In the 2018 Assembly elections, exit polls exhibited a mixed track record, showcasing varying degrees of accuracy across different states. While predictions for a closely contested race in Madhya Pradesh and a Congress victory in Rajasthan were relatively accurate, the forecasts for Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram significantly deviated from the actual outcomes. This discrepancy raises questions about the overall reliability of exit polls as a predictive tool.

Exit polls aim to gauge voter sentiment immediately after casting their ballots, providing an early indication of electoral outcomes. However, the 2018 elections demonstrated the inherent challenges and limitations of this methodology, with substantial disparities between predictions and results in certain regions. As the country gears up for subsequent elections, the reliability of exit polls remains a subject of scrutiny, urging caution in interpreting and relying on their forecasts. The 2018 experience underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of regional dynamics and factors influencing voter behavior to enhance the accuracy of these predictive measures in future electoral analyses.