About the Organiser / College / University
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (MAIMS) was established in 2003 under the Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society (MATES), New Delhi. The institute is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. MAIMS has been accredited with the highest NAAC grade of A++.
The Department of Law was established in 2017 with the launch of the integrated BA LL.B programme, followed by BBA LL.B in 2020 and LL.M. in 2022. The department is equipped with facilities such as a Moot Court Room, Legal Services Clinic, ADR Cell, IPR Cell, and Pro Bono Club affiliated with the Ministry of Law & Justice.
Details About the Event / Opportunity
The 5th MAIMS Mock Trial Competition, 2026 aims to provide law students across India with a dynamic platform to demonstrate their advocacy, legal research, courtroom etiquette, and analytical skills.
The theme of this year’s proposition focuses on mental health awareness and the urgent need for early diagnosis, particularly in a society where superstition and misinformation often hinder timely intervention. The competition seeks to promote informed legal discourse and societal awareness around this important issue.
Objectives of the Competition
- Facilitate practical legal learning and knowledge building.
- Encourage teamwork, leadership, and strategic collaboration.
- Promote legal ethics and professionalism.
- Provide interaction opportunities with judges, legal practitioners, and scholars.
- Inspire civic responsibility and legal literacy among future legal professionals.
Who is it For / Eligibility to Participate
- Students currently pursuing 3-year or 5-year LL.B programmes.
- Up to two teams may participate from each institution.
- Each team must consist of four members:
- Two Speakers (Counsel)
- Two Researchers-cum-Witnesses
Mode of the Event
Hybrid Mode
- Virtual Rounds:
- Preliminary Rounds I & II
- Quarter-Final Round
- Physical Rounds:
- Semi-Final Round
- Final Round
Location & Venue of the Event
Country: India
State: Delhi
City: New Delhi
Venue for Physical Rounds:
Department of Law, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, Sector 22, Rohini, New Delhi – 110086
Registration / Submission Links & Procedure
Participants must complete the registration form and upload proof of payment (UTR/Reference Number screenshot) to confirm registration.
The competition documents, including the brochure, rulebook, mock proposition, and ancillary details, are available via the official QR code provided in the brochure.
Payment Details
1. For NEFT /IMPS Transfer
Account Holder’s Name: MAIMS Cultural Society (MACS)
Bank Name: Union Bank Of India
Account No.: 604202010000826
IFSC Code: UBIN0560421
Branch: Union Bank of India, Sector 22, Rohini, New Delhi 110086
2. Other Details
A screenshot of UTR/Ref No. of Payment to be uploaded while submitting the Registration Form for completing the Payment. Payment once made shall not be refunded. All transfers are non- refundable in nature.
Fee Details
- Regular Registration Fee: ₹5,600 per team
- Early Bird Registration Fee: ₹5,000 per team (valid until 23 May 2026, 11:59 PM IST)
- Optional Accommodation Fee for Qualifying Teams: ₹4,000 per team
Prizes
- Winner: ₹50,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Runner-Up: ₹25,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Best Speaker: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Best Researcher: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Best Memorial: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Merit
- Best Witness-Cum-Researcher: ₹10,000 + Certificate of Merit
- MAIMS Exemplary Witness: Certificate of Merit
Deadlines / Important Dates
- Registration Opens: 27 April 2026
- Release of Mock Proposition: 27 April 2026
- Early Bird Discount Ends: 23 May 2026
- Last Date to Seek Clarifications: 18 August 2026
- Clarifications Published: 28 August 2026
- Registration Closes: 23 August 2026
- Last Date for Payment: 23 August 2026
- Memorial Submission Deadline (Soft Copy): 31 August 2026
- Inaugural Ceremony, Draw of Lots & Exchange of Memorials: 10 September 2026
- Researcher’s Test: 11 September 2026
- Preliminary Rounds I & II: 11 September 2026
- Quarter-Final Round: 12 September 2026
- Semi-Final Round: 25 September 2026
- Final Round: 25 September 2026
- Valedictory Ceremony & Announcement of Awards: 26 September 2026
Contact Information
Email: mocktrial@maims.ac.in
Core Team Contacts:
- Aviral Gupta (Convenor): +91 94532 34137
- Sana Sachdeva (Co-Convenor): +91 82877 77504
- Divya Gupta (Co-Convenor): +91 88519 39372
