T.S. Venkateswara Iyer Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy National Moot Court Competition 2026 by GLC, Ernakulam: Register by Feb 17

About Government Law College, Ernakulam

The Government Law College, Ernakulam, established in 1874, is Kerala’s oldest law college and one of India’s most prestigious institutions. Located in the heart of Kochi by the Vembanad Lake, the college boasts a rich legacy of 150 years, producing eminent luminaries such as former Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Justice K. G. Balakrishnan, Judge of Supreme Court Justice K. M. Joseph, former Chief Justice of Kerala Justice K. K. Usha, former Advocate General of Kerala K. P. Dandapani, Shri, former Chief Minister of Kerala Shree Oommen Chandy and founder of National Law Universities in India, Padma Shree Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon and several others.

Renowned for its rigorous curriculum and vibrant campus life, the college is a hub of intellectual growth, fostering critical thinking, advocacy, and leadership. Offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in law, it is affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University and recognized by the UGC and Bar Council of India.

As it celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary, the college reflects on its historic achievements while reaffirming its commitment to excellence in legal education and justice.

Venue

All rounds will be conducted offline at the campus of Government Law College, Ernakulam, in the city of Kochi, Kerala.

Eligibility

The competition is open to the Law colleges, Law schools, Law Departments, and Law Universities recognized by the Bar Council of India. The participation is limited to undergraduate students in law, both in the 3-year and 5-year presently undergoing regular courses. The number of teams from an institution is not restricted.

Team Composition

Each team must consist of 3 members:

• 2 speakers
• 1 researcher

The maximum number cannot be modified under any circumstances.

Each team will be provided a team code at the time of provisional registration, prior to the submission of memorials via e-mail. This team code will be used to refer to the team for the whole competition.

Registration & Fee Details

• Provisional Registration Rule: A registration fee of INR 3000/- shall be paid by the participating teams. Each team shall provisionally register or the Competition through this link:

Click Here To Register.

• The last date for provisional registration is 17^th February 2026.
• Provisional registration after the given deadline shall not be accepted, under any circumstances.
• After the deadline for the provisional registration expires, the organisers shall respond to each provisionally registered team, with a unique team code, which shall be used to identify the teams during the competition.
• The 16 teams qualifying the Memorial Selection Round shall proceed to complete the Final Registration upon payment of a Final Registration Fee of INR 2,000/-
• The Final Registration form will be sent to the selected teams on the day of announcing the result of the Memorial Selection (28^th February 2026).

Selected Teams should complete the final registration form with photos of team members and signature of the Head of the Institution (along with the Seal of institution) and a scanned copy of the same along with the payment receipt should be sent to [email protected] with the subject, ‘Registration for XXIII National Moot Court Competition for Adv. T. S. Venkateswara Iyer Ever Rolling Trophy, 2026’on or before 2^nd March 2026.

Teams shall use the following Bank Account for remittance of the Registration Fee:

• Name of the Bank & Branch: PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK; MARKET ROAD
• Account holder Name: MOOT CLUB GOVT. LAW COLLEGE ERNAKULAM
• Account Number: 4271000100107762
• IFSC Code: PUNB0427100

Competition Structure

The competition will follow a multi-round format, on 14th March 2026, the preliminary rounds and

Quarter finals will be conducted, followed by Semi – finals and Finals on 15th March, 2026.

Awards and Prizes

Honors in this competition shall include:

• Best Team
• Second Best Team
• Third Best Team
• Best Student Advocate
• Second Best Student Advocate
• Best Memorial
• Second Best Memorial
• Best Researcher
• Second Best Researcher

The winners of the above-mentioned titles will be awarded a prize pool worth 1.5 Lakh, certificates, and ever-rolling trophies. In addition to the above, Certificates will be given to other categories of winners and all other participants.

Key Dates

• Last date for Provisional Registration: 17 February 2026
• Final Clarification Release: 22 February 2026
• Last date for Memorial Submission (soft copy): 25 February 2026 
• Memorial Selection Results and Intimation: 28 February 2026
• Last date for Final Registration and payment of Registration Fee: 2 March 2026
• Inauguration, Draw of Lots for Preliminary Rounds & Exchange of Memorials: 13 March 2026
• Preliminary Rounds 1 & 2: 14 March 2026
• Quarter Finals & Researcher’s Test: 14 March 2026
• Semi – Final Round, Final Round, and Valedictory Ceremony: 15 March 2026

Contact Info

Any clarifications regarding the competition may be sent to [email protected] with the subject “Request for clarification”.

• +91 80866 35149
• +91 99613 99153

The brochure is here and moot proposition is here.