction tab on the landing page of the BDA’s official website.
How can I buy BDA sites in Bangalore?
One can apply for the BDA plots through online or offline. Visit the BDA official website to complete the registration process. One can also visit the nearest authorised banks and get an application form.
Who is eligible for BDA flat?
To apply for a Bangalore Development Authority scheme, an applicant must fulfil the criteria of total family income under Rs 3 lakh per annum. They must be a resident of Karnataka and have a minimum age of 18 years.
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