Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry Results Today

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: PMARQ Projects BJP 150-175 Seats in Bengal, TMC at 118-138

In West Bengal, the PMARQ exit poll has projected the BJP in a commanding position, estimating the party at 150 to 175 seats. The TMC is placed in the 118 to 138 seat range, while the Congress is projected to secure 2 to 6 seats, suggesting a competitive contest overall but with a clear edge for the BJP in the latest forecast.
West Bengal Exit Poll 2026: PMARQ Projection
1. BJP
150-175 seats
2. TMC
118-138 seats
3. Congress
2-6 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Today’s Chanakya Gives BJP Edge in Bengal With 150-160 Seats

In West Bengal, the Today’s Chanakya exit poll has projected the BJP ahead in the state, estimating the party at 150 to 160 seats. The TMC+ alliance is placed in the 130 to 140 seat range, suggesting a competitive contest but with a clear edge for the BJP in the overall tally. If the projection holds, it could signal a major political shift in one of the most closely watched elections of the evening.

West Bengal Exit Poll 2026: Today’s Chanakya Projection

1. BJP
150-160 seats

2. TMC+
130-140 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Matrize News Gives BJP Edge in Bengal, TMC Close Behind

In West Bengal, the Matrize News exit poll has projected a tightly fought contest, with the BJP holding a narrow edge over the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The survey estimates the BJP at 146 to 161 seats, while the TMC is projected to secure 130 to 140 seats, pointing to a close and high-stakes battle in one of the most closely watched states of the evening.

West Bengal Exit Poll 2026: Matrize Projection

1. BJP
146-161 seats

2. TMC
130-140 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: People’s Pulse Predicts TMC Above 110 Seats in Bengal

In West Bengal, the People’s Pulse exit poll has projected the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to cross the 110-seat mark, indicating that the ruling party remains a strong force in the state. The forecast suggests TMC is still firmly in contention as one of the key players in the battle for power, setting up an intense race ahead of counting day.

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Matrize Projects UDF Comeback in Kerala With 70-75 Seats

In Kerala, the Matrize News exit poll has projected a comeback for the UDF, placing the Congress-led alliance at 70 to 75 seats, right around and above the 71-seat majority mark in the 140-member Assembly. The forecast suggests the UDF is poised to return to power, with the alliance projected to lead across Malabar, Central Kerala and South Kerala, giving it a broad regional edge over the ruling LDF.

Kerala Exit Poll 2026: Matrize Region-Wise Projection

1. Overall Kerala Projection
UDF: 70-75 seats
Majority mark: 71 seats

2. Malabar (North Kerala) – 48 seats
LDF: 11-14
UDF: 28-31
NDA: 2-4
Others: 2-4

3. Central Kerala – 44 seats
LDF: 17-19
UDF: 23-25
NDA: 1-2
Others: 0-1

4. South Kerala – 48 seats
LDF: 16-18
UDF: 25-27
NDA: 2-4
Others: 1-3

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Tamil Nadu Exit Polls Put DMK+ Ahead Across Major Surveys

In Tamil Nadu, the overall exit poll trend shows the DMK-led alliance ahead across most major surveys, with multiple agencies projecting a comfortable edge over the AIADMK+ alliance. TVK is also emerging as a notable third force in the state, while the poll of polls suggests the contest is tilting clearly in favour of DMK+.

Tamil Nadu Exit Polls 2026: Full List

1. People’s Pulse
DMK+: 125-145
AIADMK+: 65-80
TVK: 18-24
NTK: 0
Others: 2-6

2. News18
DMK+: 125-145
AIADMK+: 65-80
TVK: 13-18
NTK: 5-8
Others: 2-6

3. Today’s Chanakya
DMK+: 145-160
AIADMK+: 50-65
TVK: 13-18
NTK: 5-8
Others: 0

4. Matrize
DMK+: 122-132
AIADMK+: 87-100
TVK: 12-16
NTK: 1-6
Others: 0

5. P-Marq
DMK+: 125-145
AIADMK+: 65-85
TVK: 16-26
NTK: 1-6
Others: 0

6. Poll of Polls
DMK+: 126-141
AIADMK+: 78-92
TVK: 11-16
NTK: 3-7
Others: 2-7

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Kerala Exit Polls Project UDF Return Over LDF

In Kerala, multiple exit polls have projected a comeback for the Congress-led UDF, suggesting the alliance could unseat the ruling LDF in one of the biggest takeaways of the evening. People’s Pulse, Matrize, and Axis My India have all placed the UDF ahead, while the LDF is projected to trail across forecasts. The NDA continues to remain on the margins in most projections, reinforcing the picture of a primarily bipolar contest in the state.

