{"id":244247,"date":"2026-09-11T14:03:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=244247"},"modified":"2026-09-11T14:18:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T08:48:32","slug":"nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/","title":{"rendered":"NSE Initial Public Offering Pre-Apply: How to Apply Before Subscription Opens on September 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>NSE IPO: price band Rs 1,700-1,785, lot size 8 shares, issue size Rs 22,561.60 crore (100% OFS). Opens Sept 17, closes Sept 21, listing expected Sept 24 on BSE.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #F0F9FF; border-left: 4px solid #2E7D32; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #1f4e79; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0;\">NSE IPO pre-apply is a facility offered by some brokers that lets you select your lot size and bid price before the National Stock Exchange of India&#8217;s initial public offering formally opens on September 17. The order is queued and submitted automatically the moment bidding begins, and you approve the UPI mandate when it arrives. Pre-apply does not block your funds in advance, does not improve your allotment chances, and does not guarantee listing gains \u2013 it only saves you the step of filling in the application manually on opening day. The issue itself is priced at Rs 1,700-1,785 per share, with a lot size of 8 shares, and closes on September 21.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>NSE IPO pre-apply windows have opened on several broking platforms ahead of the exchange&#8217;s own market debut. The National Stock Exchange of India is raising Rs 22,561.60 crore entirely through an offer for sale, with subscription opening on September 17 and closing on September 21. This article walks through what pre-apply actually changes, the key dates and numbers for the issue, and what to check before you apply.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#What_Is_NSE_IPO_Pre-Apply\" title=\"What Is NSE IPO Pre-Apply?\">What Is NSE IPO Pre-Apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#How_Does_NSE_IPO_Pre-Apply_Work\" title=\"How Does NSE IPO Pre-Apply Work?\">How Does NSE IPO Pre-Apply Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Does_NSE_IPO_Pre-Apply_Block_Your_Money\" title=\"Does NSE IPO Pre-Apply Block Your Money?\">Does NSE IPO Pre-Apply Block Your Money?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Benefits_and_Limitations_of_Pre-Apply\" title=\"Benefits and Limitations of Pre-Apply\">Benefits and Limitations of Pre-Apply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#NSE_IPO_Fundamentals_and_Valuation\" title=\"NSE IPO Fundamentals and Valuation\">NSE IPO Fundamentals and Valuation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Important_Things_Investors_Should_Check_Before_Applying\" title=\"Important Things Investors Should Check Before Applying\">Important Things Investors Should Check Before Applying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#NSE_IPO_Listing_Details\" title=\"NSE IPO Listing Details\">NSE IPO Listing Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Grey_Market_Premium\" title=\"Grey Market Premium\">Grey Market Premium<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#What_is_NSE_IPO_pre-apply\" title=\"What is NSE IPO pre-apply?\">What is NSE IPO pre-apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Does_NSE_IPO_pre-apply_increase_my_chances_of_allotment\" title=\"Does NSE IPO pre-apply increase my chances of allotment?\">Does NSE IPO pre-apply increase my chances of allotment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Can_I_cancel_or_change_an_NSE_IPO_pre-application\" title=\"Can I cancel or change an NSE IPO pre-application?\">Can I cancel or change an NSE IPO pre-application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#When_is_money_actually_blocked_for_a_pre-applied_IPO\" title=\"When is money actually blocked for a pre-applied IPO?\">When is money actually blocked for a pre-applied IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#How_does_the_UPI_mandate_work_for_NSE_IPO_pre-apply\" title=\"How does the UPI mandate work for NSE IPO pre-apply?\">How does the UPI mandate work for NSE IPO pre-apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Can_I_apply_for_multiple_lots_through_pre-apply\" title=\"Can I apply for multiple lots through pre-apply?\">Can I apply for multiple lots through pre-apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#What_is_the_price_band_and_lot_size_for_the_NSE_IPO\" title=\"What is the price band and lot size for the NSE IPO?\">What is the price band and lot size for the NSE IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#When_does_the_NSE_IPO_open_and_close\" title=\"When does the NSE IPO open and close?\">When does the NSE IPO open and close?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Where_will_NSE_shares_list_after_the_IPO\" title=\"Where will NSE shares list after the IPO?\">Where will NSE shares list after the IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Is_the_NSE_IPO_a_fresh_issue_or_an_offer_for_sale\" title=\"Is the NSE IPO a fresh issue or an offer for sale?\">Is the NSE IPO a fresh issue or an offer for sale?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\/#Should_I_rely_on_grey_market_premium_figures_before_applying\" title=\"Should I rely on grey market premium figures before applying?\">Should I rely on grey market premium figures before applying?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSE_IPO_Key_Details\"><\/span><strong>NSE IPO Key Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #F0F4F8;\">\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Detail<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Information<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Price band<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Rs 1,700 \u2013 Rs 1,785 per share<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Face value<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Rs 1 per share<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Lot size<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">8 shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Minimum retail investment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Rs 14,280 (1 lot, upper band)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Issue size<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Rs 22,561.60 crore (12,64,36,650 shares)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Issue type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">100% Offer for Sale \u2013 no fresh issue<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Opening