5th CNLU National Mediation Competition: Register by Oct 31

About CNLU

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, is one of India’s premier National Law Universities, established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006 (Bihar Act No. 24 of 2006), and recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

The University was founded on July 15, 2006, with a clear and visionary mandate: to provide quality legal education of the highest standard, raise national legal standards to a competitive international level, and promote legal awareness within the broader community in furtherance of the constitutional goals of justice, equality, and the rule of law.

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About CCADR

The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), established in 2021 at Chanakya National Law University, Patna, serves as a premier hub for academic research, practical skill-building, and professional engagement in the field of dispute resolution. Accessible via its official platform at ccadr.cnlu.ac.in, the Centre facilitates an interdisciplinary study of conflict ranging from commercial and institutional to state-level disputes, focusing on frameworks such as the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and international standards including the UNCITRAL Model Law.

CCADR operates with a clear and ambitious vision: to develop a congenial environment within CNLU and beyond for students, researchers, and practitioners to further their interest in ADR and to compete at the national and international levels. Towards this end, the Centre regularly organises national and intra-college ADR competitions, panel discussions, workshops, training sessions, lectures and interactive engagements with practitioners, academicians, and industry experts.

CCADR’s flagship initiatives include the CNLU National Mediation Competition (NMC), the National Client Counselling Competition (NCC), the bimonthly newsletter Samvaad, the ADR blog Untangled, and curated engagement series such as ADR Radio, ADR’o Clock and now Arbitral Award Writing & Presentation Competition, 2026-27.. Over the years, CCADR has collaborated with leading law firms, ADR institutions and organisations including Kochhar & Co., Singhania & Partners, TT&A, HSA Advocates, PSL Advocates & Solicitors, King Stubb & Kasiva, Poovayya & Co., Dentons Link Legal, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration, IAMC Hyderabad, Manupatra, SCC Online, LiveLaw, Bihar Tourism, and internationally recognised ADR organisations such as TiradoADR and McPhilamy ADR.

About the Competition

Building on the resounding success of its four previous editions, the Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) is proud to announce the Fifth Edition of its flagship CNLU National Mediation Competition, which promises to be a grander and more enriching experience.

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The 2026-27 edition will once again adopt a hybrid format. The Online Rounds are scheduled for 16th–17th January 2027, with the results for the Top 8 Teams to be released between 17th–18th January 2027, followed by the Offline Rounds to be held at the CNLU campus on 13th–14th February 2027.

The very objective of organizing this Mediation Competition is to inculcate a deep sense of understanding of the complexities and intricacies of the mediation process by enabling students to learn and interact with experienced practitioners, distinguished luminaries, and esteemed academicians in the field. This national-level event is expected to witness enthusiastic participation from prestigious universities and colleges across India, furthering its legacy as a premier ADR competition.

Important Timelines

• Release of Brochure cum Rulebook– 18^th  October, 2026
• Last Date for Provisional Registration – 31st October, 2026
• Last Date for Final Registration-  20th December, 2026
• Release of Preliminary Rounds Problem – 25th December, 2026
• Online Rounds – 16th – 17th January 2027
• Release for Top 8 Teams – 17th -18th January 2027
• Offline Rounds – 13 – 14 February 2027

Registration Procedure

Click Here To Register.

Contact

For any queries or clarifications, please reach out to:

• Ankita Kumari (Convenor) – +91 9304685878
• Priyanshu Lucky (Editor-in-Chief) – +91 9798701071
• Priyasha Priyadarshni (Co-Convenor) – +91 9971545406
• Sumedha Singh (Co-Convenor) – +91 9142337424
• Shalini Singh (Deputy Editor-in-Chief) – +91 9905823548

Or write to [email protected].

The brochure is here.