Local Government (Panchayati Raj, Municipalities), Constitutional & Non-Constitutional Bodies. Indian Polity Courseware by M Laxmikanth for UPSC 2026

: Added sections on the North Eastern Council and significant Judgements on Article 21 .

: Purchase of the physical book typically includes access to a full-colour eBook with search and highlight features. Availability and Price

The of M. Laxmikanth's Indian Polity was officially published by McGraw Hill on August 1, 2025 , for the 2025-26 exam cycle. This edition marks a shift from a traditional book to "Courseware," which integrates the physical text with digital resources via the McGraw Hill Edge platform . Key Features of the 8th Edition

: Includes 95 chapters (up from 92 in previous versions) and 18 appendices .

While official PDF versions are restricted to the McGraw Hill Edge digital platform included with the purchase of the book, physical copies and eBooks are available at various retailers: : Indian Polity Courseware (English) , 8e is listed at approximately ₹1,130 ₹764 .

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