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Assam Royal Global University, located in Guwahati, Assam, is a multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, research, industry-oriented education and holistic student development.
The Royal School of Law and Administration promotes legal research, critical thinking and professional development through academic initiatives and experiential learning. Its student-driven initiative, the Royal Moot Court Society, encourages advocacy, legal research, drafting and ethical legal practice through moot court competitions and scholarly activities.
The Royal Moot Court Society, under the Royal School of Law and Administration at Assam Royal Global University, invites undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognised universities and institutions across India to participate in Samvidhan Smaran 2026: Online Inter-University Essay Writing Competition.
Organised to commemorate Constitution Day, the competition aims to honour India's constitutional heritage and encourage students to engage critically with constitutional values, democratic principles and contemporary socio-legal challenges.
Theme: “We the People: Reimagining Democracy in Contemporary India”
Participants are invited to examine the meaning and relevance of democracy in contemporary India, particularly constitutional values, democratic participation and the evolving socio-legal landscape.
The competition is open to:
All undergraduate students enrolled in recognised universities and institutions across India.
All postgraduate students enrolled in recognised universities and institutions across India.
Participation Rules:
Each participant may submit only one entry.
Co-authorship is not permitted.
Participants must submit an original and unpublished essay in accordance with the following requirements:
Word Limit: 2,000–3,000 words, excluding references.
Font: Times New Roman.
Font Size: 12 pt for the main text and 10 pt for citations.
Line Spacing: 1.5 for the main text and 1.0 for citations.
Margins: 1 inch on all sides.
Citation Style: Bluebook, 21st Edition.
Plagiarism Limit: Similarity must not exceed 10%.
Plagiarism Report: Must accompany the submission.
File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Plagiarism, including unattributed paraphrasing, will result in rejection. Essays that substantially deviate from the prescribed theme may also be disqualified.
Submissions will be evaluated anonymously by a panel of academicians and legal experts on the following criteria:
Evaluation CriterionWeightageRelevance to the theme20%Clarity of argument and coherence25%Depth of research and analysis25%Originality and creativity15%Language, grammar and presentation15%
The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
Participation in the competition is free of charge. No registration fee is required.
The competition offers the following cash prizes:
First Prize: ₹7,000
Second Prize: ₹3,500
Third Prize: ₹2,500
The organisers reserve the right to publish winning essays, with due credit to their authors.
Last Date for Submission: 15 November 2026
Result Declaration: 26 November 2026, on Constitution Day
Late submissions will not be accepted. Participants must comply with all rules and directions issued by the organising committee.
Interested participants must:
Complete the online registration Google Form provided by the organisers.
Prepare an original essay that adheres to the prescribed theme and submission guidelines.
Submit the essay online in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Name the submission file using the prescribed format: Participant’s Full Name_University Name.
Ensure that the essay and plagiarism report are submitted before the deadline.
Registration Link: Click Here to Register
Email: mootcourt@rgu.ac
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Royal Moot Court Society (RMCS), Royal School of Law and Administration (RSLA), Assam Royal Global University