6th HPNLU National Moot Court Competition, 2025–26 [Cash Prizes Rs 1.3L]: Register by Feb 5

About Himachal Pradesh National Law University

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, is a public law school established in 2016, making it India’s 20th NLU, focused on legal education with programs like B.A. LL.B., LL.M., and PhD, known for its serene location near Shimla and growing reputation for academic excellence in a peaceful environment.

About the Event

Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organising 6th HPNLU National Moot Court Competition, 2025–26

Details of the Event

• Memo Submission: 25 February 2026
• Preliminary Rounds: 17–19 March 2026 (Online)
• Advanced Rounds: 26–27 March 2026 (Offline)
• Theme: Constitutional Law and Human Rights Law

Eligibility

All students who have been duly enrolled and are pursuing a full-time 3-year LL.B. programme or a 5-year integrated LL.B. programme (or international equivalent) from the Institution/University recognized by the Bar Council of India or an equally competent authority shall be eligible to participate in the competition.

Location

Hybrid Format

Offline Rounds at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Registration / Submission Procedure

As detailed in the Rulebook and Brochure.

Important Dates

• Release of Proposition: 20 January 2026
• Last Date for Team Registration: 5 February 2026
• Last Date to Seek Clarifications: 10 February 2026
• Release of Clarifications: 15 February 2026
• Last Date for Submission of Memorials: 25 February 2026
• Result of Memo Qualifier: 5 March 2026
• Last Date for Registration of Preliminary Rounds: 13 March 2026
• Researcher Test: 17 March 2026
• Preliminary Rounds (Virtual): 17–19 March 2026
• Last Date for Registration of Advanced Offline Rounds: 22 March 2026
• Advanced Rounds: 26–27 March 2026
• Valedictory Ceremony & Declaration of Results: 27 March 2026

Fee Details

• Memo Qualifier: No Fee
• Preliminary Rounds: INR 2,000
• Advanced Offline Rounds: INR 4,000

Prizes

• Winner: INR 60,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• First Runner-Up: INR 40,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Team – Petitioner: INR 15,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Team – Respondent: INR 15,000 + Certificate of Excellence

Individual Awards

• Best Orator (Male): INR 10,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Orator (Female): INR 10,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Researcher: INR 20,000 + Certificate of Excellence
• Along with other special awards

Contact Information

• Rimjim Kheda – Convenor | Ph: 9610666673
• Ashpinder Kaur – Co-Convenor | Ph: 9876213792
• Ishita Kumar – Secretary | Ph: 9289722715
• Pratisththa Srivastava – Co-Convenor | Ph: 9289620113
• Bhagwat Mahajan – Treasurer | Ph: 8580474357

The brochure is here.