In 2026 the circle rate in Delhi is set by colony, using eight categories from A to H. Residential land is valued at ₹7,74,000/sq m in the most premium Category A colonies and ₹23,280/sq m in Category H. The full valuation of a property is its land value plus its construction value. Stamp duty is then paid on that valuation, or on the actual sale price — whichever is higher. These rates have not changed since 23 September 2014.
Delhi circle rate & stamp duty calculator
Enter your property details to estimate the minimum registration value, stamp duty, registration fee and MCD transfer duty. The calculator applies the category rate, use factor, age factor and buyer-gender duty in one step.
Circle rate & registry cost — Delhi
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Category-wise circle rate in Delhi (A to H)
Delhi's colonies are graded into eight categories, A through H. Category A land is worth roughly 33 times Category H land under the same notification. Each category carries a separate land rate and a separate minimum construction cost; a property's valuation is the sum of the two.
| Category | Land (₹/sq m) | Land (₹/sq ft) | Land (₹/sq yd) | Colonies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVasant Vihar tier | 7,74,000 | 71,907 | 6,47,163 | 28 |
| BDefence Colony tier | 2,45,520 | 22,810 | 2,05,286 | 56 |
| CVasant Kunj tier | 1,59,840 | 14,850 | 1,33,647 | 58 |
| DDwarka / Janakpuri tier | 1,27,680 | 11,862 | 1,06,757 | 252 |
| ERohini tier | 70,080 | 6,511 | 58,596 | 273 |
| FUttam Nagar tier | 56,640 | 5,262 | 47,358 | 403 |
| GBurari tier | 46,200 | 4,292 | 38,629 | 754 |
| HVillage abadi | 23,280 | 2,163 | 19,465 | 204 |
Minimum construction cost by category
Land alone does not fix the registration value. The notification also sets a minimum construction cost per square metre of built-up area, which differs by category and by whether the structure is residential or commercial.
| Category | Residential (₹/sq m) | Commercial (₹/sq m) | Residential (₹/sq ft) | Commercial (₹/sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 21,960 | 25,200 | 2,040 | 2,341 |
| B | 17,400 | 19,920 | 1,617 | 1,851 |
| C | 13,920 | 15,960 | 1,293 | 1,483 |
| D | 11,160 | 12,840 | 1,037 | 1,193 |
| E | 9,360 | 10,800 | 870 | 1,003 |
| F | 8,220 | 9,480 | 764 | 881 |
| G | 6,960 | 8,040 | 647 | 747 |
| H | 3,480 | 3,960 | 323 | 368 |
Find your colony's circle rate
Type a Delhi colony or locality to see its category and land rate. This finder covers a representative set of well-known colonies across all eight categories. For an exhaustive, block-level list, confirm on the official e-Valuation portal.
What is the circle rate in Delhi?
The circle rate is the minimum value per square metre at which the Government of NCT of Delhi permits a property to be registered — officially, the "minimum rate for valuation of land and immovable property." It is notified by the Department of Revenue and drives stamp duty and registration charges. You may sell a property above the circle rate, but it can never be registered below it, even if the actual price is lower.
Every Delhi transaction is valued twice: by the market (what a buyer pays) and by the government (using the circle rate). Duty is charged on whichever is higher. That single rule is why the circle rate matters to every buyer, seller and investor.
Circle rate, collector rate, ready reckoner rate — same instrument
These are regional names for the same thing. Delhi, Haryana and Punjab say circle rate or collector rate; Maharashtra says ready reckoner rate; Karnataka and Tamil Nadu say guidance value; Uttar Pradesh uses DM circle rate. For any Delhi property, all of these mean the rate notified by the Delhi Revenue Department.
Who decides the circle rate in Delhi?
The Department of Revenue, GNCT of Delhi notifies the rates. The A–H colony grading is adopted from the MCD's Municipal Valuation Committee classification used for property tax. Rates are proposed by a committee under the Divisional Commissioner, opened for public objection, and then notified.
Circle rate in Delhi 2026 — current status
As of September 2026, no revised notification has been issued for Delhi's residential and commercial categories. The rates in force are those of 23 September 2014 (the 4th revision). Agricultural land is a separate schedule and was revised in August 2023. A committee constituted in 2025 has proposed a new "A+" category for Lutyens' Delhi and mandatory two-yearly reviews, but that proposal has not been notified and has no legal effect yet.
