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Event:
Nationwide Moot Court 2026
About:
Legal minds battle in courtroom
Prize:
₹ 1,50,000
Format
In-person
Nationwide Moot Court Competition 2026
Under Chandigarh University InnovFest 2026
Organised by: University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS)
About the Competition
The Nationwide Moot Court Competition, organised by the University Institute of Legal Studies (UILS) under Chandigarh University InnovFest 2026, provides a national platform for law students to test their advocacy, research, oratory, and drafting skills in a structured moot court setting.
The competition is designed to simulate real courtroom proceedings and encourages participants to apply legal principles to contemporary issues with clarity and precision. Through rigorous rounds evaluated by experienced legal professionals, participants gain meaningful academic and practical exposure while strengthening ethical and professional competence.
Objectives
Encourage critical legal thinking and structured problem-solving
Develop confidence in oral submissions and handling judicial interventions
Foster collaboration and teamwork
Familiarise participants with court procedures, citation standards, and professional decorum
Provide constructive feedback from judges
Build national-level networking opportunities
Prepare students for mooting, internships, and litigation careers
Eligibility
Students enrolled in:
3-Year LL.B. Programmes
5-Year Integrated Law Programmes
Note: The institution must be recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
Mode of the Event
Preliminary Rounds: Online
Semi-Finals: Offline
Final Round: Offline
Prizes & Awards
🏆 Winner: ₹1,00,000
🥈 First Runner-Up: ₹51,000
🏅 Special Awards:
Best Mooter
Best Memorial
Best Researcher
And other exciting prizes
Schedule & Timeline
Activity | Date |
|---|---|
Opening of Registration & Release of Proposition | 12 January 2026 |
Last Date of Registration | 22 January 2026 |
Clarifications | 21 January 2026 |
Soft Copy of Memorial Submission | 4 February 2026 |
Researcher’s Test & Pre-Rounds | 5–6 February 2026 |
Quarter Finals | 7 February 2026 |
Semi-Finals | 20 February 2026 |
Finals | 21 February 2026 |
Key Benefits & Opportunities
Networking with Hon’ble Judges, Senior Advocates, and Legal Academicians
Compete on a national platform with a prize pool of over ₹1,51,000
Improve advocacy, research, and drafting skills
Gain real courtroom experience
Receive expert feedback
Earn recognised academic credentials
Qualifying Rounds & Selection Process
Online Pre-Rounds
Quarter Finals
Semi-Final Rounds
Final Round
Registration & Website
🌐 Website:
www.cuchd.in/innovfest-2026
Contact Information
Faculty SPOC
Dr. Ruchika Sharma
📧 ruchika.e8073@cumail.in
Dr. Sumit K. Sharma
📧 sumit.law@cumail.in
📞 +91 82193 19274
Student Team
Mr. Gopal Thakur
📞 +91 82889 43418
Ms. Vrinda Mishra
📧 mootcourtsociety.uils@cumail.in
📞 +91 95091 54363