2nd TNNLU National Insolvency Moot Court Competition, 2026 | Thiruchirappalli | Deadline: 2nd and 15th January 2026
2nd TNNLU National Insolvency Moot Court Competition, 2026
Organised by:
Moot Court Committee, Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU)
Competition Dates:
🗓 13–14 February 2026 (Online Rounds)
🗓 7 March 2026 (Offline Semi-Finals & Finals)
Eligibility
Students enrolled in:
3-year LL.B. or
5-year integrated LL.B.
Maximum 2 teams per institution
Not eligible:
LL.M. students
Diploma students
Advocates enrolled with any Bar Council
Team Composition
Each team must have 2 or 3 members:
2 Speakers, or
2 Speakers + 1 Researcher
A speaker may act as a researcher if no separate researcher is included.
Language
All memorials and oral rounds shall be conducted only in English.
Registration Details
Provisional Registration
Deadline: 2 January 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Mode: Google Form
Maximum 36 teams (First-come-first-served)
Teams beyond 36 go to a waitlist
Final Registration
Deadline: 15 January 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Registration Fee: ₹6,000 per team
(includes accommodation)Fee is non-refundable
Payment Details
Bank Transfer to:
Beneficiary: The Registrar, Tamil Nadu National Law University
Bank: UCO Bank
Branch: TNNLS Branch, Tiruchirappalli
Account No.: 16560110029565
IFSC: UCBA0003003
Proof of payment must be uploaded with the final registration form.
Moot Proposition & Clarifications
Moot problem is fictional
No contact with drafters allowed
Clarification request deadline: 17 January 2026
Clarifications released: 19 January 2026
Email for clarifications:
📧 nimcc@tnnlu.ac.in
Competition Format
Rounds
| Stage | Mode |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Rounds (2) | Online |
| Quarter-Finals | Online |
| Semi-Finals | Offline |
| Finals | Offline |
Teams argue both sides in preliminaries
Top 8 teams qualify for Quarter-Finals
Top 4 teams to Semi-Finals
Top 2 teams to Finals
Memorial Submission
Soft copies due: 4 February 2026 (11:59 PM IST)
Format: PDF + Word (.docx)
Teams qualifying for offline rounds must submit 4 hard copies
Page Limit
Maximum 30 pages, including:
Jurisdiction – 1 page
Facts – 1 page
Summary – 1 page
Arguments – 20 pages
Prayer – 1 page
Citation Style
Bluebook 21st Edition
Explanatory footnotes prohibited
Plagiarism & AI Use
Substantial plagiarism → Disqualification
AI tools may be used only for grammar or research assistance
AI-generated content is strictly prohibited
Oral Rounds
Time Allocation
| Round | Time per Team |
|---|---|
| Prelims & Quarter-Finals | 20 minutes |
| Semi-Finals & Finals | 30 minutes |
Rebuttal & Sur-rebuttal included.
Researcher’s Test
Date: 13 February 2026
Mode: Online
Duration: 1 hour
Based on moot facts & law
Highest scorer wins Best Researcher
Evaluation Criteria
Memorials (100 Marks)
Facts – 25
Law & Application – 25
Reasoning – 20
Authorities – 20
Presentation – 10
Oral Rounds (100 Marks per Speaker)
Law & Authorities – 25
Facts – 20
Clarity & Structure – 20
Responses – 20
Court Manner & Time – 15
Prizes
| Category | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | ₹30,000 |
| Runner-Up | ₹20,000 |
| Best Speaker | ₹10,000 |
| Best Researcher | ₹10,000 |
| Best Memorial | ₹10,000 |
Dress Code
Formal Court Dress
Men: Black & White Formals with Black Tie
Women: Black & White Indian or Western Formals
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Rulebook & Proposition | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Provisional Registration Ends | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Final Registration Ends | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Clarifications Deadline | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Clarifications Released | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Memorial Submission | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Researchers’ Test | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Prelims & Quarter-Finals | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Semi-Finals & Finals | 7 March 2026 |
Contact Details
Student Coordinators:
Shobika – +91 63852 61963
Akaash Ramnath – +91 89399 25678
Hari Venkatesh – +91 86672 72282
Preethi Manasa – +91 99401 68021