date<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">September 17, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Closing date<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">September 21, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Allotment date (expected)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">September 22, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Listing date (expected)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">September 24, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Listing exchange<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">BSE<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">Registrar<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #D0D7DE;\">MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_NSE_IPO_Pre-Apply\"><\/span><strong>What Is NSE IPO Pre-Apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pre-apply is a convenience feature offered by some stockbrokers, not by the exchange or the regulator. It lets you fill in your bid details, the number of lots and the price you want to bid within the band, before the issue is technically open for subscription. Once September 17 arrives and bidding officially starts, the broker&#8217;s system submits your pre-filled application on your behalf, and you get a UPI mandate request to approve, exactly as you would if you had applied manually on opening day.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, pre-apply changes when you do the data entry. It does not change how the IPO itself is priced, allotted, or listed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_NSE_IPO_Pre-Apply_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does NSE IPO Pre-Apply Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process typically follows these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Select your demat account<\/strong> on your broker&#8217;s IPO or pre-apply section.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the number of lots<\/strong> you want to bid for, in multiples of 8 shares.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set your bid price<\/strong> within the Rs 1,700-1,785 band, or opt for the cut-off price.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter your UPI ID<\/strong> linked to your bank account and submit the pre-application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wait for the issue to open.<\/strong> On September 17, your broker automatically forwards the application to the exchange.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Approve the UPI mandate notification<\/strong> that lands in your UPI app once the application is submitted. This is the step that actually blocks your funds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Because the application only reaches the exchange once bidding formally opens, you can typically review or change your pre-filled lot size and bid price any time before the issue opens, subject to your specific broker&#8217;s cut-off window for edits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\">You can review your demat and trading account details ahead of the opening on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=nse-initial-public-offering-pre-apply\">Univest<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_NSE_IPO_Pre-Apply_Block_Your_Money\"><\/span><strong>Does NSE IPO Pre-Apply Block Your Money?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>No, not at the time you pre-apply.<\/strong> Under the ASBA and UPI-based application framework used for mainboard IPOs, funds are blocked in your bank account only when your application is actually registered with the exchange and you approve the UPI mandate request. Since a pre-applied order isn&#8217;t sent to the exchange until the issue formally opens, there is no fund block, and no interest lost, during the pre-apply window itself.<\/p>\n<p>Funds remain in your account, earning any interest they normally would, right up until the mandate is approved on or after September 17. If you are not allotted shares, the blocked amount is released back to you after the allotment process is finalised, expected around September 22.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_and_Limitations_of_Pre-Apply\"><\/span><strong>Benefits and Limitations of Pre-Apply<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What it can help with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saves you from having to remember to log in and fill the form on opening day.<\/li>\n<li>Useful if you expect to be busy, travelling, or unavailable on September 17.<\/li>\n<li>Lets you finalise your lot size and bid price with a calmer, less time-pressured review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What it does not do:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pre-apply does <strong>not<\/strong> increase your chances of allotment. Allotment in an oversubscribed mainboard IPO is decided by a computerised lottery process (for retail investors) laid down by SEBI, not by when the application reaches the exchange.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-apply does <strong>not<\/strong> guarantee allotment. You may still not receive shares if the issue is oversubscribed.<\/li>\n<li>Pre-apply does <strong>not<\/strong> guarantee listing gains. Listing-day price movement depends on market conditions and demand at the time of listing, not on how or when you applied.<\/li>\n<li>You still need to complete the UPI mandate approval when it arrives; a pre-application that isn&#8217;t approved via UPI in time will not result in a valid bid.<\/li>\n<li>You should review your pre-filled lot size and bid price before the issue opens, since this is the bid that will actually be submitted on your behalf.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSE_IPO_Fundamentals_and_Valuation\"><\/span><strong>NSE IPO Fundamentals and Valuation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NSE operates India&#8217;s largest stock exchange, with a leading share of cash market turnover, equity derivatives volume and currency derivatives trading. Key financials from the company&#8217;s restated filings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total income:<\/strong> Rs 16,352.06 crore (FY24) \u2192 Rs 19,176.83 crore (FY25) \u2192 Rs 18,713.37 crore (FY26)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Profit after tax:<\/strong> Rs 8,305.74 crore (FY24) \u2192 Rs 12,187.69 crore (FY25) \u2192 Rs 10,302.06 crore (FY26)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Net worth:<\/strong> Rs 31,869.72 crore as of FY26, rising to Rs 34,983.74 crore by June 30, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation at the upper price band:<\/strong> pre-IPO P\/E of approximately 42.89x, P\/B of approximately 13.76x, implying a market capitalisation of roughly Rs 4,41,787.50 crore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The issue is entirely an offer for sale, meaning existing shareholders are selling their shares and NSE itself will not receive any proceeds from the listing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\">You can track exchange-linked and financial-sector stocks on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\">Univest Screeners<\/a><\/strong> while you review the offer documents.