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St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC) was formerly a part of St. Joseph’s College,
established in the year 1882. The Commerce Department was established in the year 1949
and it became an independent college with its own building in Brigade Road in the year
1972.
The college has in its Vision a model for higher education which encourages individuals
to dream of a socially just world and in its Mission a strategy to empower individuals
in realizing that dream.
The college has undergone four cycles of NAAC accreditation starting from the year
2000 in which it secured ‘five stars’, next in the year 2007 an ‘A’ grade, in the year 2012
again an ‘A’ grade and recently in February 2021 an ‘A++’. It is one of the very few
institutions in the country to have secured A++ grade in the fourth cycle under the
Revised Accreditation Framework (RAF) and the first college in Karnataka to do so. The
college was declared as a ‘College with Potential for Excellence’ in the year 2010. In 2011,
SJCC was recognized as a Research Centre by Bangalore University. The college has been
ranked 55th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ratings of Ministry
of Education, Government of India, in 2024 and it has been the only institution from
Karnataka to make it consistently to the top 100 in the country.
The B. Com Department of St. Joseph's College of Commerce has efficiently streamlined all
its courses to reflect an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the contemporary
business environment. Its aim is to construct a strong foundation in core subjects such as
Accounting, Taxation, Economics, Statistics and Auditing along with a choice of Cost
Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Marketing and Human Resources, studied in the
fifth and sixth semester. The courses are challenging, yet, rewarding for students with high
aspirations. Our students have been sought after by employers for their excellent
knowledge, skills and attitude, giving them an edge over their peers from other institutions.
The B.Com Programme of the college is rated amongst the top 10 in the country (India
Today, AC Nielson Survey 2016).
III.MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction shall be in English.
IV.ATTENDANCE
a. A student shall be considered to have satisfied the requirement of attendance for
the semester, if he/she has attended not less than 75% in aggregate of the number
of working periods in each of the courses, compulsorily.
b. A student who fails to complete the course in the manner stated above shall not be
permitted to take the End Semester Examination.
VI.SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
The academic evaluation of both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes
consists of two components: Continuous Internal Assessment (Formative Assessment) and
End-Semester Examination (Summative Assessment).
Assessment for UG Students under SEP will be as follows:
A. Additional Details
Mid-Term Exam: The mid-term exam covers at least 40-50% of the syllabus and has duration
of one hour.
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) Activities: CIA activities are designed with clear
objectives, modalities, assessment rubrics, and outcomes.
B. CIA improvement
There is no provision for enhancing CIA marks for UG students once the semester ends.
% 95 - 90 - 85 - 80 - 75 - 70 - 65 - 60 - 55 - 50 - 45 - 40 - Below
Marks 100 94 89 84 79 74 69 64 59 54 49 44 40
Grade 10 9.5 9 8.5 8 7.5 7 6.5 6 5.5 5 4.5 0
Point
Credits: Credits are assigned to courses based on the following broad classification:
Instruction
Courses Category Credits
Hours/week
Languages 3 Hours 3
CGPA = ∑Total Credits in the Semester × SGPA ÷ Total Credits of the Courses
Note: SGPA and CGPA will be rounded off to two decimal places.
The End Semester Examination (ESE) question paper under SEP will include questions that
assess both Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS) and Higher Order Thinking Skills
(HOTS). The difficulty level of the question paper will be distributed as follows: 40%
easy, 30% difficult, and 30% very challenging.
Duration: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 80
XII. MALPRACTICE
Students will be dealt severally in case if they are found guilty of any malpractices
during examination. The college has zero tolerance towards any kind of foul means
adopted to secure marks in the exams.
After the completion of the B. Com (Analytics) Programme, the student will be able to:
PO 1 Disciplinary and Inter-disciplinary Knowledge: Demonstrate the understanding
of relevant business, management and organization knowledge, both academic
and professional, in line with industry standards
PO 2 Decision Making Skill: Apply underlying concepts, principles, and techniques of
analysis, both within and outside the discipline to generate all the possible
solutions and pick one that shows their understanding of the problem and the
outcomes.
