As the second and final phase of Bihar’s 2025 Assembly Elections concludes, exit polls will be released after 6:30 PM IST on November 11. These surveys, conducted by leading media agencies, offer early insights into voter sentiment ahead of the official results, which are scheduled for November 14.
Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Where to Watch and How They Work
With voting now complete across all 243 constituencies in Bihar, attention turns to the much-anticipated exit poll results, which will offer the first glimpse into the likely outcome of this high-stakes election. As per the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines, exit polls can only be released after the final phase of voting concludes — that is, post 6:30 PM IST on November 11.
Key Highlights: When and Where to Watch
Broadcast Timing
Exit poll results will be aired after 6:30 PM IST on November 11, once polling officially ends across the state.
Where to Watch
Major news networks including News18, India Today, Aaj Tak, ABP News, and Zee News will livestream the results on TV and digital platforms.
Online portals such as India TV, Free Press Journal, and Indian Express will also provide real-time updates.
Who’s Conducting the Polls
Leading agencies like Axis My India, Today’s Chanakya, CVoter, and Jan Ki Baat are among those conducting exit polls for various media houses.
How Exit Polls Are Conducted
Survey Methodology
Exit polls are conducted by interviewing voters immediately after they cast their ballots, typically outside polling stations.
Respondents are asked about their vote choice, demographics, and key issues influencing their decision.
Sampling and Accuracy
Agencies use stratified random sampling to ensure representation across caste, gender, age, and geography.
While not always accurate, exit polls are seen as indicative of voter trends, especially when multiple polls show similar outcomes.
Legal Restrictions
The ECI prohibits the publication of exit poll data before the final phase of voting ends, to prevent influencing voter behavior.
As Bihar awaits the official results on November 14, tonight’s exit polls will set the tone for political discourse and party strategies in the days ahead.
Sources: India TV News, Free Press Journal, India Today