BNC501 Constitution of India Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Year · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2024-25)
BNC501 Constitution of India (also written as BNC601, KNC501) is a subject in the 3rd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme (Semester 1 or Semester 2, depending on your group), prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University with an L-T-P of 2-0-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction and Basic Information about Indian Constitution, Union Executive and State Executive, Introduction and Basic Information about Legal System, Election provisions, Emergency provisions, Amendment of the constitution, Business Organizations and E-Governance. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2024-25.
BNC501 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BNC501 / BNC601 / KNC501 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Constitution of India |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 3rd Year · Semester 1 or 2 (group rotation) |
| L-T-P | 2-0-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2024-25 |
| Last Verified | 2026-11-13 |
BNC501 Constitution of India Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2024-25) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction and Basic Information about Indian Constitution
Meaning of the constitution law and constitutionalism, Historical Background of the Constituent Assembly, Government of India Act of 1935 and Indian Independence Act of 1947, Enforcement of the Constitution, Indian Constitution and its Salient Features, The Preamble of the Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Parliamentary System, Federal System, Centre-State Relations, Amendment of the Constitutional Powers and Procedure, The historical perspectives of the constitutional amendments in India, Emergency Provisions: National Emergency, President Rule, Financial Emergency, and Local Self Government – Constitutional Scheme in India.
Unit 2: Union Executive and State Executive
Powers of Indian Parliament Functions of Rajya Sabha, Functions of Lok Sabha, Powers and Functions of the President, Comparison of powers of Indian President with the United States, Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister, Judiciary – The Independence of the Supreme Court, Appointment of Judges, Judicial Review, Public Interest Litigation, Judicial Activism, LokPal, Lok Ayukta, The Lokpal and Lok ayuktas Act 2013, State Executives – Powers and Functions of the Governor, Powers and Functions of the Chief Minister, Functions of State Cabinet, Functions of State Legislature, Functions of High Court and Subordinate Courts.
Unit 3: Introduction and Basic Information about Legal System
The Legal System: Sources of Law and the Court Structure: Enacted law - Acts of Parliament are of primary legislation, Common Law or Case law, Principles taken from decisions of judges constitute binding legal rules. The Court System in India and Foreign Courtiers (District Court, District Consumer Forum, Tribunals, High Courts, Supreme Court). Arbitration: As an alternative to resolving disputes in the normal courts, parties who are in dispute can agree that this will instead be referred to arbitration. Contract law, Tort, Law at workplace.
Unit 4: Election provisions, Emergency provisions, Amendment of the constitution
Election Commission of India-composition, powers and functions and electoral process. Types of emergency-grounds, procedure, duration and effects. Amendment of the constitution- meaning, procedure and limitations.
Unit 5: Business Organizations and E-Governance
Sole Traders, Partnerships: Companies: The Company's Act: Introduction, Formation of a Company, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Prospectus, Shares, Directors, General Meetings and Proceedings, Auditor, Winding up. E-Governance and role of engineers in E-Governance, Need for reformed engineering serving at the Union and State level, Role of I.T. professionals in Judiciary, Problem of Alienation and Secessionism in few states creating hurdles in Industrial development.
BNC501 Course Outcomes
- Course Objectives:
- To acquaint the students with legacies of constitutional development in India and help those to understand the most diversified legal document of India and philosophy behind it.
- To make students aware of the theoretical and functional aspects of the Indian Parliamentary System.
- To channelize students' thinking towards basic understanding of the legal concepts and its implications for engineers.
- To learn procedure and effects of emergency, composition and activities of election commission and amendment procedure.
- To make students learn about role of engineering in business organizations and e-governance.
- Course Outcomes:
- 1. Identify and explore the basic features and modalities about Indian constitution.
- 2. Differentiate and relate the functioning of Indian parliamentary system at the center and state level.
- 3. Differentiate different aspects of Indian Legal System and its related bodies.
- 4. Discover and apply different laws and regulations related to engineering practices.
- 5. Correlate role of engineers with different organizations and governance models
BNC501 Reference Books
- Brij Kishore Sharma: Introduction to the Indian Constitution, 8th Edition, PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
- Granville Austin: The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation (Classic Reissue), Oxford University Press.
- S.G Subramanian: Indian Constitution and Indian Polity, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education 2020.
- Subhash C. Kashyap: Our Constitution: An Introduction to India's Constitution and constitutional Law, NBT, 2018.
- Madhav Khosla: The Indian Constitution, Oxford University Press.
- PM Bakshi: The Constitution of India, Latest Edition, Universal Law Publishing.
Frequently Asked Questions about BNC501
What is the syllabus of BNC501 Constitution of India?
The AKTU BNC501 Constitution of India syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction and Basic Information about Indian Constitution; Union Executive and State Executive; Introduction and Basic Information about Legal System; Election provisions, Emergency provisions, Amendment of the constitution; Business Organizations and E-Governance. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2024-25.
How many units are there in BNC501?
BNC501 Constitution of India has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 2-0-0.
Is BNC501 the same subject as BNC601?
Yes. AKTU uses the BNC501 code when the subject is taught in Semester 1 and BNC601 when the same subject is taught in Semester 2. The syllabus content is identical — only the code changes.
Which semester is BNC501 taught in?
BNC501 Constitution of India does not have a fixed semester. AKTU runs the B.Tech first year in two groups: one group studies this subject in Semester 1 and the other studies it in Semester 2, then the two swap. Only Engineering Mathematics is fixed — Mathematics-I in Semester 1 and Mathematics-II in Semester 2.
Where can I download BNC501 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BNC501 Constitution of India previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BNC501?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech Common Non-Credit Courses (V & VI Semester) Syllabus), effective from 2024-25. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-11-13.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech Common Non-Credit Courses (V & VI Semester) Syllabus, effective from 2024-25. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-11-13.