The Moot Court Association, School of Excellence in Law (SoEL), The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), Chennai, invites registrations for the 20th Pro Bono Enviro National Moot Court Competition 2026–27.
- About The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
- About Pro Bono Enviro
- About the Competition
- Competition Structure
- Eligibility
- Team Composition
- Research and Procedure Assessment
- Registration Details
- Registration Fee
- Payment Details
- Prizes and Recognition
- Important Dates
- Competition Materials
- Registration Procedure
- Contact Details
The competition focuses exclusively on environmental law and will be conducted in hybrid mode. Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-finals will take place online on December 12–13, 2026, followed by the Semi-finals and Finals in Chennai on January 9, 2027.
The last date to register is November 20, 2026. Early registration closes on October 31, 2026.
About The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University (TNDALU), Chennai, is a State university devoted to legal education. The School of Excellence in Law (SoEL) is its constituent school.
The Moot Court Association is the student body responsible for mooting activities at SoEL. It provides opportunities for students to develop legal research, written advocacy and oral argument skills through moot court participation.
About Pro Bono Enviro
Pro Bono Enviro began in 2006 and is devoted exclusively to environmental law. The competition provides a platform for law students to examine environmental challenges and develop arguments concerning environmental protection and accountability.
The twentieth edition is guided by Chief Patrons Justice V. Bharathidasan, retired Judge of the Madras High Court; Mr Om Prakash E., Senior Advocate, Madras High Court; and Tmt P. Sumathi, Law Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu.
Its Patrons are Prof. Dr. Ranjit Oommen Abraham, Registrar (i/c), TNDALU, and Prof. Dr. V. Balaji, Dean, TNDALU.
About the Competition
The competition is organised for the Padma Vibhushan K. Parasaran Ever-Rolling Trophy for Excellence in Mooting Advocacy, with the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board as the Title Sponsor.
Participants will engage with environmental law issues concerning clean air and water, forests, coastal ecosystems, climate and accountability for environmental harm. Teams will prepare memorials for both sides and present oral arguments before benches comprising members of the judiciary, senior Bar and academia.
The four teams qualifying for the Semi-finals will travel to Chennai for the in-person rounds. Travel fare will be reimbursed, and accommodation will be arranged for these teams.
Competition Structure
Qualifier Round
The Qualifier Round consists of:
- Memorials for both sides.
- A Research and Procedure Assessment (RPA), taken by the team’s Researcher.
Memorials carry 60% of the Qualifier Score, while the RPA carries 40%. The top 24 teams will qualify for the Preliminary Rounds.
Oral Rounds
The Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-finals will be conducted online on December 12–13, 2026, following the inauguration and a live draw of fixtures.
The Semi-finals, Finals and Valedictory Ceremony will take place in person in Chennai on January 9, 2027.
Eligibility
- Students pursuing a three-year or five-year LL.B. or B.L. course may participate.
- Participants must be enrolled at an institution recognised by the Bar Council of India.
- Each institution may send one team.
- Each team must comprise two or three members.
Team Composition
- Three-member team: Two Speakers and one Researcher.
- Two-member team: Two Speakers, with one Speaker also designated as the Researcher.
Research and Procedure Assessment
The Research and Procedure Assessment will be a one-hour online test taken by the team’s Researcher.
It is scheduled for November 23, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Registration Details
Registration will take place through EnviroPort, the official registration and participation portal.
The portal will also be used for:
- Seeking clarifications on the Moot Proposition.
- Submitting memorials.
- Taking the Research and Procedure Assessment.
Provisional Registration
Provisional Registration is optional and free. Institutions may provisionally register, usually through their moot court society, to hold a place and receive an Enviro Pass, which serves as the Provisional Registration ID.
Final Registration
Teams must register their members and pay the applicable registration fee. A Team Code will be generated upon submission, and each member will receive a confirmation email.
Teams completing Final Registration before November 14, 2026, will receive one month of free SCC Online access, from November 16 to December 16, 2026.
Registration Fee
The fee is payable per team.
| Institution Category | On or Before October 31, 2026 | After October 31 and On or Before November 20, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Government Law Colleges affiliated to TNDALU | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| All other institutions | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
The concessional fee applies only to the 15 Government Law Colleges affiliated to TNDALU.
Payment must be made through NEFT or bank transfer. Teams must enter the transaction reference number, payment date and receipt during Final Registration. The fee is non-refundable.
Payment Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Account name | Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Moot Court Association |
| Account number | 67104604033 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | PNSB Branch, Raja Annamalaipuram |
| IFSC code | SBIN0070688 |
| Branch code | 70688 |
Prizes and Recognition
Winners
- ₹1,00,000.
- Padma Vibhushan K. Parasaran Ever-Rolling Trophy for Excellence in Mooting Advocacy.
- Champions’ Citation.
- One year of SCC Online access for each team member.
Runners-up
- ₹30,000.
- Runners-up Trophy.
- Finalists’ Citation.
Best Written Submissions
- ₹35,000.
- Senior Advocate V. P. Raman Memorial Ever-Rolling Trophy for Excellence in Drafting Written Submissions.
Best Student Advocate — Male
- ₹20,000.
- Justice N. V. Balasubramanian Memorial Ever-Rolling Trophy for Distinction in Oral Advocacy (Male).
Best Speaker — Female
- ₹20,000.
- Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed Memorial Ever-Rolling Trophy for Distinction in Oral Advocacy (Female).
Best Researcher
- ₹20,000.
- Senior Advocate T. V. Ramanujun Ever-Rolling Trophy for Excellence in Legal Research.
Iyarkai Kaappor Award
The semi-finalist who “treads most lightly on the earth” will receive ₹5,000 in medals and a Certificate of Commendation.
Other Recognition
- Second Runners-up will receive medals and Certificates of Accomplishment.
- Second-placed participants in each individual award category will receive Certificates of Merit.
- Every participant will receive an e-certificate.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Moot Proposition | October 18, 2026 |
| Early registration deadline | October 31, 2026 |
| Deadline for seeking clarifications | November 15, 2026 |
| Final registration deadline | November 20, 2026 |
| Research and Procedure Assessment | November 23, 2026, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM |
| Memorial submission deadline | November 25, 2026 |
| Inauguration, Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-finals — Online | December 12–13, 2026 |
| Semi-finals, Finals and Valedictory Ceremony — Chennai | January 9, 2027 |
Competition Materials
The brochure and rulebook are available in the competition materials section of the official website.
Click here to access the official competition website and materials
Registration Procedure
Eligible teams must complete registration through EnviroPort.
For Final Registration, teams should provide member details, pay the applicable fee and enter the payment reference number, date and receipt in the portal.
Contact Details
General email: probonomoot@mcasoel.in
- Registration: Mr Arun, Additional Secretary, MCA — +91 81247 99899.
- Memorials, penalties and compliance review hearing: Mr Varshan Shanmuganathan, Joint Secretary, MCA — +91 90808 02403.
- RPA, virtual rounds and technical support: Ms Annliya Anil, Additional Secretary, MCA — +91 85477 92427.
- General queries and grievances: Ms Anjana Sarvashree, Joint Secretary, MCA — +91 98840 72400.
Convenor: Mr Ashwad Dhinakaran, Convenor, 20th Pro Bono Enviro NMCC and President, Moot Court Association — +91 95514 36255.
Convenor’s email: president@mcasoel.in
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