13th Mahamana Malaviya National Moot Court Competition by Banaras Hindu University [Cash Prizes Worth Rs 1L]: Register by Feb 28

About the Organizer

The Faculty of Law functions as a distinguished constituent of Banaras Hindu University (BHU), an institution founded in 1916 by the visionary Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. As one of Asia’s largest residential universities, BHU is a beacon of learning, research, and cultural heritage, guided by the ethos “Knowledge is the supreme strength”.

Within this esteemed university, the Faculty of Law stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in India. Committed to excellence in legal education, research, and advocacy, it has produced distinguished jurists, scholars, and practitioners.

About 13th Mahamana Malaviya National Moot Court Competition 2026

The Faculty of Law, BHU, is delighted to announce the 13^th Mahamana Malaviya National Moot Court Competition 2026, scheduled from 13^th to 15^th March 2026, in physical mode.

This flagship event seeks to bring together bright legal minds from across India to engage with contemporary legal issues, refine their advocacy skills, and compete in a spirit of academic rigor and professional camaraderie. Named in honor of the visionary founder of BHU, the competition continues its legacy of promoting excellence, ethics, and eloquence in legal practice.

Eligibility

The competition is open to bona fide students enrolled in a full-time three-year LL.B. programme or a full-time five-year integrated law programme from any University/College/Institution recognized by the Bar Council of India.

Venue

The Competition will take place at the Law School (Faculty of Law), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh – 221005

Awards & Prizes

• Winning Team: Cash Prize of ₹40,000
• Runners-Up Team: Cash Prize of ₹30,000
• Best Speaker: Cash Prize of ₹10,000
• Best Researcher: Cash Prize of ₹10,000
  Best Memorial: Cash Prize of ₹10,000

All participating teams shall be awarded Certificates of Participation, along with access to the SCC Online Web Edition.

Important Dates

• Release of Moot Problem: 29^th December 2025
• Last Date for Provisional Registration: 26^th January 2026 
• Last Date for Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 11^th February 2026 
• Announcement of Memorial Results: 19^th February 2026
• Last Date for Final Registration: 28^th February 2026

Registration Process

Interested teams are required to fill out the Registration Form available.

Click Here to Register.

The duly filled form must be submitted on or before 26th January 2026, 11:59 PM (IST). On submission of the form, the teams will be intimated via mail about the payment mode for the completion of their provisional registration. Submission of form followed by the payment shall be treated as the completion of provisional registration.

Teams qualifying for the Oral Rounds based on memorial evaluation shall be required to complete final registration by paying a further fee for accommodation and food, details of which are provided in the competition brochure.

*Any query regarding registration can be addressed at [email protected]

Contact Details                                                

For queries related to registration, accommodation, or competition details: 

Email: [email protected]

Phone:

• Mr. Rahul Singh Patel – Student Coordinator | +91 70849 32415
• Mr. Neil Aryan Sharma – Co-Coordinator | +91 87913 81469
• Ms. Astha Kushwaha – Co-Coordinator | +91 93695 21540

Important Links

• Click here for brochure.
• Click here for proposition.