V AUAP-JLU International Moot Court Competition, 2026 | Bhopal
V AUAP-JLU International Moot Court Competition, 2026
The V AUAP-JLU International Moot Court Competition, 2026 is an international moot court hosted by the Faculty of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal, in collaboration with the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP). The competition is supported by Manupatra as its Knowledge Partner and aims to provide participants with a rigorous, practice-oriented experience in international mooting.
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Event Overview
Dates: 27 February to 1 March 2026
Venue: Faculty of Law, Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Organisers: Faculty of Law, JLU and AUAP
Knowledge Partner: Manupatra
Objective: To promote intellectual rigour and advocacy skills through structured moot court proceedings
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Important Dates
Provisional registration deadline: 22 January 2026
Final registration deadline: 28 January 2026
Deadline for clarifications: 31 January 2026
Release of clarifications: 3 February 2026
Soft copy memorial submission: 22 February 2026
Hard copy memorial submission: 25 February 2026
Inaugural ceremony and researcher’s test: 27 February 2026
Preliminary and quarter-final rounds: 28 February 2026
Semi-finals, finals and valedictory ceremony: 1 March 2026
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Eligibility and Team Composition
Open to students regularly enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate law programmes at any recognised institution
Only one team is permitted per institution
Teams may consist of:
Two members, both acting as speakers, or
Three members, consisting of two speakers and one researcher
Team composition cannot be changed after registration without permission from the Organising Committee
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Registration Process
A maximum of 26 teams will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis
Step 1
Teams must complete the provisional registration by 22 January 2026
Step 2
Selected teams will receive confirmation and must complete final registration and fee payment by 28 January 2026
Registration Fee: INR 7,500 or USD 84.45 (includes accommodation)
International teams should apply for an Indian visa at least four to six weeks in advance. Invitation letters will be issued upon confirmation
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Awards and Prizes
Best Team: INR 1,00,000
Runner-Up: INR 50,000
Best Memorial for Petitioner: INR 15,000
Best Memorial for Respondent: INR 15,000
Best Speaker (Male): INR 15,000
Best Speaker (Female): INR 15,000
Best Researcher: INR 15,000
All teams that submit memorials and participate in oral rounds will receive physical participation certificates
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Competition Structure and Key Rules
The competition consists of two preliminary rounds, followed by quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final round
The official language of the competition is English
Dress Code
For women: White salwar and kurta or white shirt, black trousers, and black coat
For men: White shirt, black trousers, black tie, and black coat
The Researcher’s Test is tentatively scheduled for 27 February 2026
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Memorial Guidelines
Font: Times New Roman
Main text: Size 12
Footnotes: Size 10
Spacing:
Main text: 1.5
Footnotes: Single line
Citation Style: Bluebook 20th Edition
Page Limit:
Maximum 40 pages in total
Arguments Advanced must not exceed 25 pages
Submission Requirements
Soft copies must be submitted in PDF format through the designated Google Form by 22 February 2026
Twelve hard copies must be submitted by 25 February 2026, with six copies for each side
Late submissions will attract penalties
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided to all registered teams from 27 February to 2 March 2026
The cost is included in the registration fee
Facilities are available only for registered team members; parents and observers are not permitted
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Contact Details
For any queries or clarifications:
Faculty In-Charge: Mr. Omkareshwar Pathak – +91 7223004927
Student Convener: Mr. Tushar Choubey – +91 9179684841
Student Co-Convener: Ms. Srushti Agarwal – +91 7999862855
For International Teams: mcc.sol@jlu.edu.in
