NDSS Academy

Voter & Civic Awareness

Citizen & Legal Awareness · Short Course — Voter ID, how voting works, local bodies and civic duties.

3 घंटेअवधि 1Subject 6Chapters ऑनलाइनTests & result
अभी पूछताछ करें Nearest centre Syllabus PDF

Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप

  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

    Enquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.

  2. 2
    Sessions — part 1सत्र — भाग 1

    Short practical sessions with examples and activities.

    Democracy and Elections in IndiaBecoming a Voter
  3. 3
    Sessions — part 2सत्र — भाग 2

    Short practical sessions with examples and activities.

    On Polling DayFree and Fair Elections
  4. 4
    Sessions — part 3सत्र — भाग 3

    Short practical sessions with examples and activities.

    Local Self-GovernmentCivic Duties and Good Citizenship
  5. 5
    Practical testप्रायोगिक परीक्षा

    Show what you learnt in a short practical / oral test.

  6. 6
    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

सिलेबस · पाठ्यक्रम

1 subject · 6 chapters · 29 topics

01Democracy and Elections in India 4 टॉपिक
  1. What is democracy
  2. Lok Sabha, Vidhan Sabha and local elections
  3. Election Commission of India
  4. National Voters' Day (25 January)
02Becoming a Voter 5 टॉपिक
  1. Eligibility: Indian citizen, 18 years or above
  2. Form 6 (new voter), Form 8 (shifting / correction)
  3. Voters' Service Portal and Voter Helpline App
  4. Booth Level Officer (BLO)
  5. Voter helpline 1950
03On Polling Day 6 टॉपिक
  1. Finding your name and polling booth
  2. Identity documents allowed
  3. Indelible ink
  4. EVM and VVPAT
  5. NOTA
  6. Secret ballot
04Free and Fair Elections 4 टॉपिक
  1. Model Code of Conduct
  2. No money, liquor or gifts for votes
  3. Reporting violations (cVIGIL app)
  4. Voting without fear or pressure
05Local Self-Government 5 टॉपिक
  1. Gram Panchayat and Gram Sabha
  2. Nagar Panchayat, Nagar Palika and Nagar Nigam
  3. 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments
  4. Reservation for women
  5. State Election Commission
06Civic Duties and Good Citizenship 5 टॉपिक
  1. Fundamental duties (Article 51A)
  2. Following laws and paying taxes
  3. Keeping public places clean
  4. Protecting public property
  5. Taking part in Gram Sabha and ward meetings

About this course

आप यह कर पाएँगे

  • Check eligibility and register as a voter (Form 6) online or through the BLO
  • Find your name, booth and voter details on the voter portal or Voter Helpline App
  • Vote correctly on the EVM, check the VVPAT slip and know about NOTA
  • Know about the Model Code of Conduct and refuse money or gifts for votes
  • Understand Gram Panchayat, Gram Sabha and urban local bodies
  • Practise civic duties as a responsible citizen

यह किसके लिए है

  • First-time voters (18 years and above)
  • Any citizen who wants to understand elections and local government
  • Self-help groups, youth clubs and community workers

आपको क्या चाहिए

  • No special knowledge needed
  • Aadhaar or another ID and a mobile phone help for the online practice
Online tests & result Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre. Student login →

सवाल

I will turn 18 later this year. Can I apply now?

Yes. You can apply in advance; your name is added on the next qualifying date (1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October) after you turn 18.

Is the course linked to any political party?

No. It is fully non-political and only explains how the system works.

How long is the course?

About 3 hours, including a practice of searching a name in the voter list.

Download the syllabus (PDF)

Tell us who you are — your copy is made with your name, and our counsellor can help you choose the right course and centre.

Want to join right away? अभी पूछताछ करें — our centre will call you.