The Indian Constitution originally contained 395 articles divided into 22 parts and 8 schedules when it came into effect on January 26, 1950
. Over time, through numerous amendments, the number of articles has increased. As of the latest updates in 2025, the Constitution now has approximately 448 to 470 articles grouped into 25 parts and 12 schedules
. To summarize:
- Original number of articles: 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules
- Current number of articles: Around 448 to 470 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules
The increase is due to amendments adding new articles and parts over the years
