In short: To form a government you need more than half of the seats in the House. In the 543-seat Lok Sabha that is 272.
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Majority marks
| House | Seats | Majority mark |
|---|---|---|
| Lok Sabha | 543 | 272 |
| Andhra Pradesh Vidhan Sabha | 175 | 88 |
| Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha | 288 | 145 |
| Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha | 403 | 202 |
| Delhi Vidhan Sabha | 70 | 36 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the majority mark in the Lok Sabha?
272 – more than half of 543 elected seats.
How is majority calculated?
Majority = half of the total seats, plus one (rounded down). For 543 seats: 271 + 1 = 272.
What is the majority mark in a 175-seat assembly?
88 seats.