Preferential Allotment (SEBI ICDR)
Listed companies: preferential allotment with SEBI pricing formula and lock-in period. Preferential Allotment (SEBI ICDR) takes 6 steps over about 111 days and is filed with the ROC on PAS-3.
Last updated: 10 August 2026
What if it’s filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee. OnCompliance tracks the date and warns you before it costs anything.
What is the timeline for Preferential Allotment (SEBI ICDR)?
6 steps over about 111 days, filing PAS-3 with the ROC. Each deadline below runs from the step before it.
| # | Step | Form filed | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Board Approval | None | within 7 days |
| 2 | Pass Special Resolution | None | within 30 days |
| 3 | SEBI ICDR Compliance | None | within 14 days |
| 4 | Allot Shares | None | within 15 days |
| 5 | File PAS-3 with ROC | PAS-3 | within 15 days |
| 6 | Apply for Listing Approval | None | within 30 days |
What are the steps, in order?
The 6 steps below run in order; the day counts show how long each one allows.
Board Approval
Board approves preferential allotment with SEBI-compliant pricing.
Pass Special Resolution
Members approve via SR at GM.
SEBI ICDR Compliance
Ensure compliance with SEBI ICDR pricing formula, lock-in requirements, and disclosure norms.
- SEBI ICDR pricing formula applied
- Lock-in requirements met
- Disclosure norms followed
Allot Shares
Allot shares as per SEBI timeline requirements.
File PAS-3 with ROC
File return of allotment within 15 days.
Apply for Listing Approval
Apply to stock exchange for listing of newly allotted shares.
Every guide runs like this in OnCompliance: steps in order, dates in view, paperwork made for you at each step.
Common questions
How long does Preferential Allotment (SEBI ICDR) take?
About 111 days across 6 steps. The first step is: Board Approval.
Which MCA form is filed for Preferential Allotment (SEBI ICDR)?
PAS-3. PAS-3 is the return of allotment filing under §39 of the Companies Act 2013.
What does it cost if PAS-3 is filed late?
MCA charges additional fees that rise with the delay, up to 12 times the normal filing fee.
Can OnCompliance run Preferential Allotment (SEBI ICDR) for me?
Yes. OnCompliance runs the same steps in order, dates in view, with the paperwork made for you at each step.