ABOUT SXUK
St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) was conceived in 2011, when Rev. Fr. Dr. John Felix Raj, S.J., along with the members of the St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta) Alumni Association envisaged ‘SXC Vision 2020’, which encompassed the establishment of St. Xavier’s University. The university was established with a desire to deepen human understanding and create an excellent platform for teaching, scholarship and research and, thus, create a pool of ethically aware and sensitive citizens.
In 2012, when the Hon’ble Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, graced the Convocation of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, she proposed that the College be upgraded to the status of a University or a separate University be established under the Jesuit banner. The Government of West Bengal extended its valuable support to the Jesuits by granting 17 acres of land for the St. Xavier’s University campus to be built at New Town. The University is widely recognised as an important centre and destination for the young citizens of India who are eager to learn and create, and for faculty and researchers committed to the values of scholarship and cooperation. Over the past years, the university has created a name for itself in the field of education in the country and across the world.
ABOUT XLS
Xavier Law School (XLS) was established in August 2019 by the Hon’ble Lokpal of India, Mr. Pinaki Chandra Ghosh. The Law School seeks to carry forward the legacy of Jesuit education in the fields of legal education and research while providing students with the facilities and opportunities necessary to excel in the legal profession.
Xavier Law School currently offers two undergraduate programmes — B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.), along with a 2 year LL.M. and Ph.D. programmes. The Law School is supported by highly qualified faculty and modern infrastructure. With a focus on holistic development, XLS seeks to promote the values of compassion, freedom, liberty, justice, equality and fraternity, while training students to uphold the ideals of Satya and Dharma.
ABOUT MCS
The Moot Court Society (MCS) is the student committee entrusted with administering and facilitating mooting-related activities at Xavier Law School, SXUK, while upholding high standards of excellence in the field of mooting. Mooting provides students with an experience that closely resembles the work of a lawyer. It involves identifying legal issues from complex factual scenarios, undertaking extensive legal research, drafting memorials and developing advocacy skills through oral submissions before eminent judges.
Since its inception, MCS has built an impressive track record of intra and inter collegiate events. It has successfully organized three editions of its flagship intra-department competition, XavJudice (2023–2025), two editions of the memorial drafting competition, Sculpture (2022 and 2025), and launched its inaugural inter collegiate moot, XavAequitas, in 2024 with participation from top-tier law schools across India. MCS has also partnered with regulatory bodies like the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for academic workshops in 2025 and co-hosted the prestigious Surana & Surana and St. Xavier’s University Technology Law Moot Court Competition in 2026.
Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Animesh Das (Convenor) and Dr. Asif Iqubal Shah (Co-Convenor), MCS remains steadfast in its mission to cultivate academic rigor, empower emerging legal minds, and offer students transformative exposure to the legal profession.
ABOUT XMCC’26
The Xavier Moot Court Competition, 2026 (XMCC’26) is the latest chapter in the Moot Court Society’s continuing pursuit of excellence in legal research, advocacy and courtroom reasoning at Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata.
Conceived as a pan-India confluence of emerging legal talent, XMCC’26 seeks to provide a platform where preparation meets persuasion, legal knowledge meets practical advocacy, and students engage with complex legal issues in a simulated courtroom environment. With participation invited from across the nation, XMCC’26 aims to create a forum for intellectual exchange where diverse approaches to law converge and arguments are tested.
The Competition will be held from 29–31 October 2026 and is centred on Foreign Investment Law.
OUR ESTEEMED PARTNERS
XMCC 2026 is proud to be backed by a distinguished cohort of leading names in the legal, academic, and professional landscape. We are honoured to welcome Khaitan & Co. as our Title Partner and Sinha & Co. as our Event Partner, alongside our Associate Title Partners — MCO Legals, Sharma & Sharma Advocates & Legal Consultants LLP, and Upadhyay Solicitors & Co. The competition is further strengthened by the support of our Media Partners — LawBhoomi, Knowledge Steez, and Desi Kanoon, and our Knowledge Partners — S. Jalan & Co., LawFoyer, and Manupatra. Their collective association lends XMCC 2026 a strong professional dimension, creating a platform that brings together aspiring advocates, rigorous legal research, strategic thinking, and the standards of contemporary legal practice.
COMPOSITION OF TEAMS
Each participating team comprises three members — two Speakers and one Researcher. A maximum of two teams from any one institution may participate.
LAST DATE TO REGISTER
The last date for Team and Hostel Registration is 20 October 2026.
Official Team Registration Link
Other important deadlines include:
- 21 October 2026 — Last date for accepting clarification questions
- 23 October 2026 — Release of final clarifications
- 26 October 2026 — Last date for soft-copy submission of memorials
- 29 October 2026 — Last date for hard-copy submission of memorials and Researchers’ Test
Students who opt for accomodation facilities shall be charged Rs. 700/- per day per person.
Registrations are subject to eligibility and verification, and the Organising Committee may close registrations once the prescribed maximum intake capacity is reached.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The participants shall receive exclusive internship offers at our esteemed partner firms such as Khaitan & Co., Sharma & Sharma Advocates & Legal Consultants LLP, MCO Legals (Meharia & Company), Sinha & Co., S. Jalan & Co., IndiaLaw LLP. among others.
CASH PRIZES AND AWARDS
XMCC’26 offers a distinguished cash prize pool of ₹2.1 Lakhs, recognising excellence in advocacy, research, memorial drafting, and overall team performance. The Best Team shall receive ₹70,000, along with the Champion’s Trophy and Gold Medals. The Runner-up Team shall be awarded ₹35,000, accompanied by the Runner-up Trophy and Silver Medals, while the Second Runner-up Team shall receive ₹20,000, along with their respective medals and trophy.
Individual awards shall include ₹25,000 for the Best Speaker, ₹15,000 for the Second Best Speaker, ₹15,000 for the Best Researcher, and ₹20,000 for the Best Memorial, with each award accompanied by the respective medal and trophy. The Best Speaker of the Final Round shall additionally receive ₹10,000, along with the corresponding medal and trophy, in recognition of exceptional advocacy in the concluding round.
For any queries, please reach out by mailing us at: mcs.xls@gmail.com or xmcc.mcs26@gmail.com
Or:
Contact our Event Representatives:
- Keshab Sharma (+91 – 69007 21460)
- Ishita Thacker (+91 – 81026 27501)
- Parambrata Palit (+91 – 98367 47726)
