How many members are nominated by the Governor in the state Legislative Council?

The Legislative Council of a state is constituted as per Article 169 of the Indian Constitution.

• As per Article 171 of the Indian Constitution, the total number of Members in the Legislative council of a State shall not exceed one-third of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly.
• Members of the Legislative Councils are chosen in the following manner:
  • One-third are elected by members of local bodies such as Municipalities, Gram Sabhas, Panchayat Samitis, and Zila Parishads.
  • One-third are elected by members of Legislative Assemblies of the State.
  • One-twelfth are elected by graduate teachers.
  • One-twelfth of the members are elected by graduates of the universities in the State
  • One-sixth are nominated by the Governor from persons having the knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, arts, the co-operative movement, and social service.

Thus, we can say that 1/6 members are nominated by the Governor in the state Legislative Council.