3rd Arun Jaitley Memorial National Moot Court Competition at ITM University | Offline | Prizes up to ₹71,000 | Register by 5 October
The School of Law, ITM University-Gwalior is organising the 3rd Edition of the Arun Jaitley Memorial National Moot Court Competition. The competition will be conducted primarily offline at the university campus, while the draw of lots and memorial exchange will take place online.
The competition is open to students pursuing recognised 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programmes. Each team will comprise two speakers and one researcher.
About the Organiser
The School of Law, ITM University-Gwalior focuses on comprehensive legal education that combines theoretical learning with practical exposure.
The university promotes multidisciplinary learning, innovation, and holistic student development. The School of Law also conducts moot courts, legal aid clinics, seminars, workshops, and client counselling competitions.
SCC Online is the Exclusive Knowledge Partner, while SCC Times is the Exclusive Media Partner for the competition.
About the Competition
The 3rd Edition of the Arun Jaitley Memorial National Moot Court Competition commemorates the legal acumen, statesmanship, and constitutional values associated with the late Shri Arun Jaitley.
The competition seeks to bridge the gap between classroom-based legal education and courtroom advocacy. Accordingly, participants will engage in legal research, memorial drafting, and oral pleading before panels comprising senior advocates, academicians, and judges.
Competition Structure
The competition will be conducted offline, except for the draw of lots and memorial exchange, which will take place online.
The competition will include:
- Preliminary rounds
- Quarter-finals
- Semi-finals
- Final
- Researcher’s Test
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- Students enrolled in full-time 3-year LL.B. programmes
- Students enrolled in full-time 5-year integrated LL.B. programmes
The participating institution must be recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Team Composition
Each team must consist of:
- Two Speakers
- One Researcher
Registration Fee
The registration fee is ₹4,000 per team, excluding accommodation.
Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Participants may arrange accommodation independently or use the recommended nearby hotel tie-ups.
Prizes
The competition offers the following prizes:
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winners | ₹71,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit |
| Runners-Up | ₹51,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit |
| Best Memorial | ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit |
| Late Shree Mukesh Gupta Memorial Award for Best Orator | ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit |
| Best Researcher | ₹11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Merit |
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation and one-month complimentary access to the SCC Online Web Edition, stated to be worth ₹1,099 per participant.
Memorial Submission Guidelines
Teams must submit their memorials in both Word and PDF formats by email to:
The soft-copy memorial submission deadline is 23 October 2026.
Additionally, teams must submit four physical copies of the memorial for each side, along with the compendiums, at the registration desk on Day 1.
Memorials must follow the 21st Edition Bluebook citation standards and the prescribed team-code naming protocols.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Registration & Fee Payment | 5 October 2026 |
| Moot Problem Clarification Deadline | 6 October 2026 |
| Release of Clarifications | 7 October 2026 |
| Soft-Copy Memorial Submission | 23 October 2026 |
| Online Draw of Lots & Memorial Exchange | 29 October 2026 |
| Inaugural Ceremony & Researcher’s Test | 30 October 2026 |
| Preliminary Rounds & Quarter-Finals | 31 October 2026 |
| Semi-Finals, Finals & Valedictory Ceremony | 1 November 2026 |
Mode and Venue
Mode: Offline, except for the online draw of lots and memorial exchange.
Venue: School of Law, Ramanujan Block, Sithouli Campus, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India.
How to Register?
Eligible teams must complete the registration process and pay the registration fee by 5 October 2026.
Contact Information
Email: mootcourt@itmuniversity.ac.in
Faculty Convenor:
Mr. Hradyesh Chaturvedi, HOD, School of Law
+91 7415813095
Faculty Co-Convenors:
Mr. Devvrat Singh Chauhan — +91 7869387169
Mr. Kaushal Sharma — +91 7509470335
Student Coordinators:
Dhruvika Rathore — +91 8949230408
Swet Yadav — +91 6265890818
