IPO Allotment and Listing in Nepal: How It Really Works

Lottery allotment, checking results, listing at NEPSE, and realistic expectations for beginners.

By DigitalNepal · Updated 2026-10-04 · Verify current figures on official sources

Oversubscribed IPOs in Nepal allot shares by lottery, so applying does not guarantee shares. Understanding the flow prevents disappointment and mistakes.

After allotment, shares list on NEPSE where the market - not the company - decides the price from the first trading day.

Steps

1Apply correctly in MeroShare
Apply during the issue window with the right CRN/bank, correct kitta, and sufficient balance. One verified application per person - duplicates get rejected.
2Wait for the lottery
The issue manager processes applications and runs allotment. Timelines vary per issue; follow the official notice, not social media rumours.
3Check results officially
Check allotment in MeroShare and official result channels only. Screenshots of 'confirmed allotment' in groups are often fake.
4Understand listing
After listing approval, the scrip starts trading on NEPSE within its price band. Listing-day prices can rise or fall - there is no guaranteed profit.
5Decide hold vs sell calmly
Allotted 10 kitta rarely changes a life. Decide based on the company's business and your goals, not listing-day excitement.

Good to know: Anyone selling 'guaranteed IPO allotment' for a fee is scamming you. Allotment is a verifiable lottery - money cannot influence it.

Information last verified: 2026-10-04. Prices, fees, rules and requirements change - confirm on the official website or office before acting. DigitalNepal.tech is independent and not affiliated with any provider or government body.