PO 3 Integrated Problem-Solving and Research: Analyze how parts of a whole interact
with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems by analyzing key
managerial issues in a particular industry or company and propose appropriate
managerial solutions to the situation
PO 4 Critical Thinking Skill: Evaluate evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs by using
right type of reasoning as appropriate to the situation and Analyze how parts of a
whole interact with each other to produce overall outcomes in complex systems.
PO 5 Creative Thinking Skill: Develop, implement and communicate new and
worthwhile ideas using both incremental and radical concepts to make a real and
useful contribution to their work
PO 6 Usage of Modern Technology and Tools: Use tools and technologies of digital
nature, communication/networking tools and social networks appropriately to
access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information to successfully function
in a knowledge economy.
PO 7 Leadership and Team Work: Develop a vision, translate that vision into shared
goals, and effectively work with others to achieve these goals
PO 8 Ethical Conduct: Act responsibly and sustainably at local, national, and global
levels.
PO 9 Collaboration: Work collaboratively and respectfully as members and leaders of
diverse teams.
PO 10 Self-Directed and Life–Long Learning: Create goals and monitor progress
toward them by developing an awareness of the personal, environmental and
task-specific factors that affect the attainment of the goals.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOS)
Apply appropriate analytical methods into the core business operations and to
leverage data to cultivate and nourish informed decision-making.
B. Com (Analytics)
Course Structure
Semester I
Course Code Title of the Course Category Lecture CIA ESE Credit
Hours s
per week
C5 24 HN 101 Hindi
CO/PO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
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CO3 L M L H H M L
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CO5 L M L H H M L
CO6 L H H M L M L
Department of Commerce
Programme: B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Course Title Course Course Teaching Credits
Code Duration Type Hours Per
week
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CO2 H M M L L L H
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CO5 M M H L L L H
Department of Commerce
Programme: B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Course Title Course Course Teaching Credits
Code Duration Type Hours Per
week
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CO5 L L M H H M
CO6 L L L H M M H
Department of Commerce
Programme: B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Course Title Course Course Teaching Credits
Code Duration Type Hours Per
week
Skill Development:
1 Evaluate the innovate concepts of Principles of Management laid on
Henry Fayol in different industries.
2 Examine the impact of strategic partnerships with market research firms
3 Analyze the impact of expansion from product to channel & customer
profitability analysis.
4 Application of Predictive accounting & business intelligence on
Enterprise Performance Management.
5 Present the Seven C attributes shared by experts of Covid 19 pandemic
in Harvard School Business Working Knowledge. Analyse these
attributes and their applicability in the Indian Corporate Scenario.
Book for Reference:
1 Vasishth, N., & Vasishth, V. (2019). Principles of Management: Text & Cases
(5th ed.). Taxmann Publications.
2 Robbins, S. P., Coulter, M., & Fernandez, A. (2019). Management (14th
ed.). Pearson Education.
3 Durai, P. (2018). Principles of Management (2nd ed.). Pearson India.
4 McShane, S. L., & Von Glinow, M. A. (2007). Principles of Management (1st
ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
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Department of Commerce
Programme: B. Com
Analytics
Semester Course Course Title Course Course Teaching Credits
Code Duration Type Hours Per
week
I UG 24 Psychological 30 Compulsory 2 2
FC 101 Well-being Course
Course This course aims to nurture self-awareness and meaningful relationship
Objectives: skills and to help in the development of emotional quotient and inter-
personal skills.
Course CO1 Develop a better emotional quotient.
Outcomes CO2 Formulate a healthier sense of self through self-awareness.
CO3 Build more meaningful relationships.
CO4 Display an improvement in inter-personal skills.
CO5 Modify thought and belief patterns.
CO6 Understand and deal the grief in various situations.
