A great opportunity for law students to participate in the 1st edition of the CNLU-DPIIT-IPR National Moot Court Competition 2026, organised by the DPIIT-IPR Chair & CIRF of CNLU, Patna, in collaboration with S.S. Rana & Co.
About the Organisers
The DPIIT-IPR Chair at Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, established under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, promotes high-quality academic research, policy development, and capacity-building in the field of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
The Chair operates alongside the Centre for Innovation, Research and Facilitation (CIRF), which supports interdisciplinary scholarship, innovation, and legal research. Together, these bodies advance IPR awareness and research across India.
The CNLU-DPIIT-IPR National Moot Court Competition 2026 marks the first edition of a flagship moot designed to engage students in advanced IPR litigation, policy issues, and arguments grounded in contemporary intellectual property jurisprudence.
About the Competition / Opportunity
This national-level moot court competition provides students a platform to test their advocacy skills, engage in written and oral submissions, and participate in multiple rounds—including preliminaries, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals.
The hybrid model ensures broader participation, with initial rounds conducted online and the final rounds held offline at CNLU, Patna. Multiple teams from the same law school are allowed, subject to Rulebook conditions.
Event Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Moot Proposition & Registration Opens | 5 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | 26 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Memorial Submission | 15 January 2026 |
| Researcher’s Test | 31 January 2026 |
| Inauguration & Preliminary Rounds (Online) | 1 February 2026 |
| Quarter-finals & Semi-finals (Online) | 2 February 2026 |
| Final Rounds & Valedictory (Offline) | 15 February 2026 |
Location and Mode
Mode: Hybrid
- Online: Inauguration, preliminaries, quarter-finals, semi-finals
- Offline: Final rounds & valedictory ceremony at CNLU Patna
Format and Structure
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | UG and PG law students from recognised institutions |
| Team Composition | As per Rulebook; multiple teams allowed per institution |
| Rounds | Prelims → Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Finals |
| Practice Area | Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) |
Prizes & Opportunities
- Winning Team: ₹50,000 + Internship at S.S. Rana & Co.
- Runner-Up Team: ₹40,000
- Best Memorial: ₹10,000
- Best Researcher: ₹10,000
- Best Speaker: ₹10,000
Total Prize Pool: ₹1,20,000
Eligibility & Requirements
The competition is open to students enrolled bona fide in full-time undergraduate or postgraduate law programs across recognised law schools, universities, and institutions.
Multiple teams from the same university or its constituent colleges/institutes are permitted under the rules.
Teams must comply with the memorial format, deadlines, and procedural requirements as stated in the Rulebook.
Additional Highlights
• Hybrid model enabling national participation
• High-quality judging panels
• Collaboration with S.S. Rana & Co.
• Internship opportunity for the winning team
• Access to Brochure, Moot Proposition & Rulebook via official links
Contact Information
Email: iprmoot@cnlu.ac.in
Application Procedure
Teams must register online by filling out the official Registration Form:
Registration Link
Brochure, Moot Proposition & Rulebook
Registrations close on 26 December 2025.
Memorials must be submitted by 15 January 2026.
FAQs about CNLU-DPIIT-IPR National Moot Court Competition 2026
1. Who can participate in the competition?
Any bona fide law student enrolled in UG or PG law programmes from recognised institutions. Multiple teams from one institution may participate as per rules.
2. What is the mode of the competition?
Hybrid. Initial rounds are online, while the final rounds are conducted offline at CNLU Patna.
3. What is the last date to register?
The registration deadline is 26 December 2025.
4. What is the prize for the winning team?
₹50,000 cash prize and an Internship Opportunity at S.S. Rana & Co.
5. Where can teams access the Moot Proposition and Rulebook?
Through the official Google Drive link provided above.
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