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The Constitution of India, in simple words

What the Constitution says and how India is governed, explained for students and citizens: 20 topic pages, 173 important articles with a finder, the parts and schedules, and a practice quiz. Free, no login.

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The basics

Rights and duties

The Union government

States and local government

Elections, emergency and more

The Constitution at a glance

Adopted
26 November 1949
In force
26 January 1950
Made by
The Constituent Assembly, in 2 years, 11 months and 18 days
Chairman of the Drafting Committee
Dr B. R. Ambedkar
Originally
395 articles, 22 parts, 8 schedules
Today
25 parts and 12 schedules, after 106 amendments

Where to start

  1. Read the Preamble. It is one sentence, and it holds the whole spirit of the document.
  2. Read Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties: what the Constitution gives you and what it asks of you.
  3. Then see how the government is built: the President, Parliament and the courts.
  4. Test yourself with the quiz.

Common questions

Is this the official text of the Constitution?

No. These are simple explanations in our own words. The official text is published by the Legislative Department of the Government of India at legislative.gov.in.

Who is this site for?

School and college students, candidates for competitive examinations, and any citizen who wants to understand how India is governed.

How current is it?

The pages reflect amendments up to the 106th Amendment (2023) and were last checked on 11 November 2026.

Can I use it for my civics project?

Yes. You may read, print and quote short parts for study. Please write the project in your own words.

This page explains the Constitution in simple words for students and general readers. It is not the official text and is not legal advice. The official text is published by the Legislative Department, Government of India (legislative.gov.in). Last checked: 11 November 2026.