Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial Debate by DNLU [Cash Prizes Rs 3.8L]: Register Now!
About Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
The Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU) is a National Law University founded in 2018 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. As of 2021, the university is headed by Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court as the Chancellor and Manoj Kumar Sinha, as the Vice-Chancellor.
About the Opportunity
Shastrartha- the debating society of Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur is thrilled to announce the VI edition of their flagship inter-varsity debating tournament Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial Debate from the 30th October to 1st of November,2026; offline at our campus in Jabalpur, M.P. Known for its rigorous motions, warm hospitality, exceptional adjudication featuring world-class international judges, India’s highest prize pool, an unforgettable Break Night at a premium venue, and intense competitiveness, Justice R.K. Tankha PD continues to attract some of the best debaters across India and beyond.
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This is your chance to test your mettle against the sharpest minds in the circuit.This year’s edition promises to be our grandest yet, featuring the largest prize pool in Asia – ₹3,80,000, and participation from some of the most distinguished universities from India and abroad. It is deeply honoured to present an exceptional Core Adjudication Panel (CAP) for JRKTPD’26, featuring Raymond Kimura, flying in from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, alongside an accomplished panel of international and domestic adjudicators, who will be announced soon.
Theme
British Parliamentary Debate
Eligibility
Open to all.
Registration Fee
INR 3300 with accommodation & meals / INR 2300 without accommodation & meals.
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Mode
Offline, at Dharmashastra National Law University Jabalpur.
Prizes
INR 3,80,000- biggest prize pool in Asia.
| Category | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Winners | 1,05,000 |
| Open Finalists (3*35,000) | 1,05,000 |
| Novice Winners | 10,000 |
| Novice Runners-Up | 5,000 |
| Open Semi Finalists (4*15,000) | 60,000 |
| Open Best Speaker | 10,000 |
| Second Open Best Speaker | 5,000 |
| Novice Best Speakers | 3,000 |
| Second Novice Best Speaker | 2,000 |
| Best Adjudicator | 20,000 |
| Second-best Adjudicator | 13,000 |
| Third-best Adjudicator | 7,500 |
| Best Invited Adjudicator | 7,000 |
| Second Best Invited Adjudicator | 5,000 |
| Best WGM Speaker | 5,000 |
| Second Best WGM Speaker | 2,500 |
| Best WGM Adjudicator | 5,000 |
| Best WGM Team | 10,000 |
Event Dates
30th October to 1st of November,2026
Registration Process
The registration procedure and brochure is here.
Contact Info
Parnika +91 7247208297, Aryan +91 6281327839
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