The PESU National Moot Court Competition 2026, held in collaboration with Fox Mandal Solicitors & Advocates, is scheduled for February 27th to March 1st, 2026.
The PESU National Moot Court Competition 2026, held in collaboration with Fox Mandal Solicitors & Advocates, is scheduled for February 27th to March 1st, 2026.
Key Dates
* Release of Brochure & Moot Proposition: 17th January, 2026.
* Registration Deadline: 1st February, 2026.
* Clarification Deadline: 3rd February, 2026.
* Soft Copy Memorial Submission: 21st February, 2026 (by 23:59 PM).
* Inaugural & Preliminary Rounds: 27th February, 2026.
* Quarter-Finals & Semi-Finals: 28th February, 2026.
* Grand Finale & Valedictory: 1st March, 2026.
Eligibility and Participation
Eligibility: Open to law students enrolled in 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programs (or equivalent) recognized by the Bar Council of India.
Team Composition: Each team must consist of three members: two speakers and one researcher.
Institutional Limit: Only one team per institution is permitted. Cross-institutional teams are not allowed.
Capacity: Participation is limited to 32 teams on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration Fees
Without Accommodation: Rs. 5,000/-.
With Accommodation: Rs. 8,000/-.
Payment Details: UPI ID: pinelabs.STQ2707237@hdfcbank
Prizes and Awards
The total value of prizes and additional perks is Rs. 1,96,000/-.
Winning Team: Rs. 40,000, a winner's trophy, certificates, an internship at Fox Mandal, and three 1-year subscriptions to SCC Online.
Runners-Up: Rs. 30,000, trophy, and certificates.
Best Speaker: Rs. 10,000, trophy, and certificate.
Best Researcher: Rs. 5,000, trophy, and certificate.
Best Memorial (Petitioner & Respondent): Rs. 5,000 each and certificates.
Participant Perk: All participants receive one month of access to SCC Online Web Edition.
Memorial Guidelines
Page Limit: Maximum 40 pages total, including the cover.
Format: Blue cover for Petitioner; Red cover for Respondent.
Citations: Must follow the 21st edition of the Bluebook.
Submission: Soft copies must be provided in both PDF and .doc/.docx formats. Six hard copies must be submitted on-site on 27th February.
Contact Information
Email: pesmootcourtsociety@gmail.com.
Student Convenors:
Shreesha Hegde: +91 99024 48088.
Anvikshaa S. N.: +91 97419 72302.
