Process of Electoral Roll Preparation and Revision (ECI)

This flowchart outlines the systematic process undertaken by the Election Commission of India to prepare, revise, and maintain accurate electoral rolls, ensuring only eligible citizens are included and ineligible ones are removed.

1. 1.Qualifying Date (Jan 1st, Apr 1st, Jul 1st, Oct 1st)
2. 2.Eligibility Check (18+ years, Citizen, Resident)
3. 3.Draft Electoral Roll Publication
4. 4.Period for Claims & Objections (Public Scrutiny)
5. 5.Verification & Inquiry by Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)
6. 6.Decision on Claims (Inclusion) & Objections (Deletion)
7. 7.Special Intensive Revision (SIR) / Continuous Updation
8. 8.Identification of ASD (Absent, Shifted, Dead) & Duplicates
9. 9.Final Electoral Roll Publication

Key Statistics: India's Electoral Roll (As of December 2025)

This dashboard provides key statistics related to India's electoral rolls, reflecting the scale of voter registration and the ongoing efforts by the ECI to maintain an accurate and inclusive voter list.

Total Eligible Voters (India)

Approx. 975 Million+0.7% (since 2024)

Represents the world's largest electorate, highlighting the massive administrative task for ECI. This number typically grows annually.

Voters Added (Annual Average)

Approx. 15-20 MillionStable

Primarily new young voters turning 18 and others who were previously unregistered. ECI conducts special drives for this.

Voters Deleted (Annual Average)

Approx. 10-15 MillionSlightly Up (due to SIRs)

Includes ASD (Absent, Shifted, Dead) voters and duplicate entries. Recent SIRs (like in West Bengal) aim to enhance accuracy.

Online Voter Registration Share

Approx. 25-30%+5% (YoY)

Increasing adoption of online portals (NVSP) for registration, corrections, and deletions, improving accessibility and efficiency.

Process of Electoral Roll Preparation and Revision (ECI)

This flowchart outlines the systematic process undertaken by the Election Commission of India to prepare, revise, and maintain accurate electoral rolls, ensuring only eligible citizens are included and ineligible ones are removed.

1. 1.Qualifying Date (Jan 1st, Apr 1st, Jul 1st, Oct 1st)
2. 2.Eligibility Check (18+ years, Citizen, Resident)
3. 3.Draft Electoral Roll Publication
4. 4.Period for Claims & Objections (Public Scrutiny)
5. 5.Verification & Inquiry by Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)
6. 6.Decision on Claims (Inclusion) & Objections (Deletion)
7. 7.Special Intensive Revision (SIR) / Continuous Updation
8. 8.Identification of ASD (Absent, Shifted, Dead) & Duplicates
9. 9.Final Electoral Roll Publication

Key Statistics: India's Electoral Roll (As of December 2025)

This dashboard provides key statistics related to India's electoral rolls, reflecting the scale of voter registration and the ongoing efforts by the ECI to maintain an accurate and inclusive voter list.

Total Eligible Voters (India)

Approx. 975 Million+0.7% (since 2024)

Represents the world's largest electorate, highlighting the massive administrative task for ECI. This number typically grows annually.

Voters Added (Annual Average)

Approx. 15-20 MillionStable

Primarily new young voters turning 18 and others who were previously unregistered. ECI conducts special drives for this.

Voters Deleted (Annual Average)

Approx. 10-15 MillionSlightly Up (due to SIRs)

Includes ASD (Absent, Shifted, Dead) voters and duplicate entries. Recent SIRs (like in West Bengal) aim to enhance accuracy.

Online Voter Registration Share

Approx. 25-30%+5% (YoY)

Increasing adoption of online portals (NVSP) for registration, corrections, and deletions, improving accessibility and efficiency.