As of late 2025 and early 2026, due to severe air pollution (GRAP Stage III/IV), Delhi has banned the entry and operation of all BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles (cars). Only BS-VI compliant, CNG, and electric vehicles are allowed; non-BS-VI vehicles from outside Delhi are strictly prohibited.
New Delhi Vehicle Rules ⬇️ 1) From December 18, only BS6 vehicles are allowed to enter Delhi. 2) BS3 and BS4 vehicles registered outside Delhi are banned from entry. 3) Old vehicles are affected most: diesel cars over 10 years and petrol cars over 15 years.
To sum it up, under GRAP Stage 3, BS4 petrol cars can be driven freely in Delhi-NCR and can enter Delhi, provided they have a valid PUCC. BS3 petrol and BS4 diesel vehicles are barred. Irrespective of emission norms, no vehicle will be given fuel without a valid PUCC.
Environment minister in his speech today clarified the earlier ban was for bs3 petrol and bs4 diesel and non bs6 commercial vehicles. But now simply all cars regardless of commercial or private will not be allowed to ply in delhi unless they are bs6 /cng/electric .
Scrapping and alternatives: In regions like Delhi, the transport department has been de-registering 15-year-old petrol vehicles. The owners of these vehicles are advised to either scrap them or convert them to electric vehicles.
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Will petrol still be available after 2030?
Will you be able to buy petrol and diesel fuel after 2035? In short, yes. You will still be able to buy both petrol and diesel long after the new car ban is brought in. As second-hand petrol and diesel vehicles will remain an option for drivers we aren't going to see the total abandonment of fossil fuels overnight.
Using the Vehicle Restriction Checker is simple and helps you stay updated about whether your vehicle is currently allowed to operate in Delhi NCR. Select Your Vehicle Details – Start by choosing your vehicle's manufacturer, model, year, and fuel type from the available options.
BS6 engines are better due to stricter emission norms, advanced technology, and lower environmental impact. How do I know if my engine is BS4 or BS6? Check the registration certificate (RC) or the compliance plate on your vehicle, which indicates the emission standard.
Can I get NOC for a 10 year old diesel car in Delhi?
Conditions for re-registration NOC:
NOC will be issued for diesel vehicles up to 10 years old and petrol vehicles up to 15 years old. These vehicles can be re-registered in any place in the country.
Diesel engines are mechanically stronger and can outlast petrol engines if well-maintained. In Delhi NCR, however, diesel cars that are over 10 years old are banned, and petrol cars can run for 15 years.
BS4 VEHICLES BANNED FROM TODAY : From Nov 1, 2025, non-BS6 commercial vehicles (trucks, goods carriers) can't enter Delhi. Only BS6, CNG, LNG & electric vehicles allowed. BS4 diesel vehicles (registered outside Delhi) totally banned; local BS4 diesel vehicles allowed till Oct 31, 2026.
If you mainly drive on constant, low-speed urban areas then diesel will not be a good choice for you as the DPF will become clogged quicker with this type of driving.
Yes, you can now drive a BS4 diesel vehicle in Delhi-NCR, subject to specific conditions. The Commission for Air Quality Management has announced that GRAP Stage III restrictions have been lifted across the Delhi-NCR region after air quality showed sustained improvement.
While 2035 may seem distant, the deadline for manufacturers to cease sales of petrol and diesel cars, shifting exclusively to electric vehicles draws, nearer.
The sulphur concentration in BS4 fuel is 50ppm, which is reduced fivefold in BS6 fuel to 10ppm. Therefore, BS6 fuel is comparatively cleaner than BS4. It contains less sulphur and reduces harmful pollutants and emissions. Sulphur is required for the lubrication process.
The ban on entry of non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI standards and the enforcement of the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule came into force in the national capital on Thursday (December 18, 2025), as authorities stepped up measures to tackle worsening air pollution.
Disadvantages of diesel cars include higher purchase/maintenance costs, potential for expensive DPF/AdBlue system failures (especially with city driving), increased noise/vibration, higher emissions of NOx and particulates (leading to urban zone charges), and higher road tax for newer models, making them less ideal for short trips where they can't reach optimal temperature.
All motor vehicles registered outside the National Capital Territory of Delhi and below BS-VI emission standards shall not be permitted to ply in Delhi during the operation of GRAP Stage IV (severe+), except Vehicles running on CNG or Electric power, public transport, vehicles carrying essential commodities or ...
Starting July 1, 2025, diesel cars older than 10 years and petrol cars older than 15 years will be denied fuel at all fuel pumps in Delhi and subject to immediate seizure. The government has additionally stated that CNG cars older than 15 years are currently excluded from this ban and will not be denied fuel.
Some states, such as Delhi, prohibit the registration of petrol or diesel cars older than 15 years. In Delhi-NCR, petrol cars >15 years and diesel cars >10 years are banned, regardless of fitness.
The National Capital Region is the surrounding area of the National Capital Territory of Delhi and includes the cities of Faridabad, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad. The National Capital Region also includes the towns of Sonipat, Panipat, Meerut, Karnal, Rohtak and Rewari.
As per Bharat Stage-6 norms, the emission of carbon monoxide is to be reduced by 30% and NO x by 80%. The BS-6 norms also sets limits for Hydrocarbon and particulate emissions, which were not specified in earlier norms.
