3rd SGTU Ranka International Trial Advocacy Competition, 2026 [Cash Prizes Rs 2L]: Register by Feb 15

About Organisation

SGT University, Gurugram, Haryana, is a nationally renowned institution accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC, renowned for excellence in medical, health sciences, and legal education. The Faculty of Law, established in 2014 with Bar Council of India and Government of Haryana recognition, provides high-quality professional legal education, equipping students for national and international practice through UG, PG, Ph.D., diploma, and certification courses, grounded in core values of dedication, honesty, integrity, and respect.

The Ranka Public Charitable Trust, founded in 1980 by late Dr. N.M. Ranka, promotes public welfare, Gandhian philosophy, education for underprivileged students, tax awareness, and legal initiatives, including moot courts and trial advocacy competitions in collaboration with universities like SGT University.

About the Opportunity

The 3rd Edition of the International Trial Advocacy Competition, organized by the Faculty of Law at SGT University in collaboration with the Ranka Charitable Trust, is a prestigious offline event (all rounds conducted in offline mode at the SGT University Campus, Gurugram) aimed at developing trial advocacy skills through mock criminal court simulations. It serves as clinical legal education, condensing real trial procedures into a short format to train participants in essential litigator skills, including opening/closing statements, witness examination, and integrated advocacy strategies.

The competition features four rounds (Preliminary, Advocate-cum-Researcher’s Test, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final), with dignitaries from previous editions including Supreme Court and High Court judges, and includes a Gala Night.

Theme

The competition focuses on trial advocacy in criminal law proceedings, emphasizing practical skills in mock trials that simulate real courtroom scenarios, including witness examination, argument delivery, and procedural adherence.

Eligibility

Participation is for bona fide law students pursuing the three years or five years LL.B. degree course in any institution in India and law students pursuing undergraduate programs in law from recognized insitutuion internationally Each participating team should have three members. In a team, two members shall be designated as ‘Speakers’ and the third member shall be designated as ‘Researcher’.

Registration Fee

₹5,000 per team (with accommodation, including lodging and food as per the schedule)

₹3,000 per team (without accommodation)

The registration fee is non-refundable.

Prizes

• Winner: ₹1,00,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Runner Up: ₹50,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Witness: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Memorial: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Researcher: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate
• Best Advocate: ₹10,000 + Trophy + Certificate

Important Dates

• Last Registration Date: 15th February 2026
• Last Memorial Submission Date: 6th March 2026
• Last Date to Seek Clarification: 15th February 2026
• Release of Clarification: 17th February 2026
• Competition Dates: 13th – 15th March 2026
• Gala Night: 13th – 15th March 2026

Registration Process

Complete the registration form via the provided Google Form link.

Click Here To Register.

Pay the registration fee to the specified bank account:

• Account No.: 4868000100054396
• Name of Beneficiary: SGT SYNERGY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
• Bank: Punjab National Bank, Garhi Harsaru, Gurgaon, Haryana 122505
• IFSC Code: PUNB0486800

Registration is considered complete once the fee is paid and the form is submitted.

No changes in participant names are allowed after form submission, except at the administrators’ sole discretion.

QR code for payment is available in brochure and registration link.

Contact Info

Email- [email protected]

Mobile Number- 72177803003

Important Links

• Registration Link is here.
• Brochure Link is here.
• Trial Problem is here.
• Rules & Guidelines is here.