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Polling for the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections, including the crucial and cash-rich Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), will take place on January 15, 2026, in a single phase across 29 municipal corporations.
The counting of votes and declaration of results are scheduled for January 16, 2026.
With over one crore voters expected to participate, authorities are urging residents to verify their details in advance, as only those whose names appear on the final electoral roll will be allowed to vote.
Key details of BMC elections 2026
The 227-member BMC is widely regarded as India’s largest and richest civic body. Around 1,700 candidates are contesting the 2026 civic polls, including 879 women and 821 men, as per news agency PTI.
The overall number of candidates marks a significant decline of over 25% compared to the previous elections in 2017 when 2,275 candidates had contested including 1,190 males, 1,084 females and one transgender candidate, as per PTI.
Why checking your name on voter list matters
Election officials have stressed that voters must confirm their inclusion in the final voter list to avoid last-minute issues on polling day. Those not listed will not be permitted to cast their vote.
Steps to check your name in the BMC voter list
Voters can verify their details through multiple official platforms:
Step 1: Maharashtra State Election Commission portal
Visit mahasecvoterlist.in and search using either your full name or EPIC (Voter ID) number. The same link is also accessible through the “Election” section on mcgm.gov.in.
Read more: BMC Elections 2026: Mumbai set to vote for 227 corporators on Jan 15; know your candidates
Step 2: National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP)
Go to voters.eci.gov.in, select the option to search your name in the voter list, and enter your EPIC number.
Step 3: Voter Helpline App
Voters may also use the Election Commission’s Voter Helpline App, available at eci.gov.in/voter-helpline-app/.
The same steps would also apply for voters from all the 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra.
What details you should verify
Once listed, voters can view key information such as serial number, polling station address, ward number, and room or building details.
While a voter slip printout or screenshot can help at the booth, it does not serve as proof of identity.
Also, voters must bring a valid photo ID, such as Aadhaar card, PAN card or passport, to the polling station.
Read more: Maharashtra Municipal Election 2026: What's open and closed in Mumbai on Jan 15 during BMC polls
The counting of votes and declaration of results are scheduled for January 16, 2026.
With over one crore voters expected to participate, authorities are urging residents to verify their details in advance, as only those whose names appear on the final electoral roll will be allowed to vote.
Key details of BMC elections 2026
The 227-member BMC is widely regarded as India’s largest and richest civic body. Around 1,700 candidates are contesting the 2026 civic polls, including 879 women and 821 men, as per news agency PTI.
The overall number of candidates marks a significant decline of over 25% compared to the previous elections in 2017 when 2,275 candidates had contested including 1,190 males, 1,084 females and one transgender candidate, as per PTI.
Why checking your name on voter list matters
Election officials have stressed that voters must confirm their inclusion in the final voter list to avoid last-minute issues on polling day. Those not listed will not be permitted to cast their vote.
Steps to check your name in the BMC voter list
Voters can verify their details through multiple official platforms:
Step 1: Maharashtra State Election Commission portal
Visit mahasecvoterlist.in and search using either your full name or EPIC (Voter ID) number. The same link is also accessible through the “Election” section on mcgm.gov.in.
Read more: BMC Elections 2026: Mumbai set to vote for 227 corporators on Jan 15; know your candidates
Step 2: National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP)
Go to voters.eci.gov.in, select the option to search your name in the voter list, and enter your EPIC number.
Step 3: Voter Helpline App
Voters may also use the Election Commission’s Voter Helpline App, available at eci.gov.in/voter-helpline-app/.
The same steps would also apply for voters from all the 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra.
What details you should verify
Once listed, voters can view key information such as serial number, polling station address, ward number, and room or building details.
While a voter slip printout or screenshot can help at the booth, it does not serve as proof of identity.
Also, voters must bring a valid photo ID, such as Aadhaar card, PAN card or passport, to the polling station.
Read more: Maharashtra Municipal Election 2026: What's open and closed in Mumbai on Jan 15 during BMC polls
