India Juris DNLU Moot Court Competition 2026 – ₹1.10 Lakh Prizes
The 2nd India Juris–DNLU National Moot Court Competition 2026 is being organised by the Moot Court Committee of Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, in association with India Juris International Law Firm.
The competition will be held from 20–22 November 2026 at DNLU, Jabalpur. The competition includes a memorial qualification round followed by physical preliminary, semi-final and final rounds.
Key Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | 2nd India Juris–DNLU National Moot Court Competition 2026 |
| Organiser | Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur |
| Knowledge Partner | Manupatra |
| Dates | 20–22 November 2026 |
| Mode | Physical rounds at DNLU, Jabalpur |
| Eligibility | 3-year or 5-year LL.B. students in India |
| Team size | 2–3 members |
| Initial registration fee | ₹1,500 |
| Round-II fee | ₹6,000, including accommodation and food |
| Registration deadline | 12 October 2026 |
| Soft-copy memorial deadline | 30 October 2026 |
| Hard-copy memorial deadline | 16 November 2026 |
Eligibility and Team Composition
The competition is open to students pursuing an integrated 5-year LL.B. or 3-year LL.B. programme in India.
Each team must have 2 or 3 members. A three-member team must designate two speakers and one researcher. A two-member team will have both members as speakers and will not have a separate researcher.
An institution can send a maximum of two teams.
Competition Format
The competition will begin with a Memorial Qualification Round, from which 20 teams will qualify for the physical rounds.
The physical rounds include:
- Preliminary Rounds
- Semi-Final Round
- Final Round
- Researcher’s Test for designated researchers
The moot will be conducted in English.
Important Dates
- Provisional registration begins: 11 September 2026
- Registration and payment for Round I: 12 October 2026
- Clarifications: 12 October 2026
- Memorial soft-copy submission: 30 October 2026
- Memorial qualification results: 5 November 2026
- Round-II registration: 7 November 2026
- Hard-copy memorial submission: 16 November 2026
- Physical rounds: 20–22 November 2026
Prizes
The competition offers a total prize pool of ₹1.10 lakh:
- Winner: ₹35,000
- Runner-up: ₹25,000
- Best Speaker: ₹10,000
- Best Researcher: ₹10,000
- Best Memorial – Petitioner: ₹15,000
- Best Memorial – Respondent: ₹15,000
The winners will also receive one Manupatra Academy course free of cost, as stated in the competition rules.
Registration
Teams must first complete provisional registration through the designated Google Form. After confirmation, shortlisted teams can complete the formal registration process.
Register for the India Juris–DNLU National Moot Court Competition
The initial registration fee is ₹1,500. Teams qualifying for Round II must pay an additional ₹6,000, which includes accommodation and food.
For complete rules, memorial requirements, marking criteria, penalties and other provisions, refer to the original competition post on LinkedIn.
Important
The moot proposition is to be notified separately. Participants should review the complete competition rules before completing registration.