Module 1 Introduction 3 Hours
Meaning of Counselling – Myths and Facts related to Counselling – Breaking stigmas
related to seeking counselling – Normalizing seeking help – Self-reflection through
concentric circles
Module 2 Intra-personal and Inter-personal Awareness 10 Hours
Meaning of self-esteem – Factors that influence self-esteem – Importance of self- esteem –
Effects of low self-esteem – Qualities seen in people with high vs. low self- esteem – How to
improve self-esteem – Self-awareness activity
Meaning of peer pressure – Different kinds of peer pressure – Resisting peer pressure -
Confronting peer pressure – Group sharing activity
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6
Department of Commerce
B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Course Title Course Course Teaching Credits
Code Duration Type Hours
Per week
I UG 24 CC Constitutional 30 Hours Compulsory 2 2
101 Values I Course
Course This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of
Objectives:
constitutional values in India, focusing on the foundational
principles, evolution, and practical application of the Constitution.
It seeks to analyze the interplay between constitutional rigidity
and flexibility in shaping democratic governance and the role of
constitutionalism in upholding democratic ideals.
Course Outcomes T levels
CO1 Analyze and explain the significance of constitutional T4
rigidity and flexibility in the context of democratic values.
CO2 Evaluate the contributions of key figures like Dr. B.R. T5
Ambedkar, Nehru, and Patel in the making of the Indian
Constitution.
CO3 Demonstrate the impact of Fundamental Rights, Directive T3
Principles, and Fundamental Duties in promoting social
justice, unity, and integrity in India..
Module 1 Introduction – Constitutionof India, Constituent 10 Hrs
Assembly, Preamble
i. The Making of the Constitution of India: Evolution, Nationalist Movement,
Composition of the Constituent Assembly, Committees of the Constituent
Assembly, Enactment of the Constitution.
ii. Constituent Assembly: Role of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Javaharlal Nehru,
Sardar Vallababhai Patel
iii. Preamble of the Indian Constitution – Values enshrined in the Preamble;
Sovereign, Secular, Socialistic, Democratic, Republic, Justice, Liberty, Equality
and
Fraternity.
Module 2 Fundamental Rights and Duties 10 Hrs
i. Salient Features of Indian Constitution and Basic Structure
ii. Fundamental Rights and how these Rights are safeguarding individual
liberties iii.Directive Principles of the State Policy; Socialist, Gandhian, and
Liberal- Intellectual.
iv. Fundamental Duties
Module 3 Union Legislature, Executive and Judiciary 10 Hrs
i. Union Legislature – Parliament; Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha – Composition,
powers, functions
ii. Union Executive – President, Vice – President, Prime Minister, Union
Council of Ministry, powers and functions, Leadership and collective
responsibility iii.Judiciary – Supreme Court, High Courts, powers and
functions and Judicial Activism
in India
Skill Development:
1 Make a chart of evolution of Constitution of India and the
Preamble.
2 Identify a case/scenario and analyse the fundamental rights and
duties of the parties involved.
3 Make a chart of the powers and functions of Union
legislature, executive and the judiciary.
Book for Reference:
1 B. K. Sharma, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall of India,
New
Delhi, 2002.
2 Austin, G. (1999). The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation. Oxford
University Press.
3 P. M Bakshi, Constitution of India, Universal Law Publishing House, New
Delhi,
1999
4 D. D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India, Prentice Hall of India,
New
Delhi, 1982.
5 D. C. Gupta, Indian Government and Politics, Vikas publishing House, New
Delhi,
1975
6 S. N. Jha, Indian Political System, Historical Developments, Ganga
Kaveri
Publishing House, Varanasi, 2005
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B. Com (Analytics)
Course Structure
Semester II
Lecture
Title of the
Course Code Category Hours per Credits
Course
week
C5 24 GE 201 General English Language 1 3 3
C5 24 KN 201 Kannada
Business
C5 24 MC 203 4 4
Economics Major Core
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Department of Commerce
B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Code Course Course Course Teaching Cre
Title Duration Type Hours Per d
week its
II C5 24 MC 202 Business 60 Hours Major 4 4
Statistics Core
II
Course This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive
Objectives understanding of probability and its critical role in business
transactions, including the identification of relevant probability
distributions for assessing the likelihood of outcomes. Students will
learn to apply hypothesis testing methods for single and two means, as
well as justify the use of advanced statistical techniques like Chi-Square
Test and ANOVA for different business scenarios. Additionally, the
course will explore the applications of correlation and regression
analysis to determine and analyze relationships between multiple
variables, thereby enhancing decision-making capabilities in a business
context.
