The Indian Constitution is a precise paper that describes the framework and operation of the Indian government. It is divided into schedules that contain significant data, exceptions, and other relevant details about particular concerns. As of now, the Constitution of India includes 12 schedules, which provide additional details and specific provisions on various matters.
These 12 schedules cover a wide range of topics, including the distribution of Rajya Sabha seats, India’s official languages, and the types of oaths and affirmations required of public servants. Each schedule offers crucial information that aids in the efficient application and operation of the Indian Constitution.
List of 12 Schedules
| # Schedules | Subjects Deal With | Articles Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1ST SCHEDULE | The list of states and union territories. Formation, Area, Boundary, Judiciary, Reorganisation Act of States and Union Territories. | Articles 1 and 4 |
| 2ND SCHEDULE | In the 2nd schedule, there are four parts A, B, C, D and E. Part B is repealed. Part A deals with the Provisions as to the President and the Governors of States. Part C deals with the Provisions as to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, as well as the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States, and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and also the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State. Part D deals with the Provisions for the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts. PART E is subjected to the Provisions of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. | Articles 59(3), 65(3), 75(6), 97, 125, 148(3), 158(3), 164 (5), 186 and 221 |
| 3RD SCHEDULE | Forms of Oaths or Affirmations. I > Form of oath of office for a Minister for the Union. II > Form of oath of secrecy for a Minister for the Union. III A > Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a candidate for election to Parliament. III B > Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of Parliament. IV > Form of oath or affirmation to be made by the Judges of the Supreme Court and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. V > Form of oath of office for a Minister for a State. VI > Form of oath of secrecy for a Minister for a State. VII A > Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a candidate for election to the Legislature of a State. VII B > Form of oath or affirmation to be made by a member of the Legislature of a State. VIII > Form of oath or affirmation to be made by the Judges of a High Court | Articles 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2), 164(3), 188 and 219 |
| 4TH SCHEDULE | Allocation of seats in the Council of States in Rajya Sabha. To each State or Union territory, there shall be allotted the number of seats thereof opposite to that State or that Union territory. | Articles 4(1) and 80(2)] |
| 5TH SCHEDULE | Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. PART A: Interpretation, Executive power of a State in Scheduled Areas, Report by the Governor to the President regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas. PART B: Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. Tribes Advisory Council, Law applicable to Scheduled Areas. PART C: Scheduled Areas. PART D: Amendment of the Schedule. | Article 244(1) |
| 6TH SCHEDULE | Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in 1[the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. 1. Autonomous districts and autonomous regions. 2. Constitution of District Councils and Regional Councils. 3. Powers of the District Councils and Regional Councils to make laws. 4. Administration of justice in autonomous districts and autonomous regions. 5. Conferment of powers under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 18981, on the Regional and District Councils and on certain courts and officers for the trial of certain suits, cases and offenses. 6. Powers of the District Council to establish primary schools, etc. 8, 9, 10, etc… | Articles 244(2) and 275(1) |
| 7TH SCHEDULE | List-I > Union List; List-II> State List; List-III> Concurrent List; | Article 246 |
| 8TH SCHEDULE | Officially Recognized Languages List: Assamese., Bengali., Bodo., Dogri, Gujarati., Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu. | Articles 344 (1) and 351 |
| 9TH SCHEDULE | Validation of certain Acts and Regulations. Land Reforms Act, Land Revenue act, Development and Regulation Act, Taluqdari Tenure Abolition act, etc. | Article 31B |
| 10TH SCHEDULE | In the 2nd schedule, there are four parts A, B, C, D and E. Part B is repealed. Part A deals with the Provisions for the President and the Governors of States. Part C deals with the Provisions as to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, as well as the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States, and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and also the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State. Part D deals with the Provisions for the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts. PART E is subjected to the Provisions of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. | Articles 102(2) and 191(2) |
| 11TH SCHEDULE | The powers of Panchayats, the authority of Panchayats, and the responsibilities of Panchayats. | Article 243G |
| 12TH SCHEDULE | The powers of Municipalities, the authority of Municipalities, and the responsibilities of Municipalities | Article 243W |
| Number of Articles of COI | 448 |
| Number of Parts of COI | 22 |
| Number of Schedules of COI | 12 |
Please note that amendments may have been made to the Indian Constitution after my last update, so I recommend checking the latest version for any changes or additions to the schedules. Aspirants to competitive examinations should keep these schedules in mind as general knowledge. These are essential for IAS, UPSC, SSC Banking, Railway, and Defense examinations.
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