Ignatius Trial & Advocacy Competition 2026 | Offline at St. Xavier’s University Kolkata | ₹2.5 Lakh Prize Pool | Register by 26 October
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata is organising the Ignatius Trial & Advocacy Competition 2026 (IGNITAC’26) from 4–6 November 2026. The competition will take place in offline mode at the university campus.
Unlike conventional moot court competitions, IGNITAC’26 focuses on criminal trial advocacy. Participants will analyse a detailed case record, develop strategies for the Prosecution and Defence, examine and cross-examine witnesses, and present their cases before an adjudicatory panel.
The competition offers a ₹2,50,000 cash prize pool, along with trophies, medals and paid internship opportunities.
About the Competition
The Ignatius Trial & Advocacy Competition 2026 will test participants on practical courtroom advocacy and trial skills. Teams will work with a case record and prepare their respective Prosecution or Defence strategies.
The competition will cover:
- Opening and closing statements
- Examination-in-chief
- Cross-examination
- Witness handling
- Application of evidence
- Memorial drafting
- Real-time courtroom advocacy
Additionally, each team’s Researcher will participate in the Researcher’s Test.
Eligibility
The competition is open to:
- Students pursuing three-year LL.B. programmes at BCI-recognised institutions.
- Students pursuing five-year LL.B. programmes at BCI-recognised institutions.
- LL.M. students.
The organisers also permit:
- Cross-semester teams
- Cross-institution teams
- Up to 2 Official Teams from one institution
- Independent Teams
Registrations will follow a first-come-first-served basis.
Team Composition
Each team must consist of:
- 2 Speakers
- 1 Researcher
The team will represent either the Prosecution or Defence as required by the competition format.
Registration Fee and Accommodation
- Team registration fee: ₹5,400 per team
- Hostel accommodation: Optional
- Registration and hostel registration must be completed by 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
Prizes and Opportunities
The competition offers a total cash prize pool of ₹2,50,000.
Participants can also compete for:
- Trophies
- Medals
- Paid internship opportunities
The source does not specify the individual prize amounts for each category.
Important Dates
| Particular | Date |
|---|---|
| Team & Hostel Registration Deadline | 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Online Memorial Submission | 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Competition | 4–6 November 2026 |
How to Register?
Teams can register through the official registration form:
Official Documents:
Mode and Venue
Mode: Offline
Dates: 4–6 November 2026
Venue: St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
Organising Team
The competition is organised under the guidance of:
- Convenor: Dr. Siddhant Chandra
- Co-Convenor: Dr. Subhajit Chakraborty
- Student Convenor: Mr. Debdeep Giri
- Joint Student Convenor: Mr. Swayam Bhattacharya
Contact Details
Email:
ignitac26.xslaj.sxuk@gmail.com
Event Representatives:
- Ms. Riya Sarkar: +91 87988 21639
- Ms. Shreya Manoj: +91 89764 41735
- Ms. Ankita Banerjee: +91 90382 99488
