6th CCI–NUJS National Competition Law Moot 2026 | ₹1.5 Lakh in Cash Prizes + Law Firm Internships | Register by November 6
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), Kolkata, is organising the 6th CCI–NUJS National Competition Law Moot 2026 for undergraduate law students across India. The competition features a memorial qualifier round followed by oral rounds from 18 to 20 December 2026.
Participants can compete for cash prizes, certificates of merit, and internship opportunities at leading law firms, including Shivadas & Shivadas, Axiom5 Law Chambers, Trilegal, and Chandhiok & Mahajan.
About NUJS
The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) was established under the WBNUJS Act, 1999, adopted by the West Bengal Legislature in July 1999. The university was notified under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956, in August 2004 and received permanent affiliation from the Bar Council of India in July 2005.
Additionally, NUJS received A+ accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2024.
About the 6th CCI–NUJS National Competition Law Moot
The 6th CCI–NUJS National Competition Law Moot provides undergraduate law students with a platform to develop their advocacy, legal research, memorial drafting, and oral argumentation skills.
The competition follows a two-stage format, beginning with a memorial qualifier round. Teams that qualify will proceed to the oral rounds scheduled for December 2026.
Eligibility and Team Composition
The competition is open to students who meet the following requirements:
- Participants must be bona fide students enrolled regularly in an undergraduate LL.B. degree programme at a recognised institution, college, or university in India.
- Eligible programmes include 3-year LL.B. and 5-year LL.B. courses, or their equivalent.
- Students enrolled in postgraduate or diploma programmes are not eligible.
- Each team must consist of a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 3 members.
- For a three-member team, two members must be designated as Speakers and the third as Researcher.
- For a two-member team, both members must be designated as Orators.
- Additional members or team coaches will not be recognised and will not receive competition certificates.
Awards and Internship Opportunities
The competition offers cash prizes and internship opportunities through its award categories.
| Award | Prize and Benefits |
|---|---|
| Shivadas & Shivadas Winning Team Award | ₹50,000 + Internship opportunity at Shivadas & Shivadas + Certificate of Merit |
| Axiom5 Runners-Up Award | ₹30,000 + Internship opportunity at Axiom5 Law Chambers + Certificate of Merit |
| Trilegal Best Speaker (Prelims) | ₹20,000 + Internship opportunity at Trilegal + Certificate of Merit |
| Trilegal Runner-Up Speaker (Prelims) | ₹10,000 + Internship opportunity at Trilegal + Certificate of Merit |
| C&M Best Memorial Submission (Complainant) | ₹20,000 + Certificate of Merit + Internship at Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates & Solicitors* |
| C&M Best Memorial Submission (Respondent) | ₹20,000 + Certificate of Merit + Internship at Chandhiok & Mahajan, Advocates & Solicitors* |
The listed cash prizes total ₹1,50,000. In addition to these awards, eligible participants can compete for internship opportunities with the listed law firms.
The supplied details mark the Chandhiok & Mahajan internship benefits with an asterisk but do not specify the corresponding conditions.
Important Dates and Timeline
| Date | Event or Deadline |
|---|---|
| 8 October 2026 | Release of Moot Proposition |
| 12 October 2026 | Registrations Open |
| 14 October 2026 | Last date for sending clarifications |
| 16 October 2026 | Release of clarifications |
| 4 November 2026 | Last date for withdrawal |
| 6 November 2026 | Last date for registration for the memorial qualifier round and payment |
| 10 November 2026 | Deadline for memorial submissions |
| 4 December 2026 | Announcement of memorial qualifier results |
| 8 December 2026 | Last date for oral-round registration |
| 18 December 2026 | Opening ceremony and exchange of memorials for preliminary rounds |
| 19 December 2026 | Preliminary and quarter-final rounds |
| 20 December 2026 | Semi-final, final and valedictory ceremony |
Teams should note that registration for the memorial qualifier round and registration for the oral rounds have separate deadlines. Therefore, teams that qualify should complete the subsequent registration process by 8 December 2026.
Team Registration Fees
The competition has separate fees for the memorial qualifier round and the oral rounds.
| Registration Stage | Fee and Details |
|---|---|
| Memorial Qualifier Round | ₹5,400 per team for regular registration |
| Oral Rounds | Additional ₹6,600 for the top 32 teams |
| Oral-Round Payment Deadline | 8 December 2026 |
The additional oral-round fee includes accommodation and local transportation between the university and the accommodation location for the duration of the event.
Registration and Important Documents
Interested teams should refer to the official competition documents for the registration procedure, moot proposition, rules, and other requirements.
Contact Details
For queries regarding the 6th CCI–NUJS National Competition Law Moot 2026, contact the organising team:
- Riddhima Gupta: +91 9711066025
- Ankita: +91 8570092548
- Tanush Rao: +91 9773667311
- Ayush Aman: +91 6294585134
- Tina Chakraborty: +91 6294585134
Email: sitcmoot@nujs.edu
