Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law invites registrations for its 11th National Debate Competition 2026 to be conducted in virtual mode.
About Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University was established under the aegis of the Mahayana Theravada Vajrayana Buddhist Religious and Charitable Trust, Meerut, and is recognised under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. The university offers multidisciplinary academic programmes and promotes research-oriented education across professional and social science disciplines.
Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law was established in 2002 with approval from the Bar Council of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The institute has consistently promoted academic excellence through moot court activities, debate competitions, legal aid initiatives, and research-focused learning platforms.
Unmukt Bharat is a non-political organisation dedicated to promoting civic responsibility and national awareness among citizens. It works toward encouraging participation in constructive social dialogue and nation-building initiatives.
The competition is being organised jointly by the Literary Club and Moot Court Association of the institute in collaboration with Unmukt Bharat.
About the Competition
The 11th National Debate Competition 2026 aims to provide a structured platform for students across disciplines to engage in critical dialogue on contemporary constitutional and ethical issues. Debate competitions play an important role in strengthening argumentative reasoning, public speaking ability, and analytical engagement with complex policy questions.
This year’s competition will be conducted in virtual mode and will bring together participants from universities across India to deliberate on an issue that intersects law, ethics, medicine, and constitutional rights.
Participation in such national-level debate competitions enhances advocacy skills and supports development of structured legal argumentation techniques relevant to academic and professional environments.
Debate Topic
Participants will debate on the following proposition:
“Passive Euthanasia is a Right to Die with Dignity and not a threat to the Sanctity of Life”
Participants may argue either in favour of or against the motion.
Eligibility Criteria
Students pursuing graduation or post-graduation in any discipline from recognised institutions are eligible to participate in the competition.
Team Composition
Each participating team shall consist of two speakers:
One speaker arguing in favour of the motion
One speaker arguing against the motion
A maximum of two teams from any university or institution may participate.
Competition Details
Mode: Online
Date of Competition: April 14, 2026
Announcement of Results: April 15, 2026
Reporting Time: 9:30 AM
Registration Fee and Important Dates
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 7, 2026 (before 3:00 PM)
Early Bird Registration Fee: ₹300 per team
Final Registration Deadline: April 11, 2026 (before 11:59 PM)
Registration Fee: ₹400 per team
Who Should Apply
This competition is particularly suitable for:
Law students interested in constitutional ethics debates
Students preparing for moot court and public speaking competitions
Participants interested in medico-legal issues
Candidates developing argumentative advocacy skills
Students preparing for litigation-oriented careers
Individuals interested in national-level academic debate platforms
Applicants should complete the registration form before the deadline and ensure submission of accurate team details during registration. Only registered teams will be permitted to participate in the competition.
