7th CHRIST Mediation-Arbitration Competition (CMAC), 2027 by CHRIST: Register by Nov 6
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About CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, was established in 1969 as Christ College, inspired by the educational vision of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara. The institution gained autonomy in 2004, was recognised as an ‘Institution with Potential for Excellence’ in 2006 and received Deemed University status in 2008. The university is accredited with an ‘A+’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
CHRIST is a multidisciplinary university offering undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across various disciplines, including law, humanities, sciences, commerce, management, engineering and education. Its campuses provide an academic environment that encourages research, creativity and holistic student development.
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About School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
The School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, is committed to academic excellence and practical legal education. It provides students with opportunities to develop their legal knowledge and professional skills through internships, moot court competitions, research, workshops, seminars and other academic initiatives.
The School aims to nurture competent, ethical and socially responsible legal professionals.
About the Competition
The 7th CHRIST Mediation-Arbitration Competition (CMAC), 2027, supported by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), is the flagship event of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board for the academic year.
The competition provides participants with practical exposure to mediation and arbitration through carefully drafted and reviewed propositions. Following the Med-Arb format, it integrates mediation, which focuses on facilitating mutually acceptable solutions between parties, and arbitration, through which disputes are submitted to appointed arbitrators for a binding decision.
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The competition aims to strengthen participants’ skills in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, legal advocacy and dispute resolution.
The seventh edition seeks to bring together national and international teams from leading institutions, encouraging cross-border interaction and the exchange of diverse approaches to alternative dispute resolution. The event will also feature academic sessions, workshops and professional engagements.
Eligibility Criteria
National Teams
Students enrolled in a three-year or five-year integrated law course at a recognised university are eligible to participate.
International Teams
Participants must be enrolled in, or have been enrolled in, a course of study leading to a recognised law qualification, including an LL.B., an undergraduate law degree or an equivalent qualification.
Additional Eligibility and Team Requirements
- Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted.
- Cross-institutional teams comprising members from different institutions are allowed.
- Each team must consist of three members: a Client–Advocate pair and one Mediator.
- During the Mediation Round, two members will participate as the Client–Advocate pair, while the third member will act as the Mediator.
- During the Arbitration Round, the Client–Counsel pair will appear as Legal Counsel, while the Mediator will undertake the arbitral award drafting segment.
- Team roles must remain unchanged throughout the competition, subject to the applicable competition rules.
Mode of Competition
The competition will be conducted offline at the Central Campus of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India.
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Registration Fees
The registration fees are as follows:
- National Teams: ₹8,500 per team, exclusive of GST.
- International Teams: ₹15,000 per team, exclusive of GST.
Payment details and the applicable procedure will be communicated during the final registration process.
The ADR Board will extend necessary assistance to international teams regarding visa applications, where required, and relevant competition-related logistical requirements. Further details will be communicated to confirmed international teams.
Accommodation, Food and Other Facilities
- Accommodation will be arranged by the ADR Board if most participating teams indicate a requirement for it. Accordingly, all teams are requested to specify their accommodation requirements in the Final Registration Form. The decision regarding accommodation will depend on the responses received.
- Food and other amenities inside the university will be provided by the ADR Board for all three days, until the conclusion of the Valedictory Ceremony.
Registration Procedure
Interested teams must complete the final registration process by submitting the Final Registration Form.
Teams that have already completed provisional registration, as well as those that have not registered provisionally, may proceed directly with final registration. Provisional registration is not a prerequisite for participation in the competition.
To confirm participation, teams must:
- Complete and submit the Final Registration Form accurately.
- Make the applicable registration fee payment.
- Download the payment receipt and upload valid proof of payment in the designated section of the form.
All registration formalities must be completed on or before 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
The steps for completing the payment process are provided in the competition brochure.
Final Registration Forms
- National Teams: Register Here
- International Teams: Register Here
Important Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Provisional Registration | 11 October 2026 |
| Deadline for Provisional Registration | 26 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Commencement of Final Registration and Release of Final Brochure and Awards | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Final Registration | 6 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Release of Competition Proposition | 7 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Seeking Clarifications | 14 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Request an Invitation Letter for Visa (International Teams) | 10 November 2026 |
| Memorial Submission Qualifier Deadline (National Teams) | 7 December 2026 |
| Memorial Submission Deadline (International Teams) | 7 December 2026 |
| Announcement of Qualified Top 40 Teams | 12 December 2026 |
| Release of Side Allocation for Preliminary Rounds and Exchange of Memorials | 15 December 2026 |
| Competition Dates | 8–10 January 2027 |
Awards
The competition features a total prize pool of ₹1,50,000.
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Further details regarding the awards, prize distribution and associated opportunities are available in the competition brochure.
Contact Information
For queries regarding the competition, rules or proposition, participants may contact:
Email: [email protected]
Registrations Point of Contact
- Vedaanti Bakshi: [email protected] | +91 85954 73697
- Kamakshi Gupta: [email protected] | +91 96825 37231
The brochure is here.
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