The Indian Institute of Information Technology – Allahabad (IIIT-A) has announced that the study of the Indian Constitution will be introduced as a minor optional subject for its BTech students. The initiative will be implemented from the third semester for students enrolling in the academic session beginning in July 2025. Under the revised curriculum, courses on the Indian Constitution will be offered under the Humanities and Social Sciences category, allowing students to combine their technical education with a deeper understanding of constitutional values, fundamental rights, and civic duties.
The proposal was approved during a recent meeting of the institute’s Senate, the apex academic body, which also made significant changes to the minor credit system. Earlier, BTech students had to complete five minor courses of 3 credits each, totaling 15 credits. Under the new structure, the requirement has been reduced to four courses of 3 credits each (12 credits), with the remaining 3 credits absorbed into core BTech subjects. This adjustment aims to ease the academic load without diluting the overall learning experience.
The BTech programme at IIIT-A currently offers three branches: Information Technology (IT), IT (Business Informatics), and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). Under the revised credit framework, subjects such as Probability and Statistics, Computer Graphics, and Operations Research have been strengthened for IT and IT (BI) students, while ECE students will see increased credits in Probability and Statistics and the Electronic Workshop. Credits for Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management subjects – including the Indian Constitution and Universal Human Values – have also been enhanced.
Institute officials said the initiative is expected to widen students’ academic perspectives, helping them develop a holistic understanding of their social and constitutional responsibilities alongside their technical expertise.