National Moot Court Competition 2026 at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla | Offline Competition on Oct 23–24 | Register by Oct 14
The Department of Laws, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, is organising the National Moot Court Competition 2026 on October 23–24, 2026. The competition provides law students with an opportunity to develop their legal research, memorial drafting, advocacy and courtroom skills.
About the Organiser
The Department of Laws, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, is engaged in legal education, research and professional development. It promotes academic and practical learning through activities such as moot courts, seminars, conferences and other legal programmes.
About the National Moot Court Competition 2026
The National Moot Court Competition 2026 aims to provide law students with a platform to demonstrate their understanding of law, legal research and advocacy. Participants will take part in multiple rounds and argue before experienced judges.
The competition will consist of Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final and Final rounds.
Eligibility
The available source does not specify the eligibility criteria for participation. Participants should refer to the official competition materials for the applicable eligibility requirements.
Memorial Rules
Participants are required to prepare memorials for both the Petitioner and Respondent.
The key memorial requirements include:
- Memorials must be prepared for both sides.
- The prescribed citation style is Bluebook, 20th Edition.
- Each memorial must not exceed 30 pages.
- Teams will be identified through allotted team codes.
- Participants must follow the prescribed formal-wear dress code.
Evaluation Criteria
The competition evaluates both oral arguments and memorials, with each carrying 100 marks.
Oral Arguments – 100 Marks
- Understanding of Law and Procedure: 30 marks
- Application of Facts: 20 marks
- Ability to Answer Questions: 20 marks
- Reference to Memorial: 20 marks
- Advocacy Skills, Court Craft and Demeanour: 10 marks
Memorial – 100 Marks
- Knowledge of Law and Research: 30 marks
- Analysis, Clarity and Organisation: 20 marks
- Knowledge of Facts: 20 marks
- Original Thought and Grammar: 20 marks
- Format and Citation: 10 marks
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Clarification | October 9, 2026 |
| Registration – Soft Copy | October 14, 2026 |
| Registration – Hard Copy | October 15, 2026 |
| Memorial – Soft Copy | October 16, 2026 |
| Memorial – Hard Copy | October 17, 2026 |
| Competition | October 23–24, 2026 |
Accordingly, the last date for registration through soft copy is October 14, 2026, while the hard copy registration deadline is October 15, 2026.
How to Register?
Participants can register through the official registration form:
Participants should also take note of the separate deadlines for registration and memorial submissions.
Venue
The competition will be held at:
Department of Laws, HPU Campus, Shimla
Contact Details
Email: nationalmootcourthpu2026@gmail.com
Law Department: 0177-2830935
Dr. Ramesh Verma: 9418041999
Mr. Pushap Deep: +91 98052 85538
Registration Deadline
The last date for registration is October 14, 2026, for soft-copy submission and October 15, 2026, for hard-copy submission.
Students interested in participating in the National Moot Court Competition 2026 at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla should complete the registration process within the prescribed deadlines and follow the memorial submission requirements.