Course Outcomes T Levels
CO1 Illustrate the scope of Probability and its application for T3
determination of certainty of possible outcome of event in
the context of business transactions.
CO2 Determine the type of probability distribution on the basis T4
of possible outcome of Business event.
CO3 Use the appropriate test of hypothesis for single mean and T3
two means.
CO4 Justify the application of Chi – Square Test for testing of T5
hypothesis in accordance with merit of the case.
CO5 Examine the applicability and implication of correlation analysis T4
in determining the relationship between two or more variables.
CO6 Examine the applicability and implication of regression analysis T4
in determining the cause and effect relationship between two or
more variables.
Module 1 Introduction to Probability 10 Hours
Importance and Definition of Probability - Random Variable- Sample Space -
Favourable Events - Mutually Exclusive Events - Dependent and Independent
Events - Addition, and Multiplication Theorem of Probability - Conditional
Probability - (simple application
illustrations).
Module 2 Probability Distributions 15 Hours
Binomial Distribution (meaning and importance) and its Probability Function -
Poisson Distribution (meaning and importance) and probability function (simple
application problems). Normal Distribution (meaning and importance) –
Probability D e n s i t y Function of Normal Distribution - Standard Normal
Distribution and its applications (simple application illustrations).
Module 3 Parametric Tests 13 Hours
Meaning and Importance of Hypothesis - Formation of Null and Alternative
Hypothesis - Level of Significance – Level of Confidence - Type I and Type II Errors -
Hypothesis Testing: t-test, z-test, test for Single Mean and Test for Difference
Between Two Means and One way ANOVA.
Module 4 Non-Parametric Tests 7 Hours
Chi-square test - Importance - Conditions for Chi-square Test and
applications problems - Degrees of Freedom - Contingency Table (simple
application illustrations)
Module 5 Correlation Analysis 7 Hours
Meaning - Definition - Uses of Correlation - Types of Correlation - Scatter Diagram -
Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient - Spearman’s Rank Correlation - Probable error.
Module 6 Regression Analysis 8 Hours
Regression - Meaning and utility of Regression Analysis - Regression lines - Multiple Linear
Regression – Fitting multiple linear regression models (involving two regressions)–Prediction-
Regression coefficients and Coefficient of Determination.
Skill Development:
(These activities are only indicative, the Faculty member can innovate)
1 Identify the type of probability distribution based on possible
outcome of Business event.
2 Compute Correlation and Regression for identifying the useful
drivers of a particular driven phenomenon using tools available in
MS Excel.
3 Present business data using scatter plot for identifying
direction and magnitude of the connect between two phenomena.
4 Understanding of occurrence of happening of an event and its
distribution in different business scenarios.
5 Testing of hypothesised population parameter and present the
testing results based on evidence thrown by sample statistic.
Book for Reference:
1 Croxton, F. E., Cowden, D. J., & Kelin, S. (2021). Applied General Statistics (2nd
ed.). Prentice-Hall of India.
2 Black, K. (2022). Business Statistics (8th ed.). Wiley.
3 Gupta, S. C., & Kapoor, V. K. (2021). Fundamentals of Mathematical
Statistics (11th ed.). Sultan Chand & Sons.
4 Veerarajan, T. (2020). Probability, Statistics and Random Processes (4th ed.).
Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
5 Sharma, J. K. (2021). Business Statistics (4th ed.). Pearson Education India.
6 Bajpai, N. (2022). Business Statistics (3rd ed.). Pearson Education India.
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Department of Commerce
B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Code Course Title Course Course Teaching Credits
Duration Type Hours
Per week
II C5 24 MC 203 Business 60 Hours Major 4 4
Economics Core
Course The objective of this course is to familiarise students with the
Objectives fundamental Concepts of economics and its applicability to business
environment.
