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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The ‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ online course is designed for the candidates of the program to develop an understanding of the constitutional framework and its functions in the state and the organizations associated with it. The students of this course will engage in the discussion of aspects of state institutions, their interaction, and the various issues of conflicts. This certification course is provided by Swayam online portal in collaboration with the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC).

This humanities and social sciences course is a free learning program conducted for eight weeks and the students are expected to put in an effort of eight to ten hours per week to complete the course. The instructor for this core course is Prof. Amitabha Ray from St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata.

The ‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ online certification program enables students to get the certification and credit points after completing the course and assessments successfully. The students of this course will learn through the E-content, online resources, and the Q/A platform.

The Highlights

Online mode
12 weeks
Free training
Core program
Course certificate
Credit points
Undergraduate-level course

Programme Offerings

Course Modules
videos
Lectures
Weekly Assignments
Final Exam
Question-Answer Platform
Certification
Credit Points

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	St Xavier's College, Kolkata

Eligibility Criteria

The students applying for the ‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ online course should have completed schooling till twelfth grade and should be able to understand English.

Certificate qualifying details

The candidates should score a minimum of 10/25(25%) in the internal assessments, 30/75(75%) in the final exam with an overall average of 40/100 to qualify for the

‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ certification by Swayam.

What you will learn

Knowledge of lawKnowledge of political scienceKnowledge of history

The ‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ certification syllabus is framed for the students to learn and get familiar with the concepts of constitutional democracy and the functions of the state and government. The students of this course will get equipped with knowledge of the preamble, fundamental aspects of the constitution, fundamental rights, and the principles of state policy. The learners of this course will develop expertise in the concepts of the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary. By the end of this course, students will gain an understanding of the functional elements of India’s federal policy, the constitution’s fifth and sixth schedules, with the municipalities and panchayats.

Who it is for

Research Associate

The ‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ online certification program is aimed at the Citizens, students, and research associates studying political science and law. It is relevant for the civil service aspirants and those who have become a part of the Indian Administrative Service(IAS).

Admission Details

The course registration for this certification program is done online as per the following steps,

Step 1: Go to the course page using the link,

https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_hs35/preview

Step 2: Choose the ‘Sign-In/ Register’ button.

Step 3: Fill in the relevant information.

Step 4: Complete the registration and start the course.

Application Details

The registration form for the ‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ should be filled with the Swayam course account details to join the course or the students can start the course by entering their Google, Microsoft account, or Facebook IDs.

The Syllabus

Historical Context of Constituent Assembly
Compositions & Functions of Constituent Assembly
Critical Evaluation of Constituent Assembly
Features of Indian Constitution
The preamble to the Constitution of India
Introduction to Fundamental Rights
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Constitutional Position of Some Democratic Rights
Right Against Exploitation
Right to Freedom of Religion
Right To Constitutional Remedies
Directive Principles

The President of India
Powers and Functions of President of India
Emergency Powers and the Position of the President
Union Council of Ministers
Prime Minister
The Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha
Relation between Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
Speaker
Legislative Procedures of the Parliament
Parliamentary Committees
The Structure and Organization of the Judiciary & the High Court
The Supreme Court
Role of The Supreme Court
Judicial Activism in India
Basic Structure Doctrine & PIL

Center-state Legislative Relations
Centre-State Administrative Relations
Centre-State Financial Relations
The 5th & 6th Schedules
Municipality-1 ( History of Indian Municipality)
Municipality-2 (Organization & Functions)
Panchayat---1 ( Idea of Panchayat)
Organization and Powers of Panchayats in India

Evaluation process

The certification exam is the end-term proctored final exam and is mandatory for the students to receive the ‘Constitutional Government & Democracy in India’ certificate by Swayam.
The registration and payment for the exam are done online through the course website. The candidates will have to score at least 30/75(75%) to pass the exam for the certification.