The result will be announced on November 14. (Graphic by Abhishek Mitra)Bihar Assembly Elections Exit Polls LIVE Updates: As Bihar is set to wrap up its second and final phase of voting today, all eyes will be on the exit polls — the first major indicators of how the parties in fray may fare in the November 14 results. People across 122 constituencies in 20 districts, including key seats in Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Bhagalpur and Purnia, are voting today to elect their representatives to the 243-seat Bihar Assembly. The first phase of the elections saw a record turnout of 64.66 per cent across 121 seats that went for polling on November 6.Who are the parties contesting? The NDA hopes to continue to helm the state, while the RJD and Congress are hoping to break JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar’s two-decade-run as Bihar Chief Minister. While the RJD in alliance with the JD(U) won the 2015 Bihar elections, the alliance broke soon after. Now, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, supported by the Congress, is fighting to break the RJD’s electoral jinx. The key candidates include Bijendra Prasad Yadav, a veteran JD(U) leader and the most senior member of the state cabinet, who seeks to retain his Supaul seat for a record eighth term.Story continues below this adHow accurate were 2020 exit polls: The exit polls are surveys which are conducted by major media houses and independent agencies immediately after voting ends. In the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, most exit polls had forecast either a sweeping victory for Tejashwi Yadav or a tight race, suggesting setbacks for the NDA. However, the final results told a different story — the Nitish Kumar-led NDA managed to retain power after a closely-fought contest. Tejashwi Yadav’s RJD emerged as the single largest party with 75 seats, while the BJP followed closely with 74. Altogether, the NDA secured 125 seats, just surpassing the majority mark of 122, as the opposition Mahagathbandhan finished with 110 seats.Live UpdatesNov 11, 2025 05:30 PM ISTBihar Exit Polls LIVE Updates: Who conducts exit pollsThe exit polls are surveys which are conducted by major media houses and independent agencies immediately after voting ends.The most notable agencies conducting exit poll surveys are:Axis My IndiaCVoterIPSOSJan Ki BaatToday’s ChanakyaNov 11, 2025 05:23 PM ISTBihar Exit Polls LIVE Updates: When will the results be declaredThe counting of votes for Bihar Assembly election 2025 will take place on November 14 and the results are expected to be announced on the same day.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Bihar Assembly electionsexit polls result