Course Outcomes T Levels
CO1 Explain the Meaning, scope of Business economics and role T2
of Business economists in the context of Business decisions.
CO2 Illustrate the range of approaches to the study of consumer T3
behavior and its implications.
CO3 Examine the law of demand and its implications on demand T4
conditions and price elasticities for forecasting demand of product
or service.
CO4 Examine the law of supply and its implications on production T4
function for determination of output.
CO5 Compare and contrast the type of market structure and its T4
implications on Pricing and Output decisions.
CO6 Describe the change of conditions of Business Cycles and its T2
implications on Monetary and Fiscal policy with business
decision making.
Module 1 Business Economics 4 Hours
Meaning– Definitions – Characteristics–Scope of Business Economics – Uses and
Objectives of Business Economics–goals of business - Micro & Macro Economics.
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Department of Commerce
B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Code Course Title Course Course Teaching Credits
Duration Type Hours Per
week
II C5 24 MC 204 Business Law 60 Hours Major 4 4
Core
Course The course is designed keeping in view the knowledge required for mercantile
Objectives and
global law and their redressal mechanism.
Course Outcomes T Levels
CO1 Explain the scope of Business Law and its implication on T2
various Business transactions.
CO2 Illustrate the legal framework of Indian Contract Act and its T3
essentials for making a valid contract.
CO3 Examine the legal framework of Sale of Goods Act 1935 and its T5
essentials for effecting a transfer of ownership.
CO4 Examine the legal framework of Intellectual Property Legislation and T4
its
essentials for obtaining Intellectual Property Rights.
CO5 Examine the provisions of Consumer Protection Act and its practice T5
Relating to consumer protection.
CO6 Examine the provisions of Cyber Laws 1999 pertaining to piracy T5
and related offences and the Global legal system and its implication
on formation, constitution and Governance of Business organization
at global level.
Module 1 Jurisprudence and Scope 4 Hours
Introduction to Law – Classification of law – Hierarchy of Courts – Brief of procedurein
Courts. Meaning and Scope of business law – Sources of Indian business law.
Module 2 Indian Contract Act of 1872 22 Hours
Definition – Types of contract – Essentials – Offer – Acceptance – Consideration Capacity
of parties – Free consent– Legality of object and consideration – Various modes of discharge
of a contract – Remedies for breach of contract.
Module 3 Sale of Goods Act 1930 8 Hours
Law of Sale of Goods – Conditions and Warranties – Transfer of ownership –
Performance of contracts – Remedial measures.
Module 4 Intellectual Property Legislations 8 Hours
Meaning and scope of Intellectual Properties – Patent Act of 1970 and amendments asper
WTO agreements: Background – Objectives – Definition – Inventions – Patentee – True and
first inventor – Procedure for grant of Process and Product Patents – WTOrules as to
Patents (in brief) – Rights to patentee – Infringement – Remedies.
Module 5 Consumer Protection Act [COPRA] 8 Hours
Background - Definition – Consumer, Consumer Dispute, Complaint, Deficiency, Service –
Consumer Protection Council – Consumer Redressal Agencies – District Forum – State
Commission and National Commission. Key highlights of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Impact of unethical practices in selling and consumption like adulteration, hoarding, black
marketing, on the achievement of SDG-3 (good health and well-being) and SDG-12
(Responsible consumption and production)
Module 6 Cyber Laws 1999 and Global Law 10 Hours
Information Technology Act, 2000 - Objectives – Definitions and salient features –
Provisions pertaining to piracy and related offences and penalties.
Essential elements of legal systems- Business, political and International
legalregulation and conflicts of laws Formation and constitution of business
organizations -Agency law, Partnerships, corporations and legal personality,
insolvency law and administration. Governance and ethical issues relating to business
– Corporate fraudulent behaviour.
