NUSRL Ranchi Announces 3rd Legislative Drafting & Presentation Competition
Law School Correspondent
19 April 2026 1:32 PM IST
National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi (NUSRL) was established by Act No. 4 of Jharkhand State Assembly in 2010. The University has subsequently been recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) in September 2011 u/s 22, u/s 12B in the year 2018 of the UGC Act of 1956 and Bar Council of India (BCI).
The University started functioning in September 2010. At present, the University has more than 600 students on the rolls in the undergraduate course. The University has been included as member of the CLAT w.e.f. CLAT 2012. At the undergraduate level, University offers Five-year Integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) degree Program which consists of ten semesters.
The University also started its Research Program in January 2012. With modest beginning, the University is all set to compete with global academic standards with deftly crafted teaching learning methodology. NUSRL endeavours to share the global opportunity in law as well as legal discipline.
The University is having a full time and part time Ph.D. programme and also offering Executive Diploma in Child Rights & Child Protection, Mines & Minerals Law and P.G. Diploma in Tribal Law and Master in Law & Policy.
About the Competition
The Centre for Policies, Laws and Agenda at NUSRL Ranchi has announced the third edition of the Legislative Drafting and Presentation Competition. The competition aims to provide participants with an opportunity to engage in legislative drafting, refining their skills in the process.
It aims to guide participants through the entire drafting process, from identifying issues to achieving a balanced approach between idealistic and pragmatic considerations. Engaging in legislative drafting enhances students' ability to recognize existing legal issues and gaps, enabling them to propose effective solutions. It also broadens their knowledge, analytical capabilities, and interpretation of the law. The competition extends an open invitation to students from all law schools, encouraging them to participate and contribute to the exchange of ideas and experiences on the designated topic.
Eligibility and Team Composition
1. The Competition shall be open to all students pursuing any degree from a recognised college or university.
2. There shall be no restriction on the number of Participants from a single institution.
3. Participation may be either: (a) individual; or (b) in teams not exceeding two members.
Registration and Payment
All interested teams who wish to register shall send the duly completed Registration form.
Registration Fee
1. Single Author: INR 350 | Co-Authors: INR 700. (Maximum upto 2 authors are allowed).
2. Those participants who will qualify for Phase I will have to pay an additional accommodation amount of Rs. 1500 per person.
Payment Details
The bank account details are as follows:
· Name of Account: NUSRL RANCHI
· Name of the Bank: Bank of India
· A/C Number: 490710110003104
· Type of Account: Savings Account
· IFSC Code: BKID0005900
· Branch: NUSRL Campus
Timeline
· Opening of registrations: April 13, 2026;
· Last date for seeking clarifications: April 31, 2026;
· Closing of Registration: April 25, 2026;
· Deadline of Submission: May 13, 2026;
· Declaration of Phase 1 Results: May 20, 2026;
· Dates for Phase II presentations: May 30, 2026.
Awards & Prizes
Winner: Trophy, ₹10,000 and Certificate of Merit
1st Runner-Up: Trophy, ₹7500 and Certificate of Merit
2nd Runner-Up: Trophy, ₹6,000 and Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Participation to all participants
All participants selected for Phase II shall be awarded a certificate of Merit.
The best five submissions shall be published on CPLAN NUSRL's Website.
Contact Information
Dr. Vagish Upadhyay: 8279358781
Abhishek: 99870 72303