ABOUT THE ORGANISER/COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Galgotias University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and institutional leadership in India’s educational landscape. Established with a vision to provide holistic education beyond conventional boundaries, the University fosters innovation, intellectual growth, and strong ethical values. It strives to equip students with contemporary knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills, leadership qualities, and a global perspective.

The University offers an immersive learning environment both inside and outside the classroom. With students from 28 states, it reflects a diverse and inclusive community that values different cultures, talents, and perspectives. Galgotias promotes a dynamic campus culture that encourages intellectual debate, creativity, and experimentation. To support holistic development, the University provides ample opportunities through clubs, societies, and entrepreneurial initiatives like GSCALE (Galgotias Student-Centered Active Learning Ecosystem), an innovative framework designed to enhance student engagement through modern pedagogy and technology.

DETAILS ABOUT THE EVENT/OPPORTUNITY

The School of Law, Galgotias University is pleased to announce the 3rd Smt. Shakuntala Devi International Moot Court Competition, the flagship event of its Moot Court Society, following two successful editions. The competition is organized annually with the objective of providing a competitive and intellectually stimulating platform for law students.

The event aims to promote the development of legal research, advocacy, and courtroom skills through simulated court proceedings. It seeks to foster practical legal education while encouraging participants to engage deeply with complex legal issues.

The competition brings together students from diverse institutions, both nationally and internationally, to engage in rigorous legal argumentation and the practical application of law, thereby nurturing the next generation of legal professionals.

WHO IS IT FOR / ELIGIBILITY TO PARTICIPATE

The competition is open for students who are studying an LLB three-year or five years integrated course during the current academic year.

MODE OF THE EVENT (ONLINE / OFFLINE OR HYBRID)

The Oral Rounds of the Smt. Shakuntala Devi 3rd International Moot Court Competition, 2026 (“the Competition”) shall be conducted in a hybrid mode. The Preliminary Round will be held online on 12th April 2026. The Advanced Rounds are scheduled to take place in offline mode on 1st and 2nd May 2026 at the School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida.

LOCATION (COUNTRY/STATE/CITY) & VENUE OF THE EVENT

Galgotias University, Plot No. 2, Yamuna Expy, opposite Buddha International Circuit, Sector 17A, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201

REGISTRATION / SUBMISSION LINKS & PROCEDURE

Teams willing to participate in the “Smt. Shakuntala Devi 3^rd International Moot Court Competition, 2026” are required to register by duly submitting a Google form on or before 26th March 2026, 11:59 PM IST.

Participants may register their teams provisionally through the link mentioned below: https://forms.gle/UYctKXscBWqC8WdRA

Participants may finalize their Registration by filling out the google for through the below mentioned Link/QR Code: https://forms.gle/QLw2wVy71kur3uxa7

FEE DETAILS 

All the teams registering are expected to make a single final payment in either of the following ways:

I. Registration Fees- ₹1500/- (Including GST) (per Team)

II. Accommodation Fees- ₹6,000/- (Including GST) (Per Team)

NOTE: Additional Accommodation Fees apply only  to the teams qualifying for Quarter-Final Rounds.

All information regarding the mode of payment and the account details has been provided in the official Rulebook of the competition attached herewith. The registration fee is inclusive of any and all GST charges. Kindly also find attached the Moot Proposition for the competition. 

PRIZES 

1. Winning Team: Cash Prize of ₹50,000/-, Merit Certificate, Winner’s Trophy, Smt. Shakuntala Devi International Moot Court Competition Runners Trophy; Internship Opportunity at Scriboard; Certificate Course by ACIAM worth ₹50,000.
2. Runner-up Team: Cash Prize of ₹30,000/-, Merit Certificate, Runners Up Trophy; Internship Opportunity at Scriboard; Certificate Course by ACIAM worth ₹30,000.
3. Best Memorial (Petitioner): Cash Prize of ₹7,500/-, Merit Certificate,Trophy; Certificate Course by Legal Vidhiya worth ₹7,500.
4. Best Memorial (Respondent): Cash Prize of ₹7,500/-, Merit Certificate,Trophy; Certificate Course by Legal Vidhiya worth ₹7,500.
5. Best Speaker(Male): Cash Prize of₹7,500/-,Merit Certificate,Trophy; Certificate Course byACIAM worth ₹10,000.
6. Best Speaker (Female): Cash Prize of ₹7,500/-, Merit Certificate, Trophy; Certificate Course by ACIAM worth ₹10,000.

Additional Perks

1. FREE Access to LawFoyer Academy’s two Premium Courses to Top 3 teams including Advanced Certification Course on Legal Research & Writing (worth Rs. 2000) and Advanced Certification Course on Supercharging Litigation & Academics with AI (worth Rs.4000).
2. Discounted Publication Opportunity to all the Participants with 50% Discount on Publication with LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research (ISSN: 2583-7753) which is indexed on 350+ Global Databases including Harvard HOLLIS Library, Oxford SOLO Library, Hein Online, Google Scholar,CrossRef,ISSN,and otherinternational libraries and databases.
3. Internship Opportunity to all the Participants. All participants will get an opportunity to Intern with LawFoyer and attend LawFoyer’s structured Free Virtual Internship Training Program in collaboration with reputed law firms.
4. One Year Subscription to SCC Online for the participants of the Winning Team, and one month access to SCC Online to all the participants of the competition.

DEADLINES / IMPORTANT DATES

The Oral Rounds of the Smt. Shakuntala Devi 3rd International Moot Court Competition, 2026 (“the Competition”) shall be conducted in a hybrid mode. The Preliminary Round will be held online on 12th April 2026. The Advanced Rounds are scheduled to take place in offline mode on 1st and 2nd May 2026 at the School of Law, Galgotias University, Greater Noida.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For any query related to the competition, you may kindly send your mail correspondence to info.mcs@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in or contact us at the number mentioned below-

Aditya Kumar Tiwari (Head, Event Planning, Moot Court Society)- +91 91511 87977

OFFICIAL LINK OF THE EVENT / LINK OF THE OFFICIAL BROCHURE, RULES & REGULATIONS ETC.

Participants may find the relevant documents of the competition including the Moot Proposition, Brochure, and the Rulebook of the Competition in the below mentioned drive link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1sqXL8-aJ6X7OCA_4_jzE1WOyR_34RuGx