4th Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026
The 4th Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026 is being organised by the School of Legal Studies, CGC University, Mohali from 22 to 24 October 2026. The competition is open to eligible law students across India and offers an opportunity to develop legal research, writing, analytical reasoning and oral advocacy skills. Registration closes on 5 October 2026.
About the 4th Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026
The School of Legal Studies at CGC University, Mohali is organising the fourth edition of its Nationwide Moot Court Competition. The event is designed to give law students practical experience in a simulated courtroom environment.
Participants will work on a legal proposition and develop their arguments through research, written submissions and oral pleadings. Therefore, the competition can be useful for students looking to strengthen their moot court skills, legal research and advocacy abilities.
The competition will be held offline at CGC University, Mohali. The university’s School of Legal Studies offers both three-year LL.B. and five-year integrated law programmes.
Eligibility for the Moot Court Competition
The competition is open to students who are pursuing a full-time three-year LL.B. or five-year integrated LL.B. programme from an institution or university recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Teams can consist of either two or three members. A three-member team can have two speakers and one researcher.
This makes the competition accessible to students from different law schools who want to gain experience in legal research, memorial drafting and oral advocacy.
Registration and Fees
The registration fee for the competition is ₹4,500 per team.
Registration opened on 26 August 2026. Teams should complete the registration process before the deadline and review the official competition documents carefully before submitting their details.
You can Register for the 4th Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026 through the registration form.
The official competition documents can also be reviewed before registration:
Important Dates for the Moot Court Competition
The important dates for the 4th Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026 are:
- 26 August 2026: Moot proposition released and registration begins
- 1 October 2026: Last date for seeking clarifications
- 3 October 2026: Clarifications released
- 5 October 2026: Registration deadline
- 10 October 2026: Memorial submission deadline for soft copy
- 22 October 2026: Hard-copy memorial submission, inaugural ceremony and preliminary rounds
- 23 October 2026: Quarter-final and semi-final rounds
- 24 October 2026: Final round and valedictory ceremony
The registration deadline is only a few days before the soft-copy memorial deadline. Therefore, teams should begin preparing their memorials well before registration closes.
How to Register for the Competition
Eligible students should first form their team and review the rulebook, moot proposition and brochure. After that, they can complete the online registration form and provide the required information.
Students can register for the competition here before 5 October 2026.
For official information about the School of Legal Studies, you can also visit the CGC University School of Legal Studies page.
You can also explore other moot court competitions, law competitions, moot court resources, and law student opportunities on The Lawcademy.
Contact Details
For queries regarding the competition, participants can contact the organisers at:
Email: mcs.clc@cgcuniversity.in
The 4th Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026 is a useful opportunity for law students who want to move beyond classroom learning and practise research, memorial writing and oral advocacy in a competitive setting. If you are eligible to participate, review the official documents early and complete your registration before 5 October 2026.Moot PropositionGoogle DriveOpen fileCompetition BrochureGoogle DriveOpen fileRulebookGoogle DriveOpen file
