Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
Part III: Fundamental Rights
(1) All minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
¹[(1A) In making any law providing for the compulsory acquisition of any property of an educational institution established and administered by a minority, referred to in clause (1), the State shall ensure that the amount fixed by or determined under such law for the acquisition of such property is such as would not restrict or abrogate the right guaranteed under that clause.]
(2) The State shall not, in granting aid to educational institutions, discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language. ²* * * *
Amendment notes
- ¹Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978, s. 4 (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).
- ²Sub-heading "Right to Property" omitted by s. 5 of the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978 (w.e.f. 20-6-1979).
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.