When to Watch Exit Poll 2026 Live
Anticipation is high as exit poll results for the 2026 state elections across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry are set to be unveiled. These crucial projections, covering 824 constituencies, will be released on April 29, 2026, immediately following the conclusion of the final voting phase in West Bengal. Observers are keen to see how these early indicators might hint at the political landscape shifting overnight.
Live Broadcast Times
Viewers can tune in for live updates and analyses from 6:30 PM IST on April 29, 2026. This timing adheres to electoral regulations that mandate exit polls can only be published after all voting phases across all states have concluded.
Where to Find Coverage
Comprehensive live coverage will be available across various media platforms. Major news channels such as India Today TV and AajTak TV will broadcast the results and expert discussions. For online access, viewers can follow updates on the India Today website, AajTak website, and BusinessToday.In. Additionally, leading polling agencies including Axis My India, CVoter, IPSOS, Jan Ki Baat, and Today's Chanakya will share their projections and analyses on social media platforms.
Understanding Exit Poll Regulations
It is important to note that the publication of exit polls is governed by Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. This legislation prohibits the conduct, publication, or publicizing of exit polls before all voting phases of a multi-phase election have ended. This ensures that projections from states where voting concluded earlier do not influence ongoing polling in other regions.
States Covered and Voter Turnout
The exit polls will provide projections for all 824 seats contested across the five states and union territory: Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry.
Key Turnout Figures
- West Bengal: Recorded a significant 93.19 percent voter turnout in its first phase, marking one of the highest participations since India's independence.
- Tamil Nadu: Saw an 84.69 percent voter turnout during its single-phase assembly poll.
- Assam: Registered a strong 85.38 percent voter turnout.
- Puducherry: Experienced an impressive 89.83 percent polling.
- Kerala: Achieved a 78.03 percent voter turnout.
Official Vote Counting and Results
While exit polls offer an early glimpse into potential outcomes, the official counting of votes and declaration of final results will take place on May 4, 2026.