Enviro National Moot Court Competition | TNDALU Chennai | Register By 20 November 2026
Enviro National Moot Court Competition | TNDALU Chennai | Register By 20 November 2026
20th Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition 2026–27
Organised by The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, School of Excellence in Law Title Sponsor: Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB)
About the Competition
The Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition is India’s oldest national moot dedicated exclusively to environmental law, first argued in 2006. Now in its 20th commemorative edition, it continues to bring together law students from across the country to debate pressing issues of environmental justice.
This edition is distinctive because:
- It follows a hybrid format with online rounds in December 2026 and in-person Semi-finals & Finals in Chennai on 9 January 2027.
- It is conducted with an eco-conscious ethos, using no paper or plastic during rounds.
- It features prestigious panels drawn from the higher judiciary, senior advocates, and academics.
Key Dates
- 12 October 2026 – Rulebook & Moot Proposition released; registrations open
- 31 October 2026 – Early registration closes
- 20 November 2026 – Regular registration closes
- 23 November 2026 – Research & Procedure Assessment
- 25 November 2026 – Memorial submission deadline
- 12–13 December 2026 – Preliminary Rounds & Quarter-finals (online)
- 9 January 2027 – Semi-finals & Finals (in person, Chennai)
Registration Details
- Platform: EnviroPort (pbenmcc.mcasoel.in/enviroport)
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. courses at BCI-recognised institutions
- Team Composition: 2 or 3 members per institution
- Fee Structure:
- Govt. Law Colleges (TNDALU): ₹1,500 (early), ₹2,000 (regular)
- Other Institutions: ₹2,000 (early), ₹2,500 (regular)
- Benefits: Travel fare reimbursement (up to ₹1,500 per person) and stay arrangements for semi-finalists
Awards and Prizes
- Cash Pool: ₹2,30,000
- Champion Team: ₹1,00,000 + SCC Online access for one year
- Runners-up: ₹30,000
- Best Written Submissions: ₹35,000
- Best Student Advocate (Male): ₹20,000
- Best Speaker (Female): ₹20,000
- Best Researcher: ₹20,000
- Iyarkai Kaappor Award (Greenest Team): ₹5,000 + commendation
- Certificates of Merit: For all participants
Distinctive Features
- Five ever-rolling trophies named after luminaries of the Bench and Bar
- Transparent scoring with penalties heard first and scores announced in court
- Hybrid accessibility allowing participation from campuses nationwide
- Eco-friendly ethos with no paper or plastic used
- SCC Online access for early registrants and winners
Organising Committee
- Chief Patrons: Justice V. Bharathidasan (Retd. Judge, Madras High Court), Mr. Om Prakash E (Senior Advocate), Tmt. P. Sumathi (Law Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu)
- Faculty Coordinators: Professors of the School of Excellence in Law
- Student Convenors: Moot Court Association leadership team
Call to Action
Law schools across India are invited to participate in this landmark 20th edition. With its legacy of two decades, the Pro Bono Enviro Moot continues to inspire advocacy for the environment and nurture the next generation of legal minds.
Contact Details
For queries: probonomoot@mcasoel.in
Register: pbenmcc.mcasoel.in/enviroport
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