NIOS 338 — Introduction to Law — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for NIOS 338 — Introduction to Law — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Meaning of Law
Chapter 2: Classification of Legal System
Chapter 3: Personal Law I: Hindu and Muslim Law
Chapter 4: Personal Law II: Christian, Parsi and Jewish Law
Chapter 5: Normative Functions of Law and Social Control
Chapter 6: Principles of Natural Justice
Chapter 7: Techniques of Law and Remedies I
Chapter 8: Techniques of Law and Remedies II
Chapter 9: Civil and Criminal Law
Chapter 10: Public Law and Private Law
Chapter 11: Territorial Law
Chapter 12: Substantive Law and Procedural or Adjective Law
Chapter 13: Justice Delivery System
Chapter 14: Indian Judicial System
Chapter 15: Alternate Dispute Resolution Mechanism
Chapter 16: Legal Services and Lok Adalat
Chapter 17: Constitutionalism and Preamble
Chapter 18: Directive Principles of State Policy
Chapter 19: The Constitution of India - Its Nature
Chapter 20: Fundamental Rights and Duties
Chapter 21: The Judiciary
Chapter 22: The Executive
Chapter 23: The Legislature
Chapter 24: Contemporary Developments
Chapter 25: Sustainable Development
Chapter 26: Environmental Law
Chapter 27: General Principles of Environmental Law
Chapter 28: Consumer Protection
Chapter 29: Unfair Trade Practices
Chapter 30: Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies
Chapter 31: Consumer Activism

Exam paper pattern

Section	What to expect
Q1-Q20	Answer all 20 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options and carries 1 mark.
Q21	Match the items in Column A with the correct items in Column B.
Q22-Q23	Fill in the blanks. Each question has two one-mark blanks.
Q24-Q26	Write True or False for the statements given. Each question has two one-mark statements.
Q27	Fill in the blanks in the given statement.
Q28	Write True or False for the two statements given.
Q29	Fill in the blanks in the given statement.
Q30	Answer two brief factual questions.
Q31	Write True or False for the two statements given.
Q32-Q33	Fill in the blanks. Each question has two one-mark blanks.
Q34-Q35	Attempt these two objective questions from the same optional module chosen for the paper. Each question has two one-mark parts such as blanks, true or false, matching, or brief factual answers.
Q36-Q41	Answer six very short questions in 30 to 50 words each. Some questions have an internal choice, and Q41 must be answered from the same optional module chosen for the paper.

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in NIOS 338 — Introduction to Law?

The NIOS 338 — Introduction to Law syllabus has 31 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which NIOS 338 — Introduction to Law chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the NIOS 338 — Introduction to Law syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

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