Polling for the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections will be conducted onJanuary 15, 2026, in a single phase across 29 municipal corporations, including high profile Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The results are slated to be out on January 16, 2026.
With over one crore voters likely to vote, residents are being urged to confirm that their names appear on the final electoral list, because only those whose names have appeared on the final voter list will be able to cast their vote.
All about BMC elections
The BMC is a 227-member civic body that is considered India’s largest and richest municipal corporation. The elections have attracted a large field of candidates. Around 1,700 candidates are contesting, comprising 879 women and 821 men.
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In terms of representation, a 25.27% decline has been reported from the 2,275 candidates who participated in the February 2017 civic polls. As reported by PTI, in 2017, 1190 men, 1084 women, and one transgender candidate contested.
Steps to check your name in BMC voter list
Voters will need to check their details through official portals.
Step 1-Visit the mahasecvoterlist.in and search your name either by filling in your full name or your EPIC (Voter ID) number. The portal can also be found through the “Election” section on the official site of mcgm.gov.in.
Step 2- Then visit the voters.eci.gov.in, select the option to find your name in the voter list, and use your EPIC number to find out your details.
Step 3- The Election Commission’s Voter Helpline App can also be used for checking voter details. The link for the same is eci.gov.in/voter-helpline-app/
What are the details that voters need to check
Once you have found your name on the list, the portal is expected to display important details like voter serial number, polling station location, and ward number. It will also include room and building details.
One should take a screenshot of the details or take a printout of the voter slip and save it. The slip will help in speeding up the process at the polling station, but it cannot be proof of identity.
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Remember to carry a valid photo ID
Once your name is confirmed on the list, voters are advised to carry a valid photo ID to the polling station. Passports Aadhaar and PAN cards are acceptable.
Central Helpline number -1916
BMC Election Cell number-022-22754028/9619512847 |
