How is the President of India is elected?

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of (a) elected members of both the Houses of Parliament, and (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the states.

The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Pondicherry have been authorised to be the part of Electoral college by 70th Amendment of 1992. Qualification for election as the President are:

1. No person shall be eligible to be elected as President unless he:

(a) is a citizen of India

(b) has completed the age of 35 years and

(c) is qualified for election as member of Lok Sabha.

2. If a person holds any office of profit under the Government of India or any state, he shall not be eligible for election as President. However the office of President, Vice-President, Governor or Minister of Union or State shall not be considered as office of profit.

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