People’s Pulse
UDF: 75-85 seats
LDF: 55-65 seats
NDA: 0-3 seats
Others: Not specified
Matrize
UDF: 70-75 seats
LDF: 60-65 seats
NDA: 3-5 seats
Others: 2-4 seats
Axis My India
UDF: 78-90 seats
LDF: 49-62 seats
NDA: 0-3 seats
Others: 0 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: People’s Pulse Predicts NDA Majority in Puducherry

In Puducherry, the People’s Pulse exit poll has projected the NDA ahead of the majority mark in the 30-member Assembly, putting the alliance in the 16 to 19 seat range against the 16-seat majority mark. The INC+ alliance is estimated to secure 10 to 12 seats, while Others are projected to win 1 to 2 seats, giving the NDA a clear edge in the Union Territory.

NDA: 16-19 seats

INC+: 10-12 seats

Others: 1-2 seats

Majority mark: 16 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: People’s Pulse Sees NDA Ahead in Assam, UDF in Kerala, NDA in Puducherry

According to the People’s Pulse exit poll trends available so far, the NDA appears to hold the edge in Assam, the UDF is projected to be ahead in Kerala, and the NDA-led bloc looks set to stay in front in Puducherry. While the exact seat ranges vary across states, the early projections indicate that the ruling or leading alliances in these three contests are positioned strongly in the race for majority numbers.

Assam: NDA likely ahead / on course for majority
Kerala: UDF likely ahead / on course for majority
Puducherry: NDA-led alliance likely ahead / on course for majority

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Axis My India Assam Region-Wise Forecast Shows NDA Lead

In Assam, the Axis My India exit poll’s region-wise seat share forecast shows the NDA leading across most key belts, with especially strong projections in Bodoland, Central Assam and Upper Assam. The Congress+ alliance appears strongest in Lower Assam, where it is projected to stay ahead, while the NDA still holds the overall advantage in the broader state picture.

Bodoland – BTC (15)

NDA: 13-15

Congress+: 0-2

Others: 0

Central Assam (41)

NDA: 31-35

Congress+: 5-9

Others: 0-1

Hills & Barak Valley (13)

NDA: 8-10

Congress+: 3-5

Others: 0

Lower Assam (22)

NDA: 8-10

Congress+: 12-14

Others: 0

Upper Assam (35)

NDA: 26-28

Congress+: 7-9

Others: 0

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Axis My India Predicts for Puducherry, NDA 16-20, Cong+ 6-8

In Puducherry, the Axis My India exit poll has projected the NDA-led NRC+ alliance in a strong position, estimating it at 16 to 20 seats in the 30-member Assembly. The Congress-led Cong+ alliance is projected to win 6 to 8 seats, while TVK+ is estimated at 2 to 4 seats and Others at 1 to 3 seats, indicating a clear advantage for the NDA bloc in the Union Territory.

NRC+ (NDA): 16-20 seats

Cong+ (DMK-Cong alliance): 6-8 seats

TVK+: 2-4 seats

Others: 1-3 seats

Alliance Vote Share

NRC+ (NDA): 40%

Cong+: 30%

TVK+: 17%

Others: 13%

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Matrize News Predicts BJP Return in Assam

In Assam, the Matrize News exit poll has projected the BJP-led alliance returning to power, placing the ruling bloc in the 85 to 95 seat range. The Congress-led alliance is estimated to secure 25 to 32 seats, while Others are projected to win 6 to 12 seats, pointing to a clear advantage for the BJP camp in the state.

BJP+: 85-95 seats
Congress+: 25-32 seats
Others: 6-12 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: People’s Pulse Predicts 18-24 Seats for Vijay’s TVK in Tamil Nadu Debut

In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is projected to make a notable debut, according to the People’s Pulse exit poll. The survey estimates that TVK could win between 18 and 24 seats, making it one of the most closely watched takeaways from the state’s early exit poll trends.

TVK: 18-24 seats in Tamil Nadu debut

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Matrize News Predicts for Tamil Nadu, DMK+ 122-132, AIADMK+ 87-100

In Tamil Nadu, the Matrize News exit poll has projected the DMK-led alliance returning to power, placing DMK+ in the 122 to 132 seat range. The AIADMK+ alliance is estimated to secure 87 to 100 seats, while actor Vijay’s TVK is projected to win 10 to 12 seats, with Others likely to remain in the low single digits.

DMK+: 122-132 seats
AIADMK+: 87-100 seats
TVK: 10-12 seats
Others: 0-6 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Axis My India Predicts for Puducherry, BJP 16-20, Congress 6-8

In Puducherry, the Axis My India exit poll has projected the BJP in a strong position, estimating the party at 16 to 20 seats. The Congress is placed in the 6 to 8 seat range, while Others are expected to secure 3 to 7 seats, suggesting a clear advantage for the BJP in the Union Territory.

BJP: 16-20 seats
Congress: 6-8 seats
Others: 3-7 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Axis My India Predicts for Kerala, UDF 78-90, LDF 49-62

In Kerala, the Axis My India exit poll has projected the UDF ahead, estimating the alliance at 78 to 90 seats. The ruling LDF is placed in the 49 to 62 seat range, while the BJP-led NDA is projected to win 0 to 3 seats, indicating a clear edge for the opposition alliance in the state.