Behavioral ethics and justice: - Relationship between justice perceptions in employees
and comparison of ethical and unethical behaviors like violation of conscience, failure to
honor commitments, unlawful conduct, disregard of company law
Skill Development:
1 Analyse and prepare a report on the importance of Bankruptcy law.
2 Draft a ‘rent agreement’ incorporating all the essential features of a
valid agreement
3 Draft an agreement to repay a loan borrowed from a bank on
installmentbasis.
4 Analyse and prepare a report on Case laws ‘involving points of law
of contracts’
5 Draft a complaint against ‘unfair trade practice’ adopted by a businessman,
to the consumer forum.
6 Prepare a report on the latest cases of both High Court and Supreme Court
on Environmental issues with both facts and judgements [at least 2 cases].
7 Analyse and discuss examples of violation of Cyber Laws
8 Make a visit to the nearby Civil court, and present your observations of a
case attended to the class
9 Develop Mock Court scenario in the class to present a latest popular case
from the consumer court
10 Prepare and discuss the role and importance of Limited Liability
Partnership in class.
Book for Reference:
1 Singh, A. (2022). Business Law (6th ed.). Pearson India.
2 Tuli, P. (2021). Business Law: Text and Cases (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
3 Ashwathappa, K. (2021). Business Law (3rd ed.). Himalaya Publishing House.
4 Sen, S. (2020). Business law: Text and Cases (3rd ed.). Cengage Learning India.
5 Kapoor, N. D. (2021). Business Law (4th ed.). Sultan Chand & Sons.
6 Maheshwari, S. K. (2020). Business Law (2nd ed.). Vikas Publishing House.
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Department of Commerce
B. Com (Analytics)
Semester Course Code Course Title Course Course Teachin Credits
Durati Type g Hours
on Per
week
II UG 24 CC 201 Constitutional 30 Compulsor 2 2
Values II Hours y Courses
Course This course aims to provide an proper understanding of state legislature,
Objectives executive and High Court. Students will explore key constitutional provisions,
: debates, and contemporary issues to critically analyze the impact of
constitution on governance
and social equity.
Course Outcomes T Levels
CO1 Analyze the role of decentralization and cooperative federalism T4
in strengthening the Indian political system.
CO2 Discuss the effectiveness of constitutional provisions and affirmative T2
actions in promoting social welfare, equality, and protection of
vulnerable groups.
CO3 Demonstrate the powers and functions of Election Commission in India. T2
Module 1 State Legislature and State Executive 10 Hours
State Legislature – Vidhana Sabha, Vidhana Parishath, Composition, powers and functions –
State Executive – Governor, Chief Minister, State Council of Ministry, powers and functions -
Centre- State Relations, Cooperative Federalism and Its Challenges
Module 2 Democratic Decentralisation 10 Hours
Democratic Decentralization; Local Self-Government, Urban Governments - 73rd and 74th
Constitutional amendments, contemporary challenges - Constitutional Amendment
Procedure in India; Simple, Special and Special with Concurrence of States - Basic
Structure of Indian Constitution with special reference to Keshavananda Bharathi Case
Module 3 Election Commission of India 10 Hours
Election Commission of India; Composition, Powers and Functions - Public Service
Commissions; UPSC and State Public Service Commission - Affirmative Action; Reservation
for SC/ST(23%), OBC(27%), EWC(10%) and Women(33% Reservation within)It’s Relevance.
Skill Development:
1 Make a chart of State Legislature structure and identify the people holding
different profiles.
2 Analyse any of the election process conducted in the previous years and present
your observations.
3 Study the Keshava Nanda case and make a report and also present it in the class
with your observations.
Book for Reference:
1 Ambedkar, B. R. (1948), The Constitution of India, Government of India.
2 Basu, D. D. (2018). Introduction to the Constitution of India, LexisNexis.
3 Austin, G. (1999). The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation, Oxford University
Press.
4 Sharma, B. K. (2021). Introduction to the Constitution of India. Prentice Hall.
5 Singh, M. P., & Saxena, R. (2008). Indian Politics: Constitutional Foundations and
Institutional Functioning. PHI Learning.
6 Khosla, M. (2012). The Indian Constitution, Oxford University Press
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