International Moot Court Competition by Presidency University, Bengaluru. Last Date to Register: 19th December 2025.

International Moot Court Competition by Presidency University, Bengaluru. Last Date to Register: 19th December 2025.

About Presidency University:

Presidency University, Bengaluru, is a NAAC ‘A’ accredited institution known for academic excellence and global recognition. Established in 2013, it offers diverse programs across engineering, law, management, sciences, and liberal arts. Its research-driven approach, industry ties, and global exposure prepare students for leadership and innovation. Ranked among India’s top universities, it fosters integrity, professionalism, and global responsibility.

About Presidency School of Law:

Presidency School of Law (PSOL), Bengaluru, offers cutting-edge legal education through integrated, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. Its curriculum blends academic rigor with experiential learning, supported by expert faculty and advanced facilities. Students engage in advocacy, research, and social justice through dynamic committees, legal clinics, and global collaborations. Nationally recognized for excellence, PSOL prepares ethical legal professionals to lead and transform society.

Moot Court Competition Rules:

  1. ORGANIZATION:
    1.1 The 1st International Moot Court Competition, 2026, is to be held from 20th February 2026 to 22nd February 2026 in Presidency University, Bangalore, Karnataka.
    1.2 The Moot Proposition is an International Law problem.
    1.3 The Organising Committee (OC) is vested with all the administrative responsibilities and shall function as the primary source for any relevant information regarding the competition to keep the participants updated.
    1.4 The Competition will be conducted in conformity with the rules that are outlined below, and competitors must abide by the rules and procedures specified therein; otherwise, they risk being disqualified.
    1.5 The official email for the purpose of all correspondence with respect to the 1st International Moot Court Competition 2026 would be mca@presidencyuniversity.in.
  2. LANGUAGE:
    The language of the Competition is English, and interpreters will not be available. However, judges will be mindful of the difficulties faced by mooters arguing in a language other than their own.
  3. ELIGIBILITY:
    3.1 Each team shall consist of a minimum of Three Members, each of whom:
    (a) is pursuing an undergraduate law degree or a bar qualifying course or its equivalent, or
    (b) is undertaking a first graduate degree in a legal field (not including Ph.D., S.J.D. and its equivalent) and
    (c) is enrolled at a law school in the country that he or she represents as a full-time or part-time student as of the date of the deadline of registration of the team for the national rounds; and
    (d) has not been admitted as an advocate and solicitor, barrister, attorney, legal practitioner or equivalent in their respective jurisdiction.
    3.2 Members of each team must be students from the same law school.
    3.3 The names of the members of each team shall be given to the Moot Committee on the date of registration.
    3.4 Each team will be given a team number upon payment of registration fees.
    3.5 Each team shall include Two Speakers and One Researcher
  4. LIMITATION ON NUMBER OF TEAMS:
    It is highly encouraged that each university, college, school or institution limit the number of teams to one (1).
  5. DRESS CODE:
    5.1 The participants are expected to be in Formal Attire throughout the competition.
    5.2 Female(s): White or Black Salwar with White Kurta along with a Black Blazer and Black Shoes OR White Shirt and Black Trousers along with Black Blazer, Black tie and Black Shoes
    5.3 Male(s): White Shirt and Black Trousers along with Black Tie, Black Blazer and Black Shoes.
    5.4 It is to be duly noted that no team should wear their College/ University/ Institution ID Card.
  6. REGISTRATION:
  • All teams are to register online via the registration form circulated along with the invitation to the competition.
  • The registration will start from October 12th 2025. The last date for registration would be December 19th 2025.
  • There will be no refund of registration fees. Communication of confirmation will be sent via email on December 25th 2025, with the team code.
  1. REGISTRATION FEE:
    For Indian Participants: -Registration Fees without accommodation/food per team = Rs 4500 + 18% GST (Rs 5310)
    -Registration Fees with accommodation/food per team = Rs 9000 + 18% GST (Rs 10,620)
    For International Participants: Registration Fees with accommodation/food per team = 125 USD + 18% GST (estimated – Rs 12,685)

8. COMPETITION PRIZES:

Winners₹75000/-
1st Runners Up₹60,000/-
2nd Runners Up₹50,000/-
BEST Speaker (Male)₹10,000/-
BEST Speaker (Female)₹10,000/-
Best Memorial₹15,000/-
Best Memorial Runners Up₹10,000/-
Best Researcher₹15,000/-
Best Researcher Runners Up₹10,000/-

9. IMPORTANT DATES:

October 12th 2025Registration Start date
December 19th 2025Registration End date
December 25th 2025Date of Communication of Acceptance of Registration
January 31st 2026Memorial Submission
February 20th 2026Inaugural Ceremony
February 20th 2026Researcher’s Test
February 21st 2026Preliminary/Octa/Quarter Rounds
February 22nd 2026Semi Final /Final Rounds
February 22nd 2026Valedictory

For any Doubt and query please contact:

Mail ID : mca@presidencyuniversity.in

OR

FACULTY COORDINATORS:

-PRIYANKA MANGARAJ, Asst. Prof. PSOL, +91 8447573304

-AAKANSHA VERMA, Asst. Prof. PSOL, +91 7843985183

-PALLAVI CHHABARIA, Asst. Prof. PSOL, +91 9675743595

STUDENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE:

-VIREN CHHABRIA, CONVENOR, +91 9886081189

-VIBHANSH SRIVASTAVA, CO-CONVENOR, +91 8434682061

-SARTHAK VASHISTH, ORGANISING HEAD, +91 9548881406

-ANSHU KUMAR, CO-ORGANISING HEAD, +91 7700865079

-SIPRA SETHI, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS HEAD, +91 9937561090

-TANUSHA PILLAI, RESEARCH HEAD, +91 7227952508

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