1st UPSIFS National Moot Court Competition 2026

About the Opportunity / Organizer

The Moot Court Committee, School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow invites undergraduate law students across India to participate in the prestigious 1st UPSIFS National Moot Court Competition, 2026. UPSIFS is a premier government institution affiliated with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. The institute fosters a unique 'Law-with-Labs' pedagogy that integrates substantive legal doctrines with forensic investigation and cutting-edge criminal justice practices.

Key Responsibilities / Competition Scope

The competition focuses on contemporary legal issues involving constitutional law, criminal jurisprudence, and interdisciplinary forensic science. Participants will simulate courtroom proceedings, draft rigorous written memorials, and present nuanced oral advocacy arguments across two stages:

• Phase 1 (Online): Preliminary oral rounds conducted virtually on 15 & 16 October 2026.
• Phase 2 (Offline): Advanced rounds (Researcher's Test, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Final Rounds) held on-campus at UPSIFS, Lucknow on 30 & 31 October 2026.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. or a 5-year integrated law degree from any recognized university/institution in India are eligible.
• Students enrolled solely in postgraduate (LL.M.) or diploma programmes are not eligible.
• Teams may comprise 2 or 3 members (a 3-member team consists of 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher; a 2-member team consists of 2 Speakers, with one dual-hatting as Researcher).
• Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted, subject to presenting a valid institutional No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Stipend, Perks & Awards

The competition offers cash rewards exceeding ₹1.6 Lakh alongside high-value professional incentives:

• Winner: Cash Prize of ₹30,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate + Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri (Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India) + 3 One-Year complimentary SCC Online Web Edition subscriptions worth ₹96,000.
• Runner-Up: Cash Prize of ₹20,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate + Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri (AoR, Supreme Court).
• Best Researcher: Cash Prize of ₹7,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate + Paid Internship.
• Best Speaker: Cash Prize of ₹7,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate + Paid Internship.
• Best Memorial: Cash Prize of ₹7,000 + Trophy + Merit Certificate + Paid Internship.
• Participation: E-Certificates of Participation awarded to all registered participants.

How to Apply / Registration Details

• Registration Fee: ₹3,000 per team (covers online preliminary rounds). Teams qualifying for the offline rounds will pay an additional accommodation & hospitality fee of ₹1,000 per person.
• Bank Transfer Details: Account Name: UPSIFS | Bank: HDFC Bank | Account No: 50100713046350 | IFSC: HDFC0005440 | UPI ID: vyapar.170439687948@hdfcbank
• Registration Deadline: 10 October 2026 (Soft copy memorial submission due by 12 October 2026).
• Complete the registration process via the official Google Form by uploading transaction proof. Upon verification, the primary contact person will receive a confirmation email with their unique Team Code.

Official Brochure / Rulebook

📄 Click here to view / download the official PDF brochure