International Negotiation and Mediation Competition | NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai | Register by 20th August 2026

International Negotiation and Mediation Competition | NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai | Register by 20th August 2026

4th International Negotiation & Mediation Competition (INMC) 2026

Organised by SVKM’s NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law, Mumbai Hosted by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee (2025–26)

About NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law

Established in 2013, NMIMS Kirit P. Mehta School of Law has rapidly grown into a premier institution of legal education. Its students have excelled in top law firms, pursued higher studies at leading global universities, and distinguished themselves in judicial examinations. The School has successfully hosted national and international competitions judged by eminent jurists including Justice B.N. Srikrishna and Justice A.K. Sikri.

About the ADR Committee

Founded in 2019, the ADR Committee provides a platform for students to engage in mediation, negotiation, and arbitration. It aims to nurture future ADR professionals by equipping them with practical skills to resolve disputes outside traditional courtrooms.

About INMC 2026

The International Negotiation & Mediation Competition 2026 marks the 4th edition of this prestigious event. It will be conducted in hybrid mode, combining online preliminary rounds with offline advanced rounds.

• Format: Hybrid (Online prelims; Offline quarter‑finals, semi‑finals, and finals)
• Theme: Business, Property, and Environmental Law
• Eligibility:
  • Law colleges in India must be recognized by the Bar Council of India.
  • International law colleges face no such bar.
  • Only bona fide students pursuing 3‑year or 5‑year LL.B. programs in 2025–26 are eligible.

Team Composition:

• Mediation: 1 Client + 1 Counsel + 1 Mediator
• Negotiation: 1 Client + 1 Counsel

Prizes & Awards

• Winners (Mediation & Negotiation): Trophy, cash prize, and internships with leading law firms.
• Runners‑Up: Trophy, cash prize, and internships.
• Best Mediator & Best Negotiating Team (Prelims): Certificate of Merit, cash prize, and internships at arbitration centres.
• Additional awards include recognition for outstanding performance in preliminary rounds.

The Competition is a premier international ADR competition that brings together aspiring negotiators and mediators from leading law schools across India and abroad.

Competition Dates

• Preliminary Rounds (Online): 23rd August 2026
• Advanced Rounds (Offline): 17th & 18th October 2026

Registration Fees

Preliminary Rounds:

• SVKM Colleges: ₹2,950
• Non-SVKM Colleges: ₹3,481 (inclusive of 18% GST)

Advanced Rounds:

• SVKM Colleges: ₹12,750
• Non-SVKM Colleges: ₹15,045 (inclusive of 18% GST)

Mediators qualifying for Advanced Rounds:

• SVKM Colleges: ₹6,375
• Non-SVKM Colleges: ₹7,523 (inclusive of 18% GST)

Registration

The last date for registration is 20th August 2026.

Participants may register for their respective segments through the relevant registration forms:

• Negotiation Segment: 

• Mediation Segment:

Payment Link:

Competition Documents

For the Competition Brochure, Rulebook, Payment Guidelines, Registration Forms, and other relevant documents, kindly refer to the following Drive folder: 

Contact Information

• Email: kpmsol.adrcommittee@gmail.com
• Instagram: @adrc.nmims
• Organising Committee Contacts:
  • Ananya Mehar (Chairperson) – +91 98335 55033
  • Vedhas Vaidya (Vice‑Chairperson) – +91 73049 49047
  • Jahanvi Pachori (Vice‑Chairperson) – +91 99934 79800
  • Swasti Velani (Vice‑Chairperson) – +91 81040 53717
  • Vihaan Jain (Vice‑Chairperson) – +91 77382 28566
  • Registration Heads: Shristy Kumari (+91 84095 29274), Husain Moochhala (+91 81417 90495)

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