Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Two-Phase Polls on November 6 and 11; Full Schedule, and Key Details Announced

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially released the complete schedule for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, ending weeks of anticipation. Unlike previous elections, the polls will be conducted in two phases instead of three, a decision influenced by major political parties to avoid overlapping with the festive season.

The first phase of voting will take place on November 6, covering 121 assembly constituencies, while the second phase will be held on November 11, covering the remaining 122 constituencies. The term of the current Bihar Legislative Assembly ends on November 22, 2025.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that there are 7.42 crore registered voters in the state, including 3.92 crore men and 3.5 crore women, as per the final electoral rolls released after the Special Intensive Revision. Voting will be conducted across 90,712 polling booths, averaging 818 voters per booth, to ensure better crowd management and accessibility.

A total of 2,616 candidates will contest across both phases. To enhance transparency, webcasting will be done from all polling booths, and voters will be required to deposit their mobile phones before entering polling rooms.

Phase 1 Schedule (121 Constituencies)

Issue of Gazette Notification: October 10, 2025

Last Date of Nominations: October 17, 2025

Scrutiny of Nominations: October 18, 2025

Last Date for Withdrawal: October 20, 2025

Polling Date: November 6, 2025

Completion of Election: November 16, 2025

Phase 2 Schedule (122 Constituencies)

Issue of Gazette Notification: October 13, 2025

Last Date of Nominations: October 20, 2025

Scrutiny of Nominations: October 21, 2025

Last Date for Withdrawal: October 23, 2025

Polling Date: November 11, 2025

Completion of Election: November 16, 2025

Voting Time and Counting Date

Polling will take place between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Voters who are in the queue by 5 PM will still be allowed to cast their votes.
The counting of votes for all 243 constituencies is scheduled for November 14, 2025, which will determine the composition of the next Bihar Legislative Assembly.

Security Arrangements

To ensure free and fair elections, the Election Commission has put in place extensive security measures across Bihar. More than 500 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) — including the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB — will be deployed throughout the state.

CRPF: 121 companies

BSF & Other Forces: Around 400 companies

BSF Deployment: Nearly 99 BSF companies have already reached Bihar; additional units are being mobilized.

Each of the 243 constituencies will have one observer to closely monitor the electoral process and ensure smooth conduct of the polls.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar emphasized the Commission’s commitment to transparency and fairness, stating that Bihar’s election infrastructure is “fully equipped to handle the scale and sensitivity of the polls.”