ABOUT ORGANISATION
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) is a deemed-to-be University established under
section 3 of UGC Act, 1956. IFHE is National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) A++
Grade University. IFHE’s comprehensive student-centric learning approach provides relevant knowledge, imparts practical skills and inculcates a positive attitude among the students.
The ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad is a promising destination for the students desirous of making
law as their Dream Career. The ICFAI Law School is a significant segment of the ICFAI Foundation for
Higher Education, deemed to be University, and its programs are recognized by BCI. It provides a blend
of theory and practice, law, management, humanities and technology.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad cordially invites you to the Shri NJ Yasaswy Memorial 11th
Moot Court Competition, 2026, scheduled to be held from 4th – 6th September, 2026.
Over the years, ICFAI Law School has hosted several prestigious moot court competitions including the
33rd All India Inter-University Moot Court Competition in collaboration with the Bar Council of India in
2017, the NJYS Memorial Asia Pacific International Moot Court Competition in 2018, and the 4th NJYS
Memorial Moot Court Competition in 2019. The tradition continued with the 5th, 6th, and 7th editions
being conducted virtually from 2020 to 2022.
The 8th edition was held offline from 25th to 27th August, 2023, followed by the 9th edition held offline
from 30th August to 1st September, 2024, followed by the 10th Edition held offline from 29th August to
31st August, 2025. We now look forward to hosting the 11th edition, marking excellence in legal
advocacy and academic engagement.
THEME
1. There will be five rounds in total, two preliminary rounds, quarter final round, semi-finals and
final round.
2. During the Preliminary rounds, each team shall argue both sides – (the existing statement).
3. Based upon the merit of aggregate marks of the first and second preliminary round, top eight
teams will be selected for the quarter finals round.
4. Eight teams in the quarter final round will be competing on knockout basis wherein four teams
will be qualified for semi-finals.
5. Semi-final round will be a knockout round wherein two teams from it qualifies for the final round.
6. Written Memorials – Each team must submit the soft copy of memorials of moot proposition, on
behalf of both parties, in pdf format and word document format, no later than 11:59PM IST on 23rd
August, 2026 via Google form circulated for submission of memorial in the brochure and rulebook.
The hard copy of all memorials shall be submitted (four (4) hard copies each) at the time of physical
registration mandatorily at ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad on 4th September, 2026. The last
date for seeking clarifications on moot proposition will be 9th August, 2026.
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to 3-years and 5-years undergraduate law students from all the states throughout the Nation. Only one team from a law college is allowed to participate in the competition.
Team Composition:
Each team shall comprise 3 members- 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher.
REGISTRATION FEE
Early Bird Registration: Rs. 2850/-
Regular Registration: Rs. 3450/-
Accommodation: Rs. 5000/-
PRIZES
WINNER: Rs.1,00,000/- + Trophy & Merit Certificate
1st RUNNER UP: Rs. 50,000/- + Trophy & Merit Certificate
2nd RUNNER UP: Rs. 20,000/- + Trophy & Merit Certificate
BEST MEMORIAