National Level Mediation Competition | Unitedworld School of Law | Karnavati University | Gandhinagar | Prize Pool upto Rs. 3 Lac | Register Now!

National Level Mediation Competition | Unitedworld School of Law | Karnavati University | Gandhinagar | Prize Pool upto Rs. 3 Lac | Register Now!

National Level Mediation Competition 2026

Organised by Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Gandhinagar Prize Pool: ₹3,30,000 | Dates: October 23–24, 2026 | Mode: Offline

About the Organiser

Karnavati University (NAAC Grade A+) is a State Private University established in 2017 at Uvarsad near Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The University is known for its interdisciplinary teaching and academic excellence.

Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL), a constituent school of Karnavati University, offers integrated law programs such as BB.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), along with doctoral research opportunities.

The Centre for Research on Mediation (CRM) at UWSL is dedicated to advancing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) through a blend of theory and practice. The flagship National Mediation Competitions are a key initiative of CRM.

The 2026 edition is organised in collaboration with the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC) – India’s first specialist hub for maritime and shipping dispute resolution, located at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.

About the Competition

The National Level Mediation Competition 2026 is designed to provide law students with practical, simulation-based learning in dispute resolution. Themes span across Contract & Tort Law, Property Laws, Family Laws, and International Maritime Laws, ensuring a holistic exposure to mediation practice.

Competition Structure and Themes

• Preliminary Rounds (Contract & Tort Law): Each team participates twice – once as Requesting Side and once as Responding Side.
• Quarter Finals (Property Laws): Top 8 Mediators and Negotiating Pairs advance based on cumulative prelim scores.
• Semi-Finals (Family Laws): Top 4 Mediators and Negotiating Pairs proceed on a knock-out basis.
• Finals (International Maritime Laws): Top 2 Mediators and Negotiating Pairs compete for the championship.

Eligibility

Open to bona fide undergraduate and postgraduate law students enrolled in recognised institutions offering regular law programs.

Team Composition

Each team must consist of three members:

• One Mediator
• One Client-Counsel Pair (one student as Client and one as Counsel)

Location and Mode

• Venue: Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Uvarsad-Adalaj Road, Knowledge Village, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382422
• Mode: Offline

Prizes

• Best Negotiating Pair: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, ₹1,50,000
• Runner-up Negotiating Pair: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, ₹1,00,000
• 2nd Runner-up Negotiating Pair: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, ₹75,000
• Best Mediator: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, ₹30,000
• Runner-up Mediator: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, ₹25,000
• 2nd Runner-up Mediator: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, ₹20,000
• All Participants: Certificate of Participation

Important Dates

• Commencement of Pre-Registration: August 3, 2026
• Draw of Lots: October 22, 2026
• Inaugural Ceremony, Prelims & Quarter Finals: October 23, 2026
• Semi-Finals & Finals: October 24, 2026
• Valedictory Ceremony & Prize Distribution: October 24, 2026

Note: Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. No fixed last date.

How to Register?

• Provisional Registration: Through the official form available at the Registration Link

• Alternative: Teams may email their expression of interest to kumcs.uwsl@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in.

Contact Details

Faculty Coordinators:

• Ms. Grishma Brahmbhatt – grishma@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
• Ms. Istuti Shukla – istuti@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
• Mr. Manthan Sharma – manthan@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in
• Mr. Kartik Chamadia – kartik.c@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in

Student Coordinators:

• Diksha Lodha – 9356404144
• Anuj Singh – 9606664731

Email: kumcs.uwsl@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in

Disclaimer:

Any content on this website (i.e www.lawof.in)is solely for information purpose. It does not constitute formal recommendation or any professional advice.  Due care has been taken in posting information, the existence of omissions herein is not ruled out. Neither the author nor lawof.in accepts any liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any inaccurate or incomplete information on this website nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. No part of posts on this website should be distributed or copied (except for non-commercial use, personal) without express written permission of lawof.in if there is any question or query then please mail on lawof.in@gmail.com

#NationalMediationCompetition2026 #UWSLGandhinagar #KarnavatiUniversity #AlternativeDisputeResolution #LawStudentsIndia #LegalEducationOutreach #MediationPractice #ADRIndia