Gujarat National Law University(GNLU) established under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003 by the Government of Gujarat, is a premier statutory university dedicated to excellence in legal education, research, and training. GNLU offers a comprehensive range of interdisciplinary programmes across five integrated undergraduate law degrees — B.A. LL.B., B.Com. LL.B., B.Sc. LL.B., B.S.W., LL.B., and B.B.A. LL.B. — along with a postgraduate LL.M. programme and doctoral research opportunities in law and allied disciplines. Reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, GNLU was ranked 5th among law schools in India in the NIRF 2025, released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
GNLU Centre for Corporate and Insolvency Laws
The GNLU Centre for Corporate and Insolvency Law (GCCIL), was established on 17th October 2012 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. A. Puj, Former Judge of the High Court of Gujarat, and was rechristened in January 2020 following the introduction of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. As one of the Centres of Excellence at GNLU, the Centre is dedicated to advancing scholarship and practical engagement in the domains of corporate and insolvency law. Since its inception, GCCIL has served as a dynamic platform for expanding research horizons through publications, training initiatives, and extension activities. By consistently organising workshops, seminars, research projects, and capacity building programmes, the Centre has established itself as a frontrunner in promoting discourse, policy development, and skill-building in corporate, competition, and insolvency laws.
The Insolvency Law Academy
The Insolvency Law Academy is an institute of excellence dedicated to advancing the field of insolvency through research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination. As an independent think tank and research institution, ILA plays a pivotal role in fostering evidence-based policymaking and elevating professional and ethical standards within the insolvency ecosystem. In a remarkably short span of time, it has established a strong foundation as a world-class centre of excellence, promoting thought leadership and best practices in insolvency and restructuring. ILA has also forged strategic collaborations with leading global and Indian institutions, positioning itself at the forefront of cutting-edge research and futuristic policy development in the domain of insolvency law.
National E-Governance Services Limited
National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) is India's first Information Utility (IU) regulated by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). The company has been set up by leading banks and public institutions. As an IU, NeSL is a repository of financial information submitted by creditors, including banks, NBFCs etc with the provision for all concerned parties to verify and authenticate the debt. The IU constitutes a key pillar of the insolvency and bankruptcy ecosystem of India, the other three being the Adjudicating Authority (National Company Law Tribunals and Debt Recovery Tribunals), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) and Insolvency Professionals (IPs).
About the Competition
GCCIL, in collaboration with the Indian Law Association (ILA), presents the 3rd Edition of the GCCIL National Mock – Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) Competition, 2026. The competition is designed to bridge academic learning with practical exposure, offering law students a realistic insight into India's insolvency framework. Participants will step into the roles of insolvency professionals, resolution professionals, and adjudicating authorities and will be tasked with drafting innovative, legally sound, and commercially viable resolution plans for a distressed corporate debtor. These plans will be presented before a simulated Committee of Creditors and adjudicated by a mock National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), where creditor voting will determine the outcome of the resolution process.
Important Dates
· Last Date for Registration of teams: 1st March 2026
· Release of Problem (Only to registered Teams): 2nd March 2026
· Last Date to Apply for Clarifications: 7th March 2026
· Submission of CIRP Dossier and Resolution Plan:22nd March 2026
Awards
· Best Team: 25,000
· Runners-up: 20,000
· Best Resolution Professional(RP): 10,000
· Best Interim Resolution Professional (IRP): 10,000
· Best CIRP Dossier and Resolution Plan: 5,000
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Important Links
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Contact Details:
In case of any queries, please reach out to us via email: gccil@gnlu.ac.in or
through phone:
Bhawini Jha: +91 - 6206340895
Tooshabh Singh: +91 - 7970640308
Sahsransh Pandey: +91 - 8299772242