Can constructors throw exceptions in Java?

Yes, constructors in Java can throw exceptions, just like any other method. If a constructor throws a checked exception, it must be declared in the constructor’s signature using throws.

For example:

class MyClass {
    public MyClass() throws IOException {
        // some code that may throw IOException
    }
}

This ensures that the calling code handles or declares the exception. Unchecked exceptions (like NullPointerException) don’t require explicit handling or declaration.