38th Bar Council of India National All India Inter-University Moot Court Competition, 2026
The 38th Bar Council of India National All India Inter-University Moot Court Competition is being organised by the Bar Council of India Trust (Pearl First) in collaboration with The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati. This edition is historically significant as it marks the first time in more than four decades that the competition is being hosted in the far-eastern region of India, in Assam.
Key Event Details
Dates: 29 to 31 January 2026
Host Institution: The Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam
Organiser: Bar Council of India Trust (Pearl First)
Official Language: English
Important Dates
Registration opens on 2 December 2025
Last date for registration is 10 January 2026
Deadline for seeking clarifications is 15 January 2026
Soft copy of memorials must be submitted by 24 January 2026
Hard copies of memorials must be submitted on 29 January 2026
Competition will be held from 29 to 31 January 2026
Eligibility and Team Composition
The competition is open to bona fide students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate law programmes at any recognised college, institution, or university
Each team must consist of three members
Two speakers
One researcher
The designations of Speaker 1 and Speaker 2 must be fixed at the time of registration and cannot be changed later
Any violation of speaker designation rules may lead to disqualification
Registration Details
Registration Fee: Rs. 3,000 per team
The fee is non-refundable once paid
Registration is complete only after payment through the QR code and submission of the registration form with all required details
After successful registration, a unique Team Code will be allotted, which must be used for all future correspondence and on all memorials
Competition Structure and Moot Problems
This competition is distinctive because it uses four different moot problems for different stages of the tournament.
Preliminary Rounds – 30 January 2026
Moot problem: Forum for Education of Children of Kawartan Refugees v. Union of Suvarnabhoomi
Focus areas include refugee rights, education, and constitutional law
Top eight teams qualify for the Quarter-Finals based on wins and scores
Quarter-Finals – 30 January 2026
Moot problem on minority educational institutions and Article 30(1) of the Constitution
Top four teams qualify for the Semi-Finals
Semi-Finals – 31 January 2026
Moot problem on criminal law involving murder investigation and admissibility of forensic evidence under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Top two teams qualify for the Final
Final – 31 January 2026
Moot problem on contract law, joint ventures, and writ petitions related to public tenders
Awards and Cash Prizes
Winner: Rs. 2,00,000
First Runner-Up: Rs. 1,00,000
Second Runner-Up: Rs. 50,000
Best Speaker: Rs. 10,000
Second Best Speaker: Rs. 7,500
Best Memorial: Rs. 10,000
Second Best Memorial: Rs. 7,500
In addition, top performers may receive a scholarship of Rs. 1,000 per month for one year from the Bar Council of India, and outstanding memorials may be published in the Indian Bar Review.
Memorial Guidelines
Citation Style: Harvard Bluebook, 19th Edition
Maximum Length: 25 typed pages
Cover Colours:
Blue for Appellant or Petitioner
Bright Red for Respondent
Submission Requirements:
Five hard copies to be submitted at the time of registration
Soft copies must be submitted in PDF format only
Late Submission Penalty: Ten marks will be deducted for each day of delay
Accommodation and Dress Code
Accommodation will be provided only for the official days of the competition
Teams arriving before or leaving after the competition must arrange their own stay
Dress Code
Strict black and white formal attire is mandatory
For ladies: white shirt, black pants or skirt, black tie, black coat, and black shoes
For gentlemen: white shirt, black trousers, black tie, black coat, and black shoes
Contact Information
For queries and assistance, participants may contact:
Dr. Saif Rasul Khan
Phone: 97068 93987
Email: srkhan@rgu.ac
Mrs. Shruti Hazarika Borpujari
Phone: 99101 20998
Email: shborpujari@rgu.ac
Mr. Pravek Medhi
Phone: 97068 61752
Email: pmedhi2@rgu.ac
Student Coordinators
Sibani Pattnaik – 7683944202
Krishangi Nayana Baruah – 8811075339
Abhik Dutta – 8822814324
