5th RGNUL, Patiala (Punjab) Negotiation Competition. Last date to Apply: 5th Oct, 2025.

About the Event:

The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR), Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab in collaboration with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Markanda Advocates, Justice KP Bhandari Foundation, SCC Times, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, and Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International is set to organise the 5th edition of RGNUL Negotiation Competition, 2025 (5th Negotiation Competition) from 7th-9th November, 2025 in a virtual set-up.

Important Note:

The 5th Negotiation Competition will be held in online mode. There shall be multiple preliminary rounds followed by quarter-final rounds, semi-final rounds, and the final round. Universities interested in sending more than 1 team are requested to express their intention by reaching out to the undersigned. The allocation of the second slot is contingent on the availability of the total number of slots available with the Centre. It should be noted that the allocation of slots to any university will be a decision made solely by CADR-RGNUL and shall be final and binding. The two-member Negotiating Team will comprise a client and a counsel who will mandatorily have to play both roles during preliminary rounds.

Eligibility:

Any student enrolled in Undergraduate Law degree programme in any University recognised by the Bar Council of India as on 1st January 2025, is eligible to participate. Each participating team shall consist of a Negotiating Pair (i.e., a client and a counsel). The composition of the team will not be permitted to change once the same has been entered and submitted through the final registration form unless approved by the Organising Committee.

Registration Details:

Universities/Colleges interested in sending their teams must complete the two-step process consisting of Provisional Registration and Final Registration. The provisional registration can be done by filling out the Google form on or before 11:59 p.m., 5th October, 2025.
The Organizing Committee will notify the selected universities through a confirmation mail for final registration. The Final Registration Form and Payment Link will be provided in the confirmation mail.
The Registration fee for the competition is INR 6500/- per team (exclusive of GST). Please note that this fee is non-refundable. Final registration of the team is subject to the successful payment of the registration fee within the stipulated time.