Home The Constitution Part XXI Article 371E

Art. 371E Part XXI: Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions

Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh

Exact text — Constitution of India

Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of a University in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

A short, specific Article authorising Parliament to establish a Central University in Andhra Pradesh — part of the broader package of provisions addressing the state's specific developmental and educational needs following its 1956 formation from the merger of Telugu-speaking regions.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is the constitutional basis for the University of Hyderabad (established under this Article's authority) — a specific, named educational institution commitment written directly into the Constitution's text for this particular state.

Read alongside this one

Art. 371d — Special Provisions for Andhra Pradesh or Telangana

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 371E

Was this University actually established?

Yes — the University of Hyderabad was established under this Article's authority, fulfilling this specific constitutional commitment.

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