Indian Constitution — What This Subject Is About
Indian Constitution is the one subject in your diploma that is not about wires and machines — it is about the country those machines serve. It gives a comprehensive understanding of the Indian Constitution's history and philosophy, and familiarises you with the administrative structure, powers and functions of the Union, State and Local governments, along with the Judiciary and Election Commission.
There are six units: the Constitution's introduction, the Union Government, the Indian Legislature and Judiciary, the State Government, Local Administration, and the Election Commission. The first three units carry 20% each. Note the marks carefully: this is an audit course marked (Q) — 50 marks internal, 0 credits. Passing is compulsory, but the marks are not counted for your percentage or division, so do not ignore it and do not over-weight it either.
Subject 5.5 (Audit Course) (Q) • 50 Marks internal • 0 Credits • L 2 – P 0 • Qualifying only • 5thth Semester — Electrical Engineering • Session 2026–27
About this document: 5.5 is an audit course marked (Q) — compulsory to appear and pass, but marks are not included for percentage and division.
What You Will Study
Unit – I: The Constitution – Introduction (06 Periods, 20%)
The History of the Making of the Indian Constitution; Preamble and the Basic Structure, and its interpretation; Fundamental Rights and Duties and their interpretation.
Unit – II: Union Government (06 Periods, 20%)
Structure of the Indian Union Government; President – Election, Role and Power; Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
Unit – III: Indian Legislature & Judiciary (06 Periods, 20%)
Composition of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; Powers & Functions of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; Structure of Supreme Court including Appointment of Judges; Powers & Functions of Supreme Court.
Unit – IV: State Government (03 Periods, 12%)
Governor – Role and Power; Chief Minister and Council of Ministers; State Secretariat.
Unit – V: Local Administration (04 Periods, 16%)
District Administration; Municipal Corporation; Zila Panchayat.
Unit – VI: Election Commission (03 Periods, 12%)
Structure of Election Commission of India; Role and Function of Election Commission.
Complete Syllabus
The full examination scheme, the complete practicals list and the reference books from the official syllabus. The unit-wise topics are in the "What You Will Study" section above.
Examination Scheme
| Code | Paper | Type | L – P | Credits | Internal | External | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Indian Constitution (Q) | Audit Course | 2 – 0 | — | 50 | — | N/A |
| Indian Constitution Total | — | 50 | — | N/A | |||
Units at a Glance
| Unit | Topic | Periods | Marks Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | The Constitution – Introduction | 6 | 20% |
| II | Union Government | 6 | 20% |
| III | Indian Legislature & Judiciary | 6 | 20% |
| IV | State Government | 3 | 12% |
| V | Local Administration | 4 | 16% |
| VI | Election Commission | 3 | 12% |
Reference Books
As listed in the syllabus:
- Ethics and Politics of the Indian Constitution Rajeev Bhargava Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2008
- The Constitution of India B.L. Fadia Sahitya Bhawan; New edition (2017)
- Introduction to the Constitution of India DD Basu Lexis Nexis; Twenty-Third 2018 edition
- Our Constitution Subhash Chand Kashyap NBT New Delhi
Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks is Indian Constitution worth in the 5th semester?
It is a (Q) qualifying subject — 50 marks internal, — credits. Passing is compulsory, but the marks are not included for percentage and division.
Which unit carries the most weightage in Indian Constitution?
The Constitution – Introduction, 20% (6 periods).
Is there any practical work in Indian Constitution?
No — the official syllabus lists no practicals for this subject.
Which books should I read for Indian Constitution?
4 reference books are listed in the official syllabus — the full list is in the Complete Syllabus section above.
How can I download the Indian Constitution syllabus PDF?
The PDF is free to download — use the download link in the Download section below. It is prepared by KAMALDNP Academy from the official BTEUP syllabus.
Do the Indian Constitution marks count towards my percentage?
No. It is an audit course marked (Q): 50 marks internal, 0 credits. Passing is compulsory, but the marks are not included for percentage and division.
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Download the Indian Constitution Syllabus PDF
Download the complete Indian Constitution syllabus PDF below — prepared by KAMALDNP Academy, with the full topic list, practicals and reference books.
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Source: BTEUP 3rd Year Electrical Engineering curriculum (folder2627), approved in C.D.C. meeting held on 16.07.2026. Topic lists follow the official syllabus; short explanations are the author's own plain-English summaries, not syllabus text. Please confirm with your own polytechnic for any local changes.
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