An IPO on Meroshare is where many Nepali investors take their first real step, and where the confusion starts: which issues are open, who is eligible, how many units to apply for, and where to check the result. This guide walks through it, and shows how StockYatra’s free IPO tracker keeps the details in one place.
What you need, once
- A Demat account, opened through a depository participant (a bank or broker).
- A Meroshare account linked to that Demat.
- A bank account with ASBA enabled, and your CRN (customer reference number) from that bank.
- Your Meroshare PIN and transaction PIN.
- Enough balance for the units. The amount is blocked, not taken, until allotment.
Apply on Meroshare in four steps
- Check the issue. Confirm it is open, that you are eligible, the price per unit and the minimum units.
- Open Meroshare during the open window and go to My ASBA. The issue is under current applications.
- Choose the company, select your ASBA bank and account, enter the units (usually at least 10) and your CRN, accept the declaration, enter your transaction PIN and submit.
- After the allotment date, check the result in Meroshare or at iporesult.cdsc.com.np. If allotted, the shares appear in your Demat and can be sold after listing.
Mistakes that get applications rejected
| Mistake | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| Applying after the close | Watch the countdown and any extended close date |
| Wrong CRN or low balance | Double-check the CRN and keep the full amount in the ASBA account |
| Wrong quota | Only apply under locals or foreign-employment quotas if you qualify |
| Sharing your PIN or OTP | No real helper needs it; “we will apply for you” is a red flag |
| Paying for “guaranteed allotment” | Allotment follows the official process, often a lottery when oversubscribed |
More on the last two: Stock market scams in Nepal.
The StockYatra IPO tracker
Open IPO Calendar from the StockYatra menu (it is also on stockyatra.com and the web trade terminal). It covers IPOs, FPOs, right shares, debentures, mutual funds and auctions. Each issue card shows:
- Company, symbol, sector and the credit rating where one is published.
- Units on offer, price per unit, minimum and maximum units.
- Eligibility: general public, project-affected locals, Nepalis in foreign employment, staff, or existing shareholders for right shares.
- Issue manager and dates: opening, closing, extension, allotment, listing.
- Prospectus link, highlights and a short summary.
Statuses move from upcoming → open → closing soon → closed → allotment → listed, worked out from the dates, with a live countdown while an issue is open. Open issues come first. The team maintains the catalogue by hand from public information; it already holds 97 past issues as of 29 September 2026.
Learn before you apply
An IPO is still an investment in a real company with real risk. StockYatra’s Academy has courses on IPOs, FPOs, right shares, Demat, Meroshare and C-ASBA, with videos in Nepali, English and Hindi (Learn the stock market in Nepali, free). Then practise trading skills with virtual coins before any rupee is at stake: How to start trading in Nepal without losing money. Source: StockYatra blog.
Keep reading: How to start trading in Nepal without losing money · Stock market scams in Nepal · Learn the stock market in Nepali, free · NEPSE’s new trading rules (2026)
StockYatra is an educational paper-trading simulator. Coins are virtual, have no monetary value and cannot be withdrawn or exchanged for money. StockYatra does not facilitate the buying or selling of real securities and does not constitute investment, financial or trading advice. Market data is for learning purposes only.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to apply for an IPO in Nepal?
A Demat account opened through a depository participant (a bank or broker), a Meroshare account linked to it, a bank account with ASBA enabled and your CRN from that bank, your Meroshare and transaction PINs, and enough balance for the units you apply for.
How many units can I apply for?
Each issue sets a minimum and maximum. The minimum is usually 10 units. StockYatra’s IPO tracker shows both for every issue, but always confirm on Meroshare and the official notice.
Is my money taken when I apply?
It is blocked, not taken, in your ASBA account until allotment. If you are not allotted, the block is released.
Where do I check the IPO result?
In Meroshare, or on the CDSC IPO result site, iporesult.cdsc.com.np, after the allotment date.
Can I apply for an IPO through StockYatra?
No. StockYatra is informational only. It never takes applications or payments. Every application happens on Meroshare through your ASBA bank.