UDF: 78-90 seats
LDF: 49-62 seats
BJP / NDA: 0-3 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Kerala Axis My India Vote Share Gives UDF 44%, LDF 39%, NDA 14%

In Kerala, the Axis My India exit poll has projected the UDF ahead in overall vote share with 44%, followed by the LDF at 39%. The BJP-led NDA is estimated at 14%, while Others account for 3%. The poll also points to a gender-wise split in voting patterns, with the UDF leading among male voters, while the LDF appears relatively stronger among women, even as the UDF remains ahead overall.

Overall Vote Share

UDF: 44%

LDF: 39%

NDA: 14%

Others: 3%

Male Voters

UDF: 45%

LDF: 37%

NDA: 15%

Others: 3%

Female Voters

UDF: 43%

LDF: 41%

NDA: 13%

Others: 3%

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Assam JVC Exit Poll Predicts NDA 88-101, Congress+ 23-33

In Assam, the JVC exit poll has projected the NDA comfortably ahead, estimating the alliance at 88 to 101 seats. The Congress+ alliance is placed in the 23 to 33 seat range, while AIUDF and Others are expected to remain limited in the overall seat tally, according to the latest projection.

NDA: 88-101 seats
Congress+: 23-33 seats
AIUDF: 2 seats
Others: 2-5 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Tamil Nadu People’s Pulse Vote Share Gives DMK+ 38.4%, AIADMK+ 31.5%, TVK 23.6%

In Tamil Nadu, the People’s Pulse exit poll has projected the DMK+ alliance ahead in vote share with 38.4%, while the AIADMK+ alliance is estimated at 31.5%. The poll also places TVK at a significant 23.6%, underlining its impact in the state’s electoral contest, while Others are projected to secure 6.6% of the vote.

DMK+: 38.4% vote share
AIADMK+: 31.5% vote share
TVK: 23.6% vote share
Others: 6.6% vote share

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Tamil Nadu People’s Pulse Exit Poll Gives DMK+ 125-145 Seats, AIADMK+ 65-80

In Tamil Nadu, the People’s Pulse exit poll has projected a clear advantage for the DMK+ alliance, placing it in the 125 to 145 seat range. The AIADMK+ alliance is estimated to win 65 to 80 seats, while TVK is projected to emerge as a notable third force with 18 to 24 seats, suggesting an interesting multi-cornered contest in the state.

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Assam Axis My India Exit Poll Gives NDA 88-100, Congress 24-36

In Assam, the Axis My India exit poll has projected a strong advantage for the NDA, placing the alliance well ahead in the first set of projections. The latest numbers suggest the ruling bloc may retain a comfortable edge, while the Congress trails in the state.

NDA: 88-100 seats
Congress: 24-36 seats

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Assam Axis My India Exit Poll Gives NDA 88-100, Congress 24-36

In Assam, the Axis My India exit poll has projected a strong advantage for the NDA, placing the alliance in the 88 to 100 seat range. The Congress is estimated to win 24 to 36 seats, according to the latest projection, pointing to a clear edge for the ruling bloc in the state.

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Exit Polls Offer Early Trends, Final Results On May 4

Exit polls are conducted only after voting ends and offer an estimate of voting patterns, not the confirmed election outcome. These projections are meant to provide an early sense of how the contest may have unfolded across key battlegrounds, but the final picture will emerge only when votes are officially counted on May 4. Until then, exit poll numbers are expected to drive the first round of political analysis, party reactions and public debate.

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: Exit Poll Vs Opinion Poll Explained

An exit poll is conducted after voters have cast their ballots, with surveyors asking people outside polling stations about the choice they have just made to estimate the likely election outcome. These projections are released only after voting is fully over. An opinion poll, on the other hand, is conducted before polling begins and reflects voter preferences at that point, capturing public mood rather than actual votes. Simply put, an exit poll is based on post-voting responses, while an opinion poll measures voter intention before election day.

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: EC Bars Exit Poll Broadcast Till 6:30 PM Today

The Election Commission has imposed strict restrictions on the publication and broadcast of election-related content during the silence period, making it clear that exit polls cannot be aired or published until 6:30 pm on April 29, 2026. In its directive, the poll body said TV channels, radio stations and cable networks must ensure that no programme content, including views or appeals made by panellists or participants, can be interpreted as favouring any political party or candidate or influencing the election outcome. The EC has specifically stated that the conduct of exit polls and dissemination of their results remains prohibited from 7 am on April 9, 2026, to 6:30 pm on April 29, 2026.

Exit Polls 2026 Prediction Live Updates: West Bengal Final Phase Voting Ends, Exit Poll Trends Expected After 6 PM

Welcome to the West Bengal exit polls live blog as the state votes in the second and final phase of the 2026 Assembly elections after weeks of fierce campaigning between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the opposition. With polling underway across 142 constituencies and voter turnout crossing 76% till 3 PM amid reports of sporadic violence, attention is now shifting to the first round of post-poll projections expected once voting ends. While the official result will be declared on May 4, today’s exit poll numbers will offer the earliest signals on how the contest may unfold.