When a party is recognized as a state-level political party?
1
Gains 3% or 3 seats in the assembly, whichever is higher.
2
Gains 6% of the total valid votes polled in Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections.
3
Recognized as a local level party in at least four states.
4
Gains 5% of the total valid votes in Lok Sabha elections and at least 2 seats.