14th Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights, 2026 by Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune [Offline; March 26th-28th 2026; Cash Prizes Rs.110k]: Register by January 31st, 2026.
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune’s Moot Court Society is delighted to announce the forthcoming 14th edition of the Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights, scheduled from 26.03.2026 – 28.03.2026.
About the University:
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), established in 1964 by the visionary Dr. Patangrao Kadam, is renowned for its commitment to social transformation through dynamic education. With a main campus in Pune and satellite campuses across various cities, including Navi Mumbai, Sangli, Solapur, Kolhapur, Karad, and New Delhi, the university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in arts, science, commerce, engineering, medicine, law, and management. Notably, the university has received accolades and rankings for its commitment to excellence.
About the College:
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), New Law College, Pune founded in 1978, holds an “A++” accreditation from NAAC and is recognized nationally and internationally for its excellence in legal education. Committed to providing top-tier legal education, New Law College offers diverse programs—LL.B., B.B.A.LL.B., B.A.LL. B., and LL.M.—all approved by the BCI and UGC. The college was inaugurated in the year 1978 at the hands of Hon’ble J. Y.V. Chandrachud, the then Chief Justice of India. The foundation stone of the College has been laid by Hon’ble J. R.C. Lahoti, the then Chief Justice of India. The institution has consistently achieved high rankings and recognitions for its commitment to excellence such as the ‘A’ grade endowed by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, National Rank-3 and State Rank-2 by IIRF-2023, and more.
About the Competition:
The Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights pays tribute to the vision of (Late) Justice P.N. Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India. Since its inception in 2011, the competition has gained global recognition, providing students with opportunities to delve into the complexities of International Human Rights Law and enhance their advocacy skills.
Eligibility Criteria:
The Competition has a cap of 32 Teams and is open for students enrolled bona-fide on a regular basis in an Undergraduate Law Course or its equivalent conducted by any recognized College/ Institution/ University.
How to Register:
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Interested applicants may complete the 1st step to register through the link provided in the rule book.
Registration Fees:
A uniform Registration Fee is applicable to both National and International teams. The Registration Fee is INR 7,500/- per team with accommodation and INR 3,500/- per team without accommodation. The aforesaid Registration Fee, whether inclusive or exclusive of accommodation charges, is exclusive of any convenience, service, or payment gateway charges.
Venue:
14th Justice P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition on Human Rights, 2026 shall be held in an offline mode at premises of the prestigious Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Campus, Erandwane, Pune, Maharashtra – 411038 (INDIA) from March 26 to 28, 2026.
Accommodation:
Accommodation shall be provided by the Organising Committee in accordance with prescribed protocols. Availing such accommodation shall be optional, subject to prior formal intimation by teams opting out. Teams not availing accommodation shall independently arrange their stay and transportation and shall bear sole responsibility for the same. Accommodation, where availed, shall be available from 10:00 AM IST on 25.03.2026 to 12:00 PM IST on 29.03.2026.
Awards:
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Winners: Rs. 50,000 and Trophy.
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Runner Up: Rs. 25,000 and Trophy.
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Best Speaker: Rs. 10,000 and Trophy.
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Best Memorial: Rs. 15,000 and Trophy.
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Best Researcher: Rs. 10,000 and Trophy.
Important Dates:
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31st January 2026: Last date to Register for the Competition
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12th February 2026: Allotment of Team Code
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15th February 2026: Last date for seeking Clarification
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20th February 2026: Release of Clarification
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5th March 2026: Last date for submitting Memorials (Soft Copies)
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26th-28th March 2026: Inauguration Ceremony, Oral Rounds of the Competition, and Valedictory Ceremony
Important Links: Documents for the Competition.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lAis22jQMjvkOCp6CaV4V-gYVt5R1S0i?usp=sharing
Contact Details:
For any queries, please email pnbimcc2026@gmail.com or contact:
Faculty Co-ordinator
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Ms Priyanka Unde, Faculty Coordinator: +91 93225 53816
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Ms Divya Saxena, Faculty Coordinator: +91 80039 46408
Student Convenors:
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Abhishek Sinha (Convenor): +91 9932607873
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Arundhathi G. (Convenor): +91 9497637888
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Atharva Tiwari (Convenor): +91 7620 821 076
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Ishika (Convenor): +91 87679 14533
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Gargi Mishra (Co-Convenor): +91 62688 95121
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Varshaa P. Nair (Co-Convenor): +91 7510748537
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