Moot Court Competition | School of Law | NMIMS Chandigarh | Register by 7th Feb 2026

Moot Court Competition | School of Law | NMIMS Chandigarh | Register by 7th Feb 2026

2nd NMIMS Moot Court Competition, 2026 – Chandigarh Campus

The School of Law, SVKM’s NMIMS Chandigarh Campus, in collaboration with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, is proud to host the 2nd NMIMS Moot Court Competition, 2026. Scheduled for 13th–14th March 2026, this prestigious event builds on the resounding success of the inaugural edition and promises to deliver an intellectually rigorous and practically enriching mooting experience.

About the Competition:

• Theme: Constitutional Law and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Mode: Offline, in‑person rounds at NMIMS Chandigarh Campus
• Objective: To provide law students with a platform to sharpen advocacy skills, engage with complex constitutional and IPR issues, and gain exposure to real‑time courtroom practice.
• Legacy: The first edition in 2025 attracted 28 teams nationwide and focused on criminal law. The second edition aims to expand participation, diversify judging panels, and elevate academic standards.

Eligibility & Team Composition:

• Open to students enrolled in LL.B. degree courses (3‑year/5‑year).
• Each institution may register one team per campus.
• Team size: 3 members (2 speakers + 1 researcher).
• Substitution of members after registration is permitted only under exceptional circumstances with prior approval.

Registration Process:

• Pre‑Registration Opens: 23 December 2025
• Release of Moot Proposition: 06 January 2026
• Final Registration & Fee Payment Deadline: 07 February 2026
• Registration Fee: ₹4,500/- (inclusive of GST)
  • Without accommodation
  • Payable via online transfer (ICICI Eazypay link provided in brochure)
• Confirmation: First 30 teams (on payment confirmation basis) will be selected.
• Team Code: Assigned upon confirmation; anonymity must be maintained throughout the competition.

Important Dates:

Memorial Guidelines:

• Two memorials required: Petitioner & Respondent.
• Submission:
  • Soft Copy via email by 23 February 2026 (strict deadline).
  • Hard Copy by 02 March 2026.
• Format:
  • Word document (.doc/.docx), optional PDF.
  • Times New Roman, size 12 (text), size 10 (footnotes), 1.5 line spacing.
  • Bluebook 20th Edition citation style.
• Content Sections: Cover Page, TOC, Abbreviations, Authorities, Jurisdiction, Facts, Issues, Summary, Arguments, Prayer.
• Page Limit: 50 pages maximum (Arguments Advanced ≤ 30 pages).
• Evaluation Criteria (100 marks):
  • Knowledge of Facts & Law – 20
  • Depth & Use of Research – 20
  • Interpretation & Application – 20
  • Clarity & Organization – 20
  • Grammar, Style & Formatting – 20
• Penalties: Late submission, plagiarism (>20%), formatting errors, breach of anonymity.

Oral Rounds:

• Structure: Preliminary Rounds, Quarter‑Finals, Semi‑Finals, Finals.
• Prelims: Each team argues once as Petitioner and once as Respondent.
• Quarter‑Finals: Top 8 teams advance (knock‑out).
• Semi‑Finals: Winners of quarter‑finals compete (30 minutes per team).
• Finals: Winners of semi‑finals compete (40 minutes total).
• Evaluation (100 marks per judge):
  • Knowledge of Facts – 20
  • Knowledge of Law – 20
  • Application of Law – 20
  • Interpretation & Analysis – 20
  • Courtroom Etiquette & Time Management – 20

Researcher’s Test:

• Conducted on 14 March 2026.
• Evaluates knowledge of moot proposition, legal principles, and research skills.
• Best Researcher Award for highest scorer.

Awards & Prizes:

• Winning Team: ₹21,000
• Runners‑Up: ₹15,000
• Best Speaker: ₹5,000
• Best Speaker (Runners‑Up): ₹3,000
• Best Memorial: ₹5,000
• Best Researcher: ₹5,000
• Certificates: Participation/Merit certificates for all teams.

The 2nd NMIMS Moot Court Competition, 2026 is set to be a landmark event in legal education, combining academic depth with practical advocacy. With its focus on Constitutional Law and IPR, the competition offers law students a unique opportunity to engage with pressing legal issues, refine their courtroom skills, and network with peers and professionals.

Contact Details:

Lakshay Sharma
President, Moot Court Committee
Contact : +91 7814698779
Email: Sharma.Lakshay575@nmims.in

Satwik Singh
Vice President, Moot Court Committee
Contact : +91 6280748077
Email : Satwik.Singh061@nmims.in

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