XVII Amity Moot Court Competition 2026 by Amity University [Cash Prizes Rs 49K]: Register by Feb 7 – Extended

About Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus

Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, is part of India’s leading Amity Education Group, known for its academic excellence across 11 world-class universities, 25 schools & pre-schools, and 150+ institutions globally. Spread across a 40-acre hi-tech campus, Amity Law School provides an intellectually invigorating and resource-rich learning environment.

About the Event

The Moot Court Committee of Amity Law School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus is organizing the XVII Amity Moot Court Competition, 2026. Amity Law School is committed to fostering legal intellect, advocacy skills, and research acumen among law students. The institution believes in promoting legal education beyond textbooks and actively engages students in practical learning experiences, such as moot court competitions, to prepare them for the legal profession.

Details About the Event

The XVII Amity Moot Court Competition, 2026 is the legacy flagship moot court competition that attracts some of the best legal minds from across India. The competition has gained nationwide recognition and provides law students with a platform to hone their advocacy, research, and legal reasoning skills.

Theme of the Event

This edition of the competition will focus on the dynamic relationship between constitutional principles and contemporary legal issues. Participants will explore constitutional interpretation in light of evolving societal challenges, judicial precedents, and legal dilemmas.

Rounds and Format

The competition will be conducted in two phases:

• Preliminary Rounds (Online) – 13^TH February 2026
• Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Final Round (Offline) – 23^rd& 24^th Fenruary 2026

Each team will argue as both Petitioner and Respondent in the preliminary rounds. The order of argument presentation is:

• Petitioner Speaker 1
• Petitioner Speaker 2
• Respondent Speaker 1
• Respondent Speaker 2
• Rebuttal (Petitioner – Any One Speaker)
• Sur-rebuttal (Respondent – Any One Speaker)

Who is it for? (Eligibility Criteria)

The competition is open to undergraduate law students pursuing a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program from a recognized college/university/institution in India.

Location

• Preliminary Rounds: Online (Virtual Mode)
• Quarter-finals, Semi-finals & Finals: Offline at Amity Law School, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Campus, India.

Registration & Submission Procedure

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• Teams must register online by filling out the registration form.
• The last date for provisional registration is 7th February  2026 (23:59:59 IST) – Extended from 31st Jan.
• Upon registration, teams must pay the registration fee of Rs. 3,000 + GST (Non-refundable).
• Soft copy of the memorials must be submitted by 7^th February 2026 on the email ID: [email protected]
• Hard copies of the memorials (10 copies, petitioner – 5 copies and respondent – 5 copies) must be submitted in person at the time of on-campus registration on 23^rd February 2026.

Prizes & Awards

The competition awards and cash prizes:

• Winning Team: ₹25,000/-
• Runners-up Team: ₹15,000/-
• Best Speaker: ₹3,000/-
• Best Memorial: ₹3,000/-
• Best Researcher: ₹3,000/-
• Medals for winners and runners-up.
• Certificates of participation for all the participants.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Contact Information

For any queries, you can contact the Moot Court Committee:

• Faculty Convenor: Dr. Srijan Mishra
• Student Convenors:
  • Mr. Aditya Raj Singh ( 6388998829)
  • Ms. Jaya Dubey ( 6387333935)
• Email: [email protected]

The brochure is here.