Mumbai voters will cast their ballots for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on January 15, 2026; the State Election Commission has scheduled voting across the city on that date as part of elections to 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, with counting on January 16, 2026.
Where to find your polling station in Mumbai
Voters in Mumbai can locate their designated polling station using the official polling-station list maintained by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Maharashtra, which offers a searchable directory by district, ward and assembly constituency. The CEO Maharashtra portal provides the authoritative and up-to-date list of polling stations for both Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban districts for the 2026 civic polls.
Steps to check your polling station
To confirm where to vote on January 15, voters should: visit the CEO Maharashtra polling-station search page and select the relevant district and ward to view the full list of polling locations for their area. The online search lets voters identify the precise venue name, address and booth number that will be used on polling day.
Number and distribution of polling stations in Mumbai
Mumbai will see polling across more than 10,000 polling stations established for the BMC election, reflecting the scale of the franchise in the metropolis and the electoral authority’s efforts to disperse booths for ease of access. Polling hours for all municipal corporations on January 15 have been set from early morning until late afternoon to accommodate working voters and to manage turnout safely and efficiently.
Facilities and accessibility at polling stations
Election authorities have stated that special arrangements will be provided at polling stations for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women and women with infants. Typical provisions include temporary ramps, wheelchairs, drinking water, shaded waiting areas and toilets; some booths with a high concentration of female electors will be designated as women-staffed “pink polling booths.” Such facilities are intended to reduce barriers for vulnerable voters and to ensure polling-station compliance with accessibility norms.
What voters should carry and expect at the booth
On January 15, voters should carry the voter identity information as required by the election authorities and present themselves at the polling station assigned to their name on the electoral roll. Mobile phones will not be permitted inside polling stations, and voters should be prepared for identity verification and the standard procedures for electronic voting machines (EVMs). Authorities have indicated that voting will be conducted using EVMs for these municipal elections.
If your name is missing or there are discrepancies
If a voter finds that their name is missing or the polling-station assignment is incorrect, immediate recourse is to contact local election officials — the municipal returning officer or the local booth-level officer — well before polling day to resolve the discrepancy. Voters who need to update or verify their registration can also use the National Voter Service Portal and the voter helpline number 1950 to check enrolment status, apply for corrections, or download relevant voter information.
Practical tips for polling-day planning
Given the large electorates and the single-phase polling across 29 municipal corporations, voters are advised to: confirm their polling station at least a few days before January 15; note the polling hours and expected peak times (early morning and late afternoon); carry permitted ID documents; avoid carrying mobile phones into the booth; and, where possible, travel with light baggage to ease security checks.
Special arrangements and model booths
Election officials have indicated that a number of “model polling stations” will be set up with enhanced arrangements to demonstrate best practices in accessibility, hygiene and queue management. Where available, pink booths and fully women-staffed polling stations will be highlighted in the polling-station directory for the convenience of female voters.
As election day approaches, voters should re-check the CEO Maharashtra polling-station list for any last-minute updates to booth locations or timings, and use the National Voter Service Portal or helpline 1950 for assistance with registration queries or corrections. Confirming the exact booth number and address in advance remains the most reliable way for Mumbai electors to know where to vote on January 15, 2026.
