6th RGNUL National Negotiation Competition, 2026: Register by Oct 20
About the University
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act, 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in the State of Punjab with the key objective of evolving and imparting comprehensive legal education, including distance and continuing legal education at all levels, to achieve excellence.
The institution’s endeavour is to serve society through reforms in legal services by way of preparing professionally competent lawyers, inquisitive researchers, able administrators, conscientious judicial officers, and above all, socially responsible citizens, who shall be wholeheartedly and continuously engaged in the process of nation-building.
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About the Centre
The Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) was established in RGNUL in 2018. From the beginning to its 8th year of operation, CADR has always aimed to promote students’ and researchers’ interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms.
The ultimate objective of the Centre is to strengthen the ADR process in the country by emerging as a platform for students to further their interests in the field. A strong team of teachers and students is working towards achieving this end.
About the Competition
To further its avowed aim, CADR has been organising the RGNUL Sports and Entertainment Law Mediation Competition (SEMC) since 2019 and the RGNUL National Negotiation Competition since 2021. The Negotiation Competition is one of India’s premier competitions in the field of negotiation, pitting the best budding ADR enthusiasts against one another.
Despite the turbulent times brought by COVID-19, the novel edition of the competition was organised in 2021, however, in a virtual setup. The second and third editions of the competition were organised at the lush campus of RGNUL, the fourth edition and fifth edition in virtual mode, which saw the participation of more than twenty-four (24) universities from all across India.
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Being one of the two flagship competitions organised by CADR, we have been blessed with some of the best organisations in the industry ranging from the Singapore International Mediation Institute (SIMI), the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine School of Law, Mediator Network to the Centre for Advanced Mediation Practice (CAMP), Justice Kuldip Prakash Bhandari Foundation, Chandigarh, Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution Team (PACT), Krida Legal, Markanda Advocates, SCC Times, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, and Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International as our past collaborators.
The 6th Negotiation Competition will be held in hybrid mode. There shall be multiple preliminary rounds followed by quarter-final rounds, semi-final rounds, and the final round. Universities interested in sending more than 1 team are requested to express their intention by reaching out to the undersigned. The allocation of the second slot is contingent on the availability of the total number of slots available with the Centre. It should be noted that the allocation of slots to any university will be a decision made solely by CADR-RGNUL, and shall be final and binding. The two-member Negotiating Team will comprise a client and a counsel who will mandatorily have to play both roles during preliminary rounds.
Eligibility
Any student enrolled in Undergraduate Law degree programme in any University recognised by the Bar Council of India as on 1st January 2026, is eligible to participate. Each participating team shall consist of a Negotiating Pair (i.e., a client and a counsel). The composition of the team will not be permitted to change once the same has been entered and submitted through the final registration form unless approved by the Organising Committee.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3rd October 2026 | Release of General Information |
| 12th October 2026 | Last Date for Provisional Registration |
| 17th October 2026 | Last Date to Submit Clarifications |
| 20th October 2026 | Last Date for Final Registration and Payment |
| 22nd October 2026 | Last Date to Submit Negotiation Plan |
| 25th October 2026 | Online Preliminary Rounds |
| 21st–22nd November 2026 | Event Dates |
Registration Fee
- The Registration fee for the competition is INR 8000/- per team (exclusive of GST).
- Teams qualifying for the Advanced Rounds shall be required to pay an additional fee of INR 4,000/- per team (exclusive of GST), which shall also cover accommodation for the team during the Advanced Rounds.
- The fees, once paid, are non-refundable.
- Final registration of the team is subject to the successful payment of the registration fee within the stipulated time.
Registration Details
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Universities/Colleges interested in sending their teams must complete the two-step process consisting of Provisional Registration and Final Registration. The provisional registration can be done by filling out the Google form on or before 11:59 P.M., 12th October, 2026.
The Organizing Committee will notify the selected universities through a confirmation mail for final registration. The Final Registration Form and Payment Link will be provided in the confirmation mail.
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