Exit Poll 2026: When and Where to Watch Live
As voting ends for a crucial election cycle today in four states and one union territory , excitement grows around exit polls. Will BJP be able to topple TMC in Bengal? Will Vijay be able to pierce through the DMK-AIDMK voter base? What will happen in Kerala, Puducherry and Assam? While the official results are slated for release on May 4, public attention has now shifted toward the exit poll predictions that will soon reveal the likely winners across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
From live streaming platforms to social media feeds and traditional TV, we’ve compiled a full guide on how to catch the 2026 Exit Poll results as they break.
Exit polls are projections made by survey agencies based on voter feedback collected immediately after people cast their ballots. Their purpose is to estimate voting patterns and provide an early indication of possible election outcomes.
Respondents are typically asked which party they voted for, along with demographic details such as age, gender, and community. This helps analysts identify broader voting trends and shifts in public sentiment.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has established a strict timeframe prohibiting the publication of voter surveys. Under these guidelines, media outlets are barred from conducting or broadcasting exit polls from 7:00 a. m. on April 9, 2026, until the restriction lifts at 6:30 p. m. on April 29, 2026.
Reinforcing the importance of the blackout, the Commission stated that legal repercussions for non-compliance include potential jail time of up to two years and financial penalties.As per Election Commission rules, exit poll projections will be released after 6:30 p. m. on April 29.
Where to watch?
Exit poll forecasts will be accessible through multiple mediums, from traditional TV news broadcasts to the digital sites and social media feeds of major polling agencies. Our team stands ready to simplify the data as the 2026 exit poll storm hits tonight. You can watch the live updates for exit polls on Times Of India and the Newspoint app
This is going to be one of the most anticipated assembly elections in recent history as we see four states and one union territory have either a massive change in their administration or continue with the same government which they had.
You can also check live updates and constituency-wise projections on NEWSPOINT’s dedicated election page, along with separate pages for West Bengal Assembly elections , Tamil Nadu elections , Kerala elections , Assam elections , and Puducherry elections .
From live streaming platforms to social media feeds and traditional TV, we’ve compiled a full guide on how to catch the 2026 Exit Poll results as they break.
What are exit polls?
Exit polls are projections made by survey agencies based on voter feedback collected immediately after people cast their ballots. Their purpose is to estimate voting patterns and provide an early indication of possible election outcomes.
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Respondents are typically asked which party they voted for, along with demographic details such as age, gender, and community. This helps analysts identify broader voting trends and shifts in public sentiment.
When will predictions surface?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has established a strict timeframe prohibiting the publication of voter surveys. Under these guidelines, media outlets are barred from conducting or broadcasting exit polls from 7:00 a. m. on April 9, 2026, until the restriction lifts at 6:30 p. m. on April 29, 2026.
Reinforcing the importance of the blackout, the Commission stated that legal repercussions for non-compliance include potential jail time of up to two years and financial penalties.As per Election Commission rules, exit poll projections will be released after 6:30 p. m. on April 29.
Where to watch?
Exit poll forecasts will be accessible through multiple mediums, from traditional TV news broadcasts to the digital sites and social media feeds of major polling agencies. Our team stands ready to simplify the data as the 2026 exit poll storm hits tonight. You can watch the live updates for exit polls on Times Of India and the Newspoint app
This is going to be one of the most anticipated assembly elections in recent history as we see four states and one union territory have either a massive change in their administration or continue with the same government which they had.
You can also check live updates and constituency-wise projections on NEWSPOINT’s dedicated election page, along with separate pages for West Bengal Assembly elections , Tamil Nadu elections , Kerala elections , Assam elections , and Puducherry elections .
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