Avantika’s Nyayashastra 2026 – 3rd PAN-India Moot Court Competition
The School of Law and Public Policy, Avantika University is organising Avantika’s Nyayashastra 3rd PAN-India Moot Court Competition, 2026. This Moot Court Competition 2026 will bring together undergraduate law students from recognised institutions across India for simulated appellate proceedings.
The competition will follow a hybrid format. The preliminary stages will take place online, while the semi-final and final rounds will take place on campus at Avantika University, Ujjain.
Moot Court Competition 2026 – Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Avantika’s Nyayashastra 3rd PAN-India Moot Court Competition |
| Organiser | School of Law and Public Policy, Avantika University |
| Location | Avantika University, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | 3-year LL.B. and 5-year integrated law students |
| Team Size | 2 or 3 members |
| Registration Fee | ₹3,000 per team |
| Registration Deadline | 20 October 2026 |
| Memorial Deadline | 21 October 2026 |
| Final Rounds | 5 November 2026 |
| Total Cash Prizes | ₹40,000 |
| Official Email | mootcourt@avantika.edu.in |
About Avantika’s Nyayashastra Moot
The Moot Court Competition 2026 focuses on developing students’ courtroom advocacy, legal research and analytical reasoning skills through a simulated appellate proceeding.
The competition has two stages. First, teams will participate in the online rounds, including the Researcher’s Test, Draw of Lots, Memorial Exchange, Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Finals. Subsequently, the Semi-Final and Final Rounds will take place on the Avantika University campus.
Theme
The moot covers the following areas of law:
- Constitutional Law
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART Act, 2021)
- Transgender Rights
- Family Law
- Law of Succession
Therefore, participating teams will need to research issues across multiple areas of law.
Eligibility and Team Composition
Students pursuing an undergraduate law programme at a recognised college or university in India can participate.
Eligible programmes include:
- 3-year LL.B.
- 5-year integrated law programme
Each institution can register one team.
A team may have 2 or 3 members. In a two-member team, both participants will act as Speakers. Meanwhile, a three-member team will consist of two Speakers and one Researcher.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is ₹3,000 per team. The fee is non-refundable.
Teams must complete registration and fee payment by 20 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
Prizes
| Category | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner Team | ₹17,500 |
| Runner-Up Team | ₹10,000 |
| Best Memorial | ₹6,000 |
| Best Mooter | ₹4,000 |
| Best Researcher | ₹2,500 |
| Total | ₹40,000 |
In addition, all participants will receive an E-Certificate of Participation.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Moot Proposition Released | 27 August 2026 |
| Registration & Fee Payment Deadline | 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Clarifications Deadline | 20 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Memorial Soft Copy Deadline | 21 October 2026, 11:59 PM IST |
| Researcher’s Test & Draw of Lots | 21 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Rounds I & II | 22 October 2026 |
| Quarter-Final Rounds | 23 October 2026 |
| Semi-Final & Final Rounds | 5 November 2026 |
The Researcher’s Test, Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Final Rounds will take place online. The Semi-Final, Final and Valedictory Ceremony will take place on campus at Avantika University.
How to Register
Teams must complete the online registration form and pay the ₹3,000 registration fee by the deadline.
Teams must upload proof of payment through the registration form.
Contact Information
Official Event Email: mootcourt@avantika.edu.in
Faculty Co-Conveners
- Dr. Sonali Bhatnagar: +91 79998 58047
- Ms. Ridhi Saxena: +91 70002 10972
Student Coordinators
- Kasturi Pathak: +91 77488 05854
- Vaidika Pandey: +91 83199 20543
Teams interested in this Moot Court Competition 2026 should complete registration and fee payment before 20 October 2026 at 11:59 PM IST.
