| Indian Constitution: Evolution, features, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure. |
| Functions and Responsibilities of the Union and the States, Parliament and State Legislatures: Structure, Function, Power and Privileges. Issues and challenges pertaining to Federal Structure: Devolution of Power and Finances up to local levels and Challenges therein |
| Constitutional Authorities: Powers, Functions and Responsibilities |
| Panchayati Raj |
| Public Policy and Governance |
| Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization on Governance |
| Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodies |
| Rights Issues (Human rights, Women rights, SC/ST rights, Child rights) etc. |
| India’s Foreign Policy – International Relations – Important Institutions, Agencies and Fora, their structure and mandate |
| Important Policies and Programmes of Central and State Governments |
| Judiciary in India – Structure and functions, important provisions relating to emergency and constitutional amendments, judicial review, Public Interest Litigation, Landmark Judgments |