Circle rate for flats in Delhi
Flats are not valued by colony category. They use a separate, Delhi-wide schedule based on the plinth area of the flat and on who built it. DDA, CGHS and government flats use the base rate; private builder flats attract a multiplier of 1.10 to 1.25 on the same base.
| Plinth area of flat | DDA / CGHS / Govt (₹/sq m) | Multiplier | Private builder (₹/sq m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 sq m | 50,400 | 1.10 | 55,440 |
| 30 – 50 sq m | 54,480 | 1.15 | 62,652 |
| 50 – 100 sq m | 66,240 | 1.20 | 79,488 |
| Above 100 sq m | 76,200 | 1.25 | 95,250 |
| Multi-storey (4 floors+) | 87,840 | 1.25 | 1,09,800 |
Use, age and structure factors
Three multipliers adjust the base rate. The use factor multiplies the land rate — 1 for residential, 2 for industrial and public utility, 3 for commercial. The age factor reduces the construction value for older buildings. The structure factor discounts semi-pucca and kutcha construction in Categories G and H only.
| Use factor | Multiplier | Age factor | Multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential / public purpose | ×1 | Before 1960 | ×0.50 |
| Industrial / public utility | ×2 | 1960–1969 | ×0.60 |
| Commercial | ×3 | 1970–1979 | ×0.70 |
| — | — | 1980–1989 | ×0.80 |
| — | — | 1990–2000 | ×0.90 |
| — | — | After 2000 | ×1.00 |
How to calculate circle rate in Delhi
Add the land value and the construction value, then compare with your sale price and pay duty on the higher figure.
Construction value = built-up area (sq m) × category construction rate × age factor × structure factor
Duty base = higher of (circle rate value, actual sale price)
Stamp duty = duty base × 6% / 4% / 5% · Registration = 1% + ₹100 · MCD transfer duty = 1% above ₹25 lakh
Stamp duty & registration charges in Delhi
Stamp duty in Delhi is 6% for a male buyer, 4% for a female buyer and 5% for joint male-female ownership, plus a 1% registration fee, a 1% MCD transfer duty on property valued above ₹25 lakh, and a ₹100 pasting charge. That takes the realistic all-in registry cost to about 8% for men and 6% for women in MCD areas.
| Area | Male | Female | Joint | Registration | MCD transfer duty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCD area (most of Delhi) | 6% | 4% | 5% | 1% + ₹100 | 1% above ₹25L |
| NDMC area | 5.5% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1% + ₹100 | Not levied |
| Delhi Cantonment Board | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1% + ₹100 | Not levied |
Selling below the circle rate — tax consequences
If a Delhi property is registered below the circle rate, both parties are taxed on the difference. The seller is deemed under Section 78 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (formerly Section 50C) to have received the circle rate value, and pays capital gains on that higher figure. The buyer is taxed on the shortfall as income from other sources under Section 92 (formerly Section 56(2)(x)).
This section is general information, not tax advice. Consult a chartered accountant on your specific transaction.
Circle rate in Delhi — frequently asked questions
What is the circle rate in Delhi in 2026?
What is the difference between circle rate and market rate?
Which colonies fall in Category A?
Is the 20% circle rate rebate still applicable?
Can I buy or sell property below the circle rate?
What is the circle rate for flats in Delhi?
Which area has the highest and lowest circle rate?
Where can I check the official circle rate for my colony?
Delhi vs the rest of the NCR
Delhi's circle rates are the highest in the NCR at the top end, but also the most out of date — unchanged since 2014. Noida last revised in 2019, Ghaziabad in 2024, while Gurugram revises far more often.
| City | Notifying authority | Last major revision | Stamp duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Dept of Revenue, GNCT | September 2014 | 6% / 4% / 5% + 1% transfer duty |
| Noida & Greater Noida | DM Gautam Buddh Nagar | August 2019 | 7%, less capped women's remission |
| Gurugram | Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram | Revised frequently | 7% male / 5% female |
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Official sources & disclaimer
- Dept of Revenue — 4th revision of minimum (circle) rates, 23 September 2014
- Delhi e-Valuation portal — official property valuation calculator
- Dept of Revenue — public notifications (monitored for revisions)
Disclaimer. This page is general information. Circle rate figures are transcribed from government notifications, but M3M Properties is not a government body and cannot guarantee that a Sub-Registrar will adopt the same valuation. Confirm the applicable rate on the official portal and take professional advice before executing a sale deed. Nothing here is tax or legal advice.
