International Mediation Competition (IMC) 2027 at CNLU Patna: Register by December 20!

Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), Chanakya National Law University, Patna, invites law students from India and abroad to participate in the International Mediation Competition (IMC) 2027. The hybrid competition offers a prize pool of ₹75,000, with an internship opportunity accompanying every award.

About Chanakya National Law University (CNLU)

Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, was established on July 15, 2006, under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006. Recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, the University aims to provide quality legal education, promote legal awareness and advance the constitutional values of justice, equality and the rule of law.

About Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR)

Established in 2021 at Chanakya National Law University, Patna, the Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) focuses on academic research, practical skill development and professional engagement in alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

The Centre organises national and intra-college ADR competitions, panel discussions, workshops, training sessions, lectures and interactive engagements with practitioners, academicians and industry experts. It aims to develop students’ and researchers’ interest in ADR and prepare them to compete at national and international levels.

About the International Mediation Competition (IMC) 2027

CCADR has announced the International Mediation Competition (IMC) 2027, marking the fifth edition of the competition and its first on an international platform. The 2026–27 edition will follow a hybrid format, with participation open to eligible institutions in India and abroad.

The competition aims to help students understand the complexities of mediation through interaction with experienced practitioners, experts and academicians in the field.

The Online Rounds will take place on January 16–17, 2027. Results identifying the Top 8 Teams will be released between January 17 and 18, 2027. The Offline Rounds will be held at the CNLU campus in Patna on February 13–14, 2027.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be bona fide students enrolled in a three-year or five-year LL.B. programme at a recognised law school, college or university.

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For institutions outside India, eligible participants must be pursuing an equivalent undergraduate or first professional law degree, such as a J.D. or LL.B. (Hons.), at an institution recognised by the competent regulatory or accrediting authority.

Team Composition and Competition Format

Each team must consist of three participants:

• One Mediator.
• One Client–Counsel pair, forming the Negotiating Team.

The competition will have a maximum capacity of 40 teams. Each university may reserve up to two slots through provisional registration. Any remaining slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The competition will comprise Preliminary, Quarter-Final, Semi-Final and Final Rounds. The Top 8 Teams will advance from the Preliminary Rounds, followed by the Top 4 and Top 2 teams progressing through the subsequent stages.

All participating teams will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Awards and Prize Pool

The competition carries a collective prize pool of ₹75,000, distributed across six award categories. Each award is accompanied by an internship opportunity.

Important Dates

• Brochure and Rulebook Release and Registration Opens: October 19, 2026
• Last Date for Provisional Registration: October 31, 2026
• Last Date for Final Registration: December 20, 2026
• Release of Preliminary Rounds Problem: December 25, 2026
• Online Rounds: January 16–17, 2027
• Announcement of Top 8 Teams: January 17–18, 2027
• Offline Rounds at CNLU, Patna: February 13–14, 2027

Registration Fees

Registration will take place in two stages: provisional registration by universities and final registration by December 20, 2026.

Indian Teams

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• Online Rounds: ₹7,500 per team.
• Offline Rounds: An additional ₹5,000 per Negotiating Pair and ₹2,500 per Mediator for qualifying participants.

International Teams

• Online Rounds: USD 100 per team.
• Offline Rounds: An additional USD 66 per Negotiating Pair and USD 33 per Mediator for qualifying participants.

The Offline Rounds fee includes accommodation and meals at CNLU, Patna, as well as local transport during the competition. The fee remains payable in full even if a team arranges separate accommodation or chooses not to stay in the accommodation provided.

Payment Details

All registration fees must be transferred to the following account:

• Account Name: Chanakya National Law University
• Bank: State Bank of India
• Branch: CNLU, Patna
• Account Number: 40831092400
• IFSC Code: SBIN0015996
• UPI ID: cnlu40831092400@sbi

Participants must email proof of payment to events.ccadr@cnlu.ac.in by December 20, 2026.

Contact

For queries or clarifications, participants may contact:

• Ankita Kumari, Convenor: +91 9304685878
• Priyanshu Lucky, Editor-in-Chief: +91 9798701071
• Sumedha Singh, Co-Convenor: +91 9142337424
• Priyasha Priyadarshni, Co-Convenor: +91 9971545406
• Shalini Singh, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: +91 9905823548

Email: events.ccadr@cnlu.ac.in

Application Procedure

Registration must be completed through the relevant forms within the prescribed deadlines.

• Provisional Registration: Register here
• Final Registration: Register here

Universities must complete provisional registration by October 31, 2026, while final registration and submission of payment proof must be completed by December 20, 2026.