ABOUT THE ORGANISER / COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
The Neotia University (TNU) was established under the West Bengal State Act of 2014 and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Located near Kolkata on a 60-acre campus, the university offers industry-oriented undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across disciplines such as Engineering, Law, Maritime Studies, Agriculture, Health Sciences, Management, Hospitality, and the Sciences.
The university focuses on experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and skill-based education, supported by modern infrastructure, laboratories, and industry partnerships. Backed by the legacy of the Ambuja Neotia Group, TNU aims to develop responsible leaders, skilled professionals, and innovators who contribute meaningfully to society and industry.
The School of Legal Studies at The Neotia University is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, professional competence, and ethical responsibility in legal education. The school emphasizes research, advocacy, drafting, and critical analysis while providing practical exposure through moot courts, internships, seminars, and workshops.
DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT / OPPORTUNITY
The 1st Smt. Krishna Neotia Memorial Moot Court Competition, 2026 is a national-level moot court competition organized to encourage excellence in legal research, drafting, advocacy, and professional ethics among law students.
The competition simulates real courtroom proceedings where participants argue fictional legal disputes before a panel of judges. Through written memorial submissions and oral advocacy rounds, participants demonstrate analytical reasoning, persuasive argumentation, and knowledge of substantive and procedural law.
This inaugural edition is organized in memory of Smt. Krishna Neotia and aims to bring together talented law students from institutions across India to engage in rigorous courtroom simulations and intellectual discourse.
The competition will include the following rounds:
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Preliminary Rounds
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Quarter-Final Rounds
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Semi-Final Rounds
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Final Round
WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE
The competition is open to students enrolled in:
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LL.B. (3-Year Programme)
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B.A. LL.B. (5-Year Programme)
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BBA LL.B. (5-Year Programme)
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LL.M. Programme
Team Composition:
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Each team must consist of three members (two speakers and one researcher).
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A team may also consist of two members, both acting as speakers.
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Each institution may send only one team.
MODE OF THE EVENT
Offline
LOCATION & VENUE OF THE EVENT
Country: India
State: West Bengal
City: Kolkata
Venue: The Neotia University
REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE
Participants must:
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Fill out the official registration form.
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Pay the registration fee of INR 1000 per team.
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Submit the required details through the registration process.
Registration will be confirmed only after the form submission and fee payment are completed successfully.
Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/82vdeEwMbBneic276
For the moot problem and additional details, participants may also scan the QR code provided in the brochure (page 4).
FEE DETAILS
Registration Fee: INR 1000 per team.
PRIZES
Winning Team:
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Trophy
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3 Medals
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Certificates of Excellence
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Cash Prize of INR 7000
Runner-Up Team:
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Trophy
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3 Medals
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Certificates of Excellence
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Cash Prize of INR 3000
Best Speaker: Medal + Certificate
Best Researcher: Medal + Certificate
Best Memorial: Certificate of Excellence
DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES
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Last Date for Clarification of Doubts: 14th March 2026
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Release of Clarifications: 20th March 2026
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Registration Deadline: 21st March 2026
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Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 24th March 2026
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Inaugural Ceremony: 27th March 2026
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Preliminary Rounds: 27th March 2026
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Quarter-Final Rounds: 27th March 2026
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Semi-Final Rounds: 28th March 2026
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Final Round: 28th March 2026
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: mcc@tnu.in
Phone: 7439470059 (Mr. Debdipta Das, Student Registration Head)
Student Convenor:
Mr. Minhaj Alam – 7718463654
Organized by:
Moot Court Committee
School of Legal Studies
The Neotia University
OFFICIAL LINK / BROCHURE
- Official Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/82vdeEwMbBneic276 - Official Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o1mznyHb8pNg_IS8ov0ABoQqw59MJm1O/view?usp=sharing
