How to maximise your IPO allotment chances in Nepal: a complete 2026 guide
Allotment in NEPSE IPOs is largely a lottery, but there are proven strategies that improve your statistical odds — from applying through multiple family accounts to timing your application.
Aarav Shrestha
Research, LaganiLabs
IPO allotment on NEPSE follows a computerised lottery system. Unlike markets where larger bids guarantee more shares, in Nepal every applicant who applies the minimum units (10 for ordinary shares) has an equal probability of allotment. This means strategy matters — but in a different way.
1. Apply from multiple BOIDs
Each unique BOID number gets one lottery entry. A family of five, each with their own Demat account and MeroShare login, gets five entries. With LaganiLabs PRO's family account feature, you can submit all five applications in under 60 seconds.
2. Apply early — not last minute
The CDSC system experiences heavy load in the final hours of an IPO window. Applications submitted in the first two days of the IPO opening period have a marginally higher success rate due to lower system congestion. LaganiLabs' Auto Apply feature submits your applications within minutes of the IPO opening.
3. Maintain sufficient bank balance
Applications with insufficient funds in the linked bank account are automatically rejected by CDSC. LaganiLabs shows your current linked bank balance before each application and flags accounts with low balances.
LaganiLabs PRO lets you manage up to 10 BOIDs, set Auto Apply, and get instant push notifications on IPO openings, closings, and allotment results.
4. Do not skip Rights and FPOs
Rights share offerings are often overlooked because they require existing shareholding. But allotment rates for Rights are significantly higher (sometimes 100%) because the pool is limited to existing shareholders. LaganiLabs tracks your eligible Rights offerings automatically.