Syllabus

Unit I: Introduction to Election Management

(10 Hrs | 10 Marks)

1. Meaning of Election Management
2. Evolution of Electoral Democracy in India – Constitutional Provisions related to Elections (Articles 324–329)
3. Election Commission of India (ECI): Structure
4. Powers and Functions of ECI

Unit II: Election Management System & Electoral Process

(10 Hrs | 10 Marks)

1. State Election Commission – Appointment, Powers, Functions and Role of State Election Commissioner
2. District and Taluka Level Election Management Authority – Powers, Functions and Role
3. Electoral Process in India – Voter Registration and Electoral Rolls
4. Nomination Process, Scrutiny of Candidates, Election Campaigning, Voting and Counting

Unit III: Types of Elections and Management

(10 Hrs | 10 Marks)

1. General Elections – Central and State
2. Local Body Elections – Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies
3. Electoral Reforms (Major Reforms in India – T. N. Seshan era & beyond)
4. Issues of Money Power, Muscle Power and Criminalization of Politics

Unit IV: Political Process and Elections

(10 Hrs | 10 Marks)

1. Role of Model Code of Conduct (MCC)
2. Political Parties – Election Manifestos and Campaign Strategies
3. Electoral Bonds and Political Funding
4. Role of Media and Social Media in Elections, Impact of Fake News and Misinformation

Unit V: Election Technology

(10 Hrs | 10 Marks)

1. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
2. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)
3. Postal Ballots and Proxy Voting
4. Role of Observers and Election Monitoring

Unit VI: Election Ethics and Governance

(10 Hrs | 10 Marks)

1. Election Petitions and Dispute Resolution Mechanism
2. Ethics in Elections and Good Governance
3. Voter Awareness and Participation Programs – Role of Electoral Literacy Club
4. Importance of Election Management in Democracy 

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1: Explain the constitutional provisions and institutional framework of election management in India.

2: Describe the step-by-step electoral process, including candidate nomination, campaigning, and voting.

3: Critically analyze key electoral reforms and their impact on Indian democracy.

4: Evaluate the role of political parties, media, and election campaigns in influencing voter behavior.

5: Demonstrate an understanding of election technologies like EVMs, VVPATs, and online voting mechanisms.

6: Assess election-related disputes, the role of the judiciary, and ethical considerations in electoral governance