Nyaya Setu | The AI & Justice Policy Convention by NMIMS Indore [Cash Prizes Rs 40K]: Register by Apr 12

About the SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Indore, is a premier multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.

The event is organised by SAMATVA – The Legal Aid & Awareness Cell of NMIMS Indore is a student-driven initiative founded on the principles of equality, access to justice, and social empowerment. The Society aims to bridge socio-economic and informational gaps by providing legal aid, spreading legal awareness, and fostering an informed citizenry.
Over the years, SAMATVA has undertaken a wide range of initiatives including legal aid camps, awareness drives, school outreach programmes, prison visits, Lok Adalat awareness sessions, workshops, seminars, and collaborations with non-profit organizations and legal services authorities.

In addition to its on-ground efforts, SAMATVA actively disseminates legal updates, policy developments, and awareness material through digital platforms, thereby promoting legal literacy among students and the public. The Society remains committed to strengthening access to justice and cultivating a culture of legal responsibility and social consciousness.

About the Opportunity

Nyaya Setu – The AI & Justice Policy Convention (3rd Edition) is a National Legal Aid Policy Convention, 2026, organized by NMIMS Indore in collaboration with the Centre for Research Excellence in Generative Artificial Intelligence.

This competition provides a unique platform for students to engage in:

• Policy drafting and analysis
• Structured deliberation and argumentation
• Interdisciplinary discussions on law and technology
• Participants will examine the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and access to justice, and propose innovative policy solutions addressing real-world challenges in India’s justice delivery system.

Theme

“Nyaya Setu – The AI & Justice Policy Convention”

The convention focuses on developing policy frameworks to regulate the use of Generative AI in India’s justice delivery and legal aid systems.

Key areas include:

• AI-assisted legal information Systems
• Legal document drafting tools
• Case assessment mechanisms
• Multilingual access to Justice
• Research support for legal aid lawyers

The theme emphasises accountability, inclusivity, transparency, and ethical compliance, while leveraging AI to enhance access to justice.

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate students enrolled in any program.
• Participants must be from UGC-recognised universities or institutions across India.
• Each institution may nominate up to two teams.
• Cross-university teams are not permitted.
• Team Composition:
  • Two members per team
  • A participant may participate in only one team.

Registration Fee

Registration Fee: ₹900 per team

Prizes

• Winner: ₹20,000 + Trophy
• First Runner-Up: ₹12,000 + Trophy
• Best Speaker: ₹8,000 + Trophy
• Participation certificates for all teams

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: March 13,2026
• Last Date to Register: April 12, 2026
• Submission Deadline (Policy Concept Note upto 2000 words only): April 12, 2026
• Declaration of Results for Top 8 Shortlisted Teams (Preliminary Round): April 16, 2026
• Draw of Lots: April 22, 2026
• Final Rounds (Offline at NMIMS Indore): April 22–23, 2026
• Result Declaration (Final Rounds): April 23, 2026

Registration Process

Click Here to Register.

• Teams must register on or before 12 April 2026 to be eligible.
• The registration fee is ₹900 per team (non-refundable).
• Payment must be made as per the guidelines provided in the brochure.
• Participants must ensure that all submitted details are accurate, as they will be used for certificates.
• Registration is confirmed only after receiving a confirmation email from the Organising Committee.
• Any changes in details must be promptly communicated to the Organising Committee.
• Accommodation details/charges will be shared separately with the Top 8 shortlisted teams.

Contact Information

All official communication regarding the competition will be conducted via the organising committee (SAMATVA, NMIMS Indore) through email:  [email protected]

The brochure is here and rulebook is here.