Xavier Moot Court Competition 2026 on Criminal Law and Forensic Investigation [Cash Prizes Rs 1L]: Register by Jan 18

About XIM University

Xavier University was established on July 6, 2013 and was renamed as XIM University on 3rd April, 2021. Currently, XIM University views itself as a distinguished university that provides quality education to top-notch students worldwide. The XIM University inherits the legacy of the 34-year-old XIM, the country’s premier, world-class B-School. The excellence we have lived through the years has become an example, a legend for all to imitate and follow which aligns with the motto – Semper Excelsius – Ever Higher.

About Xavier Law School

Xavier Law School, recognized by the Bar Council of India is a modern marvel in terms of infrastructure, physical, digital & intellectual assets thus positioning itself as a premier newgeneration law school providing holistic legal education.

About the Moot Court Competition

The moot proposition for this year is designed to assess participants’ understanding, research aptitude, and practical application of legal principles within the domain of criminal law and forensic investigation. The competition encompasses a wide spectrum of issues relating to substantive and procedural criminal law, evidentiary principles, and forensic science, enabling participants to develop a comprehensive understanding of how legal frameworks and scientific methods intersect in real-world criminal adjudication. It further explores the evolving jurisprudence surrounding criminal liability, investigation standards, and forensic evidence, with the objective of equipping the next generation of legal professionals with strong research, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Details of the Moot Court Competition

• Date of Competition: 12th – 14th February 2026
• Mode of Conduct: Physically on Campus
• Venue: Xavier Law School, XIM University, Plot No: 12(A), Nijigada, Kurki,
  Harirajpur-752050, District-Puri, Odisha, India

Eligibility

• All students duly enrolled and pursuing a full-time 3-year LL.B. program or a 5-year integrated LL.B. program from the Institution/University recognized by the Bar Council of India or equally competent authority shall be eligible to participate in the competition.
• Maximum two teams from a particular college can register for participation.

Team Composition

Each team shall comprise a maximum number of three members (two speakers and one researcher) or a minimum number of two members (one speaker and one speaker-cumresearcher).

Awards

• Winner Cash Prize of INR 50,000/- (Fifty Thousand Only)
• Runner’s Up Cash Prize of INR 30,000/- (Thirty Thousand Only)
• Best Memorial Cash Prize of INR 10,000/- (Ten Thousand Only)
• Best Researcher Cash Prize of INR 5,000/- (Five Thousand Only)
• Best Mooter Cash Prize of INR 5,000/- (Five Thousand Only)

Last Date of Registration

18th January, 2026

Registration Fee

Rs. 3000/- per team inclusive of accommodation and food

Important dates

• Closing of early bird registration- 11th January 2026
• Commencement of registration- 29th December 2025
• Last date of registration- 18th January 2026
• Last date for seeking clarification- 24th January 2026
• Release of clarification- 26th January 2026
• Last date of submission of memorials (softcopy)- 3rd February 2026
• Last date of submission of memorials (hardcopy)- 11th February 2026
• Researcher’s test- 12th February 2026
• Preliminary Rounds I and II- 12th February 2026
• Quarter-final and semi-final rounds 1- 13th February 2026
• Final Rounds and Valedictory ceremony- 14th February 2026

Mode of Registration

Prior payment through NEFT/RTGS/ Net-Banking (Account details are provide in the Brochure) and filing the registration form thereon.

Registration Process

• Interested teams are required to register for the Competition by completing the Registration Form. Registration shall not be accepted through any means other than the Registration Form.
• Prior payment of INR 3,000/- (Three Thousand Only) per team as a Registration Fee is required to fill out the Registration Form. The registration fee shall be inclusive of accommodation and food.
• Every team must submit a payment of INR 3,000 (Three Thousand Rupees only) through Bank Transfer by January 18, 2026 (11:59 P.M. IST) to complete their registration for the Competition.

Registration Procedure

Click Here To Register.

Contact Information

• Ms. Gurnoor Gulati (Convenor)- +91 6371290725
• Mr. Aditya Sharma (Co-Convenor)- +91 8984511678
• Ms. Ishika Rana (Co-Convenor)- +91 6207716077
• Ms. Aayushi Arya (Deputy Joint-Convenor)- +91 7739560780
• Ms. Sarmista Senapati (Deputy Joint-Convenor)-+91 9439693134
• Ms. Shwetanka Ojha Sinha (Deputy Joint-Convenor)-+91 7432848159
• Ms. Smruti Mohapatra (Treasurer)-+91 9178963264
• Mail: [email protected]

The brochure is here.