Topic 03 of 5 · Chapter 04 · Indian Polity
Schedules of the Indian Constitution (1st to 12th)
All 12 schedules — what each schedule contains, important schedules for exams, and key facts.
📋 In This Article
1. What are Schedules?
Schedules are supplementary provisions attached to the main body of the Constitution. They contain lists, tables, and detailed provisions that support the articles of the Constitution.
⭐ Key Numbers: Originally 8 Schedules → Currently 12 Schedules. Four new schedules were added by amendments.
2. All 12 Schedules — Complete Table
| Schedule | Subject | Added By |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Schedule | Names of States and Union Territories and their territories | Original |
| 2nd Schedule | Salaries and allowances of President, Governors, Speakers, Judges, CAG, etc. | Original |
| 3rd Schedule | Forms of Oaths and Affirmations | Original |
| 4th Schedule | Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to States and UTs | Original |
| 5th Schedule | Administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes | Original |
| 6th Schedule | Administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram | Original |
| 7th Schedule | Division of powers — Union List (List I), State List (List II), Concurrent List (List III) | Original |
| 8th Schedule | Official Languages (currently 22 languages) | Original (8 languages); expanded later |
| 9th Schedule | Acts and Regulations protected from judicial review (land reform laws, etc.) | 1st Amendment, 1951 |
| 10th Schedule | Anti-defection provisions (disqualification of members on grounds of defection) | 52nd Amendment, 1985 |
| 11th Schedule | Powers and functions of Panchayats (29 subjects) | 73rd Amendment, 1992 |
| 12th Schedule | Powers and functions of Municipalities (18 subjects) | 74th Amendment, 1992 |
3. Most Important Schedules for Exams
| Schedule | Why Important |
|---|---|
| 7th Schedule | Most important — Union List (97 subjects), State List (66 subjects), Concurrent List (47 subjects) |
| 8th Schedule | 22 official languages — frequently asked which language was added when |
| 9th Schedule | Laws protected from judicial review — IR Coelho case (2007) held that 9th Schedule laws can be reviewed |
| 10th Schedule | Anti-defection law — Kihoto Hollohan case (1992) |
| 11th Schedule | 29 subjects for Panchayats — 73rd Amendment |
| 12th Schedule | 18 subjects for Municipalities — 74th Amendment |
💡 8th Schedule Languages: Originally 14 languages. Currently 22 languages. Languages added later: Sindhi (21st Amendment, 1967), Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (71st Amendment, 1992), Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali (92nd Amendment, 2003).
4. Key Points for Exam
🔑 Must-Remember Facts
- Originally 8 Schedules → Currently 12 Schedules
- 9th Schedule added by 1st Amendment (1951)
- 10th Schedule (Anti-defection) added by 52nd Amendment (1985)
- 11th Schedule (Panchayats) added by 73rd Amendment (1992)
- 12th Schedule (Municipalities) added by 74th Amendment (1992)
- 7th Schedule = Three Lists (Union, State, Concurrent)
- 8th Schedule = 22 Official Languages
- 9th Schedule laws can be reviewed — IR Coelho case (2007)
- 10th Schedule — Anti-defection — Kihoto Hollohan case (1992)
- 11th Schedule — 29 subjects for Panchayats
- 12th Schedule — 18 subjects for Municipalities
- 2nd Schedule — salaries of President, Governors, Judges, etc.