The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially announced the complete schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly Elections 2025, setting the stage for one of the most closely watched political battles in the country. The elections were conducted in two phases, with the first phase held on November 6 and the second on November 11, while the counting of votes is scheduled for November 14, 2025.
The detailed timetable released by the ECI includes important dates such as notification issuance, nomination filing, scrutiny, withdrawal deadlines, and polling schedules for both phases.
📅 Phase-Wise Bihar Election 2025 Schedule
Phase 1
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Issue of Gazette Notification: October 10, 2025
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Last Date for Nominations: October 17, 2025
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Scrutiny of Nominations: October 18, 2025
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Last Date for Withdrawal: October 20, 2025
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Polling Date: November 6, 2025
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Counting and Results: November 14, 2025
Phase 2
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Issue of Gazette Notification: October 13, 2025
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Last Date for Nominations: October 20, 2025
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Scrutiny of Nominations: October 21, 2025
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Last Date for Withdrawal: October 23, 2025
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Polling Date: November 11, 2025
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Counting and Results: November 14, 2025
🗳️ Voting and Counting Process
Polling across both phases was held between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with voters already in line by 5:00 p.m. permitted to cast their votes. The vote counting for all 243 assembly constituencies will be conducted on November 14, 2025, and the results will decide the composition of the next Bihar state government.
The term of the current Bihar Legislative Assembly officially ends on November 22, 2025.
📊 Bihar Election 2025 — Key Facts at a Glance
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Total Assembly Seats: 243
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Phase 1 Seats: 121
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Phase 2 Seats: 122
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Total Candidates in Fray: 2,616
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Assembly Term Ends: November 22, 2025
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Total Registered Voters: 7.42 crore
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Male Voters: 3.92 crore
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Female Voters: 3.50 crore
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These figures are based on the final electoral rolls released following the Special Intensive Revision conducted by the ECI.
🔍 Technology and Transparency Measures
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar confirmed that webcasting facilities have been implemented across all polling stations in Bihar to ensure complete transparency and real-time monitoring during the voting process. This digital oversight aims to minimize malpractice and strengthen the integrity of the electoral process.
Additionally, the ECI has deployed advanced surveillance mechanisms, electronic voting machine (EVM) checks, and strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct to ensure a smooth and fair election across the state.
🗓️ What Happens Next?
As the vote counting on November 14, 2025, draws closer, political parties and voters alike are anxiously awaiting the results that will decide Bihar’s political landscape for the next five years. The outcome will shape the state’s governance, development priorities, and leadership direction going into the next decade.