Government of India, UPSIFS focuses on developing competent legal and forensic professionals.

The Institute follows a unique “Law-with-Labs” approach, integrating legal education with practical forensic training.

1. About the Opportunity

The 1st UPSIFS National Moot Court Competition, 2026 is being organised by the Moot Court Committee, School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies, UPSIFS. The

Competition provides law students with an opportunity to engage in legal research, memorial drafting, oral advocacy, critical thinking, and courtroom argumentation.

The Competition will be conducted in two phases:

· Online Preliminary Rounds: 15–16 October 2026

· Offline Rounds: 30–31 October 2026 at UPSIFS, Lucknow.

2. Theme

The Competition is centred on contemporary legal issues involving constitutional and criminal law, with an interdisciplinary focus on emerging challenges in law, technology, forensic investigation, and criminal justice.

3. Eligibility

· Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. programme or a 5-year integrated law programme are eligible.

· Students enrolled exclusively in postgraduate or diploma programmes are not eligible.

· Each team shall consist of 2 or 3 members:

o Three-member team: 2 Speakers + 1 Researcher

o Two-member team: 2 Speakers, with one Speaker also serving as the Researcher.

· Multiple teams from the same institution may participate, subject to submission of the prescribed No Objection Certificate (NOC).

4. Registration Fee

₹3,000/- per team

The registration fee covers participation in the Online Preliminary Rounds.

Teams qualifying for the offline phase shall additionally pay an Accommodation & Hospitality Fee of ₹1,000/- per person, inclusive of accommodation and meals during the Offline Phase.

The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

5. Prizes

Winner

· Cash Prize of ₹30,000/-

· Trophy+ Medal + Merit Certificate

· Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

· Three one-year complimentary academic subscriptions to SCC Online Web Edition, worth ₹96,000/-

Runner-Up

· Cash Prize of ₹20,000/-

· Trophy + Medal+ Merit Certificate

· Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

Best Researcher

· Cash Prize of ₹7,000/-

· Trophy+ Medal+ Merit Certificate

· Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

Best Speaker

· Cash Prize of ₹7,000/-

· Trophy+ Medal+ Merit Certificate

· Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India

Best Memorial

· Cash Prize of ₹7,000/-

· Trophy+ Merit Certificate+ Medal

· Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India E-Certificates of Participation will be provided to all registered participants.

6. Important Dates

Particulars Date

Registration Opens 25 August 2026

Last Date to Seek Clarification on Moot Problem 15 September 2026

Last Date of Registration 5 October 2026

Memorial Submission (Soft Copy) 10 October 2026

Draw of Lots & Memorial Exchange 14 October 2026

Preliminary Rounds 15–16 October 2026

Researcher's Test, Quarter-Final & Semi-Final Rounds 30 October 2026

Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony 31 October 2026

7. Registration Process

1. Complete the registration through the prescribed Google Form.

2. Pay the registration fee of ₹3,000/- per team through bank transfer/UPI.

3. Submit the required registration details and payment proof.

4. After successful registration and verification of payment, the Primary Contact Person will receive a confirmation email containing the allotted Team Code and other important details.

5. The Team Code shall be used for all official communication with the Organising Committee.

Bank Details:

· Account Name: UPSIFS

· Bank: HDFC Bank

· Account Number: 50100713046350

· IFSC: HDFC0005440

· UPI ID: vyapar.170439687948@hdfcbank

8. Contact

Email: upsifsnmcc2026@gmail.com

Website: www.upsifs.ac.in

Contact Persons:

· Ms. Awantika Srivastava: +91 92649 03453

· Mr. Sarthak Yadav: +91 81730 57373