ABOUT THE ORGANISER / UNIVERSITY
The National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal was established by the Rashtriya Vidhi Sansthan Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam through Act No. 41 of 1997 enacted by the Madhya Pradesh State Legislature. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bar Council of India and aims to provide modern and comprehensive legal education through multidisciplinary teaching.
The Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems (CFMRS) is a student-run academic initiative at NLIU that promotes informed engagement with financial governance, market regulation, and investor protection. The centre encourages structured research, policy discussions, seminars, and collaborations focusing on the intersection of law, finance, and public policy.
DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY
The 1st NLIU National Symposium on Securities Law & Capital Markets, 2026 aims to provide a structured academic platform for academicians, practitioners, researchers, and students to deliberate upon contemporary legal and policy challenges within India’s securities regulation and capital markets ecosystem.
The symposium will begin with a certificate course on Securities Law and Capital Markets, focusing on contemporary and practice-oriented developments in Indian securities regulation. It will then proceed with research paper presentation sessions organised into thematic panels.
Key themes include:
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Towards a Coherent Securities Law Code & Structural Reforms
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Regulation of InvITs, REITs & Alternative Investment Structures
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Primary Markets & Capital Formation
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Secondary Markets, Market Infrastructure & Enforcement
Paper presentation sessions will allow selected authors to present their research, followed by interactions and Q&A sessions with experts and participants.
WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
The symposium is open to:
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Undergraduate law students (LL.B., B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B.)
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Postgraduate (LL.M.) students
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Doctoral scholars
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Academicians and researchers
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Advocates and legal practitioners
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Professionals in banking, finance, and capital markets
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Policy makers and regulatory officials
Participants may submit papers individually or in teams of up to two authors.
MODE OF THE EVENT
Offline (In-Person Symposium)
LOCATION & VENUE
J.S. Verma Convention Centre,
Rajiv Gandhi Cyber Law Centre, Academic Block-1 and Academic Block-2,
National Law Institute University,
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE
Participants must register through the following link:
https://forms.gle/3B8bKKPAAE2ZYARV7
To successfully register, participants must:
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Submit a full paper along with an abstract (maximum 350 words).
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Ensure the submission aligns with one of the prescribed themes.
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Complete payment of the applicable registration fee within the stipulated timeline.
FEE DETAILS
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Single Author: ₹3,500
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Co-Authors (Maximum Two Authors): ₹6,000
The registration fee includes meals during the symposium, transportation, conference materials, accommodation arranged by the organising committee, and a certificate of presentation.
PRIZES
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Best Presenter: ₹20,000 + Internship Opportunity with Luthra & Luthra Law Offices
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Second Best Presenter: ₹12,000 + Internship Opportunity with Luthra & Luthra Law Offices
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Best Paper: Internship Opportunity with Luthra & Luthra Law Offices
Additional recognitions include:
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Certificate of Merit for the Top 10 papers
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Certificate of Participation for all presenting participants
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Publication opportunity in an edited book with an ISBN number for selected papers
Additional incentives from collaborators such as CaseMine, LawFoyer, and Manupatra include subscriptions, course access, discounts, and internship opportunities.
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES
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Symposium Dates: 4–5 April 2026
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Registration Deadline: 23 March 2026
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ms. Sakshi Sharma
Convenor, Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems, NLIU Bhopal
Phone: +91 84619 26245
Mr. Priyanshu Kasliwal
Secretary, Centre for Financial Markets and Regulatory Systems, NLIU Bhopal
Phone: +91 85292 75609
Email: cfmrs@nliu.ac.in
