Voting Process
Your complete step-by-step guide to participating in Nepal's democratic process
Voter Registration
Ensure your name is on the official electoral roll maintained by the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN).
Registration is open at district election offices and sometimes through mobile registration centers
You must present a valid citizenship certificate to register
Get Your Voter ID
Once registered, you'll be issued a voter identity card.
This card is required on election day to cast your vote
Know Your Polling Station
Before election day, check your voter slip or the ECN website to confirm your designated polling location.
Each voter must cast their vote at their assigned station
Polling Day – What to Bring
Carry your voter ID card (or approved identification).
Go to your polling booth during official polling hours (usually 7 AM – 5 PM)
Inside the Polling Station
Your identity will be verified against the voter list.
You'll receive two ballot papers:
FPTP ballot → for choosing a candidate in your constituency
PR ballot → for choosing a political party
Go into the secret voting booth
Casting Your Vote
On the FPTP ballot, stamp/mark your chosen candidate's symbol.
On the PR ballot, stamp/mark the party you want to support
Be careful not to make stray marks — unclear votes may be invalid
Submitting the Ballots
Fold each ballot as instructed and drop it into the designated sealed ballot boxes.
Your finger may be inked to indicate that you've voted
Vote Counting & Results
After polling ends, ballots are transported to counting centers.
FPTP results: candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins
PR results: seats are distributed to parties based on the percentage of votes they received nationwide
Ready to Vote?
Make sure you're registered and know your polling station location