| Constitutional Article (Position) | Article 52 | Article 63 |
| Executive Power | Executive power of the Union vested in the President (Art. 53) | No independent executive power |
| Election | Elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected MPs + elected MLAs (Art. 54) | Elected by an Electoral College of MPs only (Art. 66) |
| Manner of Election | Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote, secret ballot (Art. 55) | Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote, secret ballot (Art. 66) |
| Term of Office | 5 years (Art. 56) | 5 years (Art. 67) |
| Eligibility for Re-election | Eligible for re-election (Art. 57) | Eligible for re-election (Art. 66) |
| Qualifications | Citizen of India, 35 years, qualified for Lok Sabha, not holding office of profit (Art. 58) | Citizen of India, 35 years, qualified for Rajya Sabha, not holding office of profit (Art. 66) |
| Conditions of Office | Shall not be MP/MLA; residence at Rashtrapati Bhavan; emoluments charged on Consolidated Fund (Art. 59) | Shall not be MP/MLA; no other office of profit (Art. 66) |
| Oath / Affirmation | Administered by the Chief Justice of India (Art. 60) | Administered by the President or person appointed by him (Art. 69) |
| Impeachment / Removal | Impeachment by Parliament for violation of Constitution (Art. 61) | Removed by Rajya Sabha resolution agreed by Lok Sabha (Art. 67) |
| Ex-officio Role | Head of the State; Supreme Commander of Armed Forces | Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Art. 64) |
| Acting Role / Vacancy | — | Acts as President during vacancy/absence (Art. 65) |
| Contingency Provisions | Discharge of functions in other contingencies (Art. 70) | No similar contingency provision |
| Pardoning Power | Power to grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, commute sentences (Art. 72) | No such power |
| Time to Fill Vacancy | Fresh election within 6 months (Art. 62) | Election to fill vacancy as per Art. 68 |