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Things_Investors_Should_Check_Before_Applying\"><\/span><strong>Important Things Investors Should Check Before Applying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Business fundamentals:<\/strong> How NSE earns revenue (transaction fees, listing fees, market data and licensing) and how dependent that revenue is on trading volumes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial trend:<\/strong> Both revenue and profit after tax eased slightly in FY26 compared with FY25 \u2013 worth understanding alongside the longer growth trend before forming a view.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation:<\/strong> Whether the P\/E and P\/B multiples at the upper price band look reasonable relative to how you value the business, since there are limited direct listed peers in India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>OFS structure:<\/strong> Since this is a pure offer for sale, no new capital is coming into the company from this listing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulatory risk:<\/strong> The listing needs to be completed before a SEBI-set deadline; delays could affect the timeline.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your own risk appetite and time horizon:<\/strong> Independent of what pre-apply does or doesn&#8217;t offer, this is the same evaluation you would do for any IPO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSE_IPO_Listing_Details\"><\/span><strong>NSE IPO Listing Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NSE shares are expected to list on <strong>BSE<\/strong> on or around September 24, rather than on NSE&#8217;s own trading platform. This is because a stock exchange listing its own shares on itself would create a direct conflict of interest in how the listing is monitored and regulated, so the shares will debut on India&#8217;s other major exchange instead.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan to track live subscription figures or place trades once the shares list, keep in mind the counter will initially be available on BSE.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grey_Market_Premium\"><\/span><strong>Grey Market Premium<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ahead of most IPO listings, an unofficial premium is sometimes quoted informally in trading circles, often referred to as a grey market premium. This figure is not published, verified or endorsed by SEBI, NSE or BSE, and can vary widely between different informal trackers at any given time. It should not be treated as a reliable predictor of how the stock will actually perform on listing day. If you want to check such figures, do so only on independent third-party trackers, and weigh them far less heavily than the company&#8217;s disclosed financials and valuation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\">Download the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a><\/strong> or the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a><\/strong> to follow subscription and allotment updates as they come in.<\/p>\n<p>NSE IPO pre-apply is a scheduling convenience, not a shortcut to better odds or guaranteed returns. It lets you lock in your lot size and bid price ahead of time, with your funds staying untouched until the issue actually opens on September 17. Whether or not you use it, the decision that matters is still the same one every IPO investor has to make: whether the business, its financials and its valuation justify an application, judged on the same terms as any other listing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"background: #CC0000; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\">Univest is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Registration No. INH000013776). The content above is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to apply for, buy or sell any security. Please verify all data independently with the official exchange and registrar sources and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Investments in securities are subject to market risks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NSE_IPO_pre-apply\"><\/span><strong>What is NSE IPO pre-apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NSE IPO pre-apply is a broker-provided facility that lets you select your lot size and bid price before the issue formally opens, so the application is submitted automatically once bidding begins on September 17.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_NSE_IPO_pre-apply_increase_my_chances_of_allotment\"><\/span><strong>Does NSE IPO pre-apply increase my chances of allotment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No. Allotment for an oversubscribed mainboard IPO is decided through a computerised lottery process for retail investors, which does not depend on when your application reached the exchange.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_cancel_or_change_an_NSE_IPO_pre-application\"><\/span><strong>Can I cancel or change an NSE IPO pre-application?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Most brokers allow you to review or edit your pre-filled lot size and bid price any time before the issue opens, subject to that broker&#8217;s specific cut-off window for edits, so check your broker&#8217;s process directly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_money_actually_blocked_for_a_pre-applied_IPO\"><\/span><strong>When is money actually blocked for a pre-applied IPO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Funds are blocked only once your application is registered with the exchange and you approve the UPI mandate request, which happens on or after the issue&#8217;s opening date, not at the time of pre-apply.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_UPI_mandate_work_for_NSE_IPO_pre-apply\"><\/span><strong>How does the UPI mandate work for NSE IPO pre-apply?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Once your pre-filled application is submitted to the exchange on opening day, a mandate request is sent to your UPI app; 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