Indian Constitution — What This Subject Is About
To help students understand the origin, development and importance of the Indian Constitution — fundamental rights and duties, and the structure and functions of the legislature, executive and judiciary — and to promote democratic values such as equality, justice and the rule of law, and a sense of responsible citizenship.
Subject 5.8 — Audit Course (Theory) • Qualifying (Q) • 50 Marks Internal • No Credits • L 2 – P 0 • 5th Semester — Electronics Engineering • Session 2026–27
Note: The scheme table numbers this subject 5.8, but the contents list numbers it 5.7 (and numbers the Summer Internship 5.7 in the scheme but omits it from the contents list). The “Recommended Books” heading in the PDF is empty — only learning websites are listed.
What You Will Study
Unit 1 — The Constitution - Introduction (6 Periods, 21%)
The History of the Making of the Indian Constitution, Preamble and the Basic Structure, and its interpretation, Fundamental Rights and Duties and their interpretation. State Policy Principles
How the Constitution was made, its Preamble and basic structure, Fundamental Rights and Duties, and the Directive Principles of State Policy.
Unit 2 — Union Government (6 Periods, 21%)
Structure of the Indian Union, President – Role and Power, Prime Minister and Council of, Ministers Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
The Union government: the President, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, and the two Houses of Parliament.
Unit 3 — State Government (8 Periods, 28%)
Governor – Role and Power, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, State Secretariat
State government: the Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, and the State Secretariat.
Unit 4 — Local Administration (4 Periods, 15%)
District Administration Municipal Corporation, Zila Panchayat
Local government: district administration, municipal corporations and zila panchayats.
Unit 5 — Election Commission (4 Periods, 15%)
Role and Functioning Chief Election Commissioner State Election Commission
The Election Commission: its role and functioning, the Chief Election Commissioner, and State Election Commissions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.8 | Indian Constitution (Q) | Audit Course | 2 – 0 | — | 50 | — | N/A (Q) |
| Indian Constitution Total | — | 50 | — | N/A (Q) | |||
Units at a Glance
| Unit | Topic | Periods | Marks Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Constitution - Introduction | 6 | 21% |
| 2 | Union Government | 6 | 21% |
| 3 | State Government | 8 | 28% |
| 4 | Local Administration | 4 | 15% |
| 5 | Election Commission | 4 | 15% |
Reference Books
Reference books are not listed for this subject in the official syllabus.
Suggested Software / Learning Websites (as listed in the PDF)
- https://www.constitution.org/cons/india/const.html
- http://www.legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india
- https://www.sci.gov.in/constitution
- https://www.toppr.com/guides/civics/the-indian-constitution/the-constitution-of-india/
Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks is Indian Constitution worth in the 5th semester?
Indian Constitution (Q) (5.8) is N/A (Q) marks. It is a qualifying (Q) subject: you must appear and pass, but its marks are not counted for percentage or division. The full scheme table is in the Complete Syllabus section above.
Which units carry the most weightage in Indian Constitution?
State Government, 28% each. The full unit-wise weightage table is in the Complete Syllabus section above.
Which books should I refer to for Indian Constitution?
Reference books are not listed for this subject in the official syllabus.
Is Indian Constitution a theory subject or a practical subject?
It is assessed as audit course — see the examination scheme 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.
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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.
Download the Indian Constitution Syllabus PDF
Source: BTEUP 3rd Year 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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