Bihar Assembly Election 2025 Schedule
The schedule for the Bihar Assembly Election 2025 has been announced. The Election Commission has decided to hold the voting in two phases this time.
In the first phase, voting will take place for 121 seats, and in the second phase, voting will be held for 122 seats.
In Bihar, there are a total of 203 general seats, 38 seats for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 2 seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
The first phase of voting will be on November 6, and the second phase will be on November 11. The results will be declared on November 14, when the counting of votes will take place.
According to the Election Commission, Bihar has a total of 7.43 crore voters — around 3.92 crore male voters, 3.50 crore female voters, and 1,725 transgender voters. These numbers are based on data up to September 30, 2025.
Here are some important dates related to the election:
First Phase Voting: November 6, 2025
Second Phase Voting: November 11, 2025
Counting of Votes / Results: November 14, 2025
Phase Total Seats Notification Date Last Date for Nomination Scrutiny of Nomination Last Date to Withdraw Nomination Voting Date Counting / Result Date
First Phase 121 October 10, 2025 October 17, 2025 October 18, 2025 October 20, 2025 November 6, 2025 November 14, 2025
Second Phase 122 October 13, 2025 October 20, 2025 October 21, 2025 October 23, 2025 November 11, 2025 November 14, 2025
Voter Profile & Electoral Rolls
Total electors: around 7.43 crore (74.3 million).
Male voters: approx 3.92 crore
Female voters: approx 3.50 crore
Transgender voters: 1,725 (as per last update)
The election commission carried out a major revision of the voter list this year, removing duplicates & outdated entries, to make the rolls cleaner.
Major Parties & Alliances
On one side: NDA (including parties such as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))).
On the other: the opposition bloc led by Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Indian National Congress and others.
Additionally, new entrants and smaller parties may influence the outcome in key areas.
Challenges & Voter Concerns
Young voters and migrants: Many young people leave Bihar for work elsewhere. This means women or family members in the state often decide. Youth unemployment is a concern.
Voter list revision: While honoured by many as a positive step, some critics allege some genuine voters may have been removed incorrectly.
Political narrative & grassroots: Local issues like agriculture, job-creation, infrastructure, migration and social welfare are high on the agenda.
What to Expect
High voter turnout is likely, especially given the number of first-time voters and the attention on ensuring accessible polling.
Close contest: With major alliances in place and many seats in contention, the result could be unpredictable.
Impact beyond the state: The outcome may influence how national parties plan for other state elections and the next general election.
Takeaway for Voters & Observers
The dates and deadlines matter: prospective voters, campaigners and watchers should mark the two voting dates and the counting date.
Check your name in the electoral roll: with the revisions, it’s wise to confirm you’re registered.
Understand the alliances and local dynamics: Often, statewide results are shaped by what happens in districts and constituencies.
Watch the issues: Real-life concerns like jobs, roads, education and migration will drive many votes.