Click the Play button to listen to article

The Moot Court Society of KIIT School of Law is pleased to organise the II KIIT International Moot Court Competition, 2026, continuing its commitment to promoting excellence in legal research, advocacy, argumentation and dispute resolution.

The competition provides law students from across India and abroad with a platform to engage with complex contemporary legal questions, develop persuasive advocacy, and compete before distinguished arbitrators and members of the legal fraternity. The moot proposition for the II KIIT International Moot Court Competition, 2026 is based on international commercial arbitration and documentary credits.

The total prize pool is of INR 3,90,000/-.

ABOUT KIIT SCHOOL OF LAW

KIIT School of Law, a constituent of KIIT Deemed to be University, has emerged as a prominent institution for legal education and advocacy training. Over the years, the institution has developed a strong mooting culture and has hosted significant national and international academic events, including the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, India Rounds, and the Bar Council of India International Moot Court Competition.

DATES AND SCHEDULE

· 20 August 2026: Release of Moot Problem, Brochure and commencement of registration

  • 7 September 2026: Last date for registration
  • 7 September 2026: Last date to seek clarifications
  • 14 September 2026: Release of clarifications
  • 4 October 2026: Last date for memorial submission
  • 11 October 2026: Online Preliminary Rounds
  • 14 November 2026: Researcher's Test and Offline Advanced Rounds

The Preliminary Rounds will be conducted online, while the Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and Final Round will form part of the Offline Advanced Rounds.

PRIZES:

· Winning Team: INR 2,00,000/-

· Runners-up: INR 1,00,000/-

· Best Researcher: INR 30,000/-

· Best Speaker: INR 30,000/-

· Best Memorial: INR 30,000/-

REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

The competition is open to students enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year law degree programme, or a comparable graduate programme in law, subject to the eligibility requirements prescribed in the Rules. Participants must represent a recognised and accredited institution where they are enrolled.

Each team may consist of a minimum of two members and a maximum of three members, comprising a maximum of two speakers and one researcher.

The registration fee is:

  • INR 6,000 for National Teams
  • USD 100 for International Teams

Registration must be completed by 7 September 2026 through the prescribed online registration form.

QUICK LINKS:

Registration Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce8TQwkLvYVjCrYyByMYQZNfAun9rylvjEX211AyyLgvlGEg/formResponse.

Clarification Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpvT5ObtwBhmaQANuWkuIsiGDciMrz1qRDdl-YGi0bL6C6oA/viewform?pli=1

The Brochure and Rulebook are attached for reference. The same can also be accessed through the Competition's website: https://klsmcs.kls.kiit.ac.in/.

CONTACT DETAILS

For further information and correspondence regarding the competition:

Moot Court Society

KIIT School of Law

KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar

Email: society.mcs@kls.ac.in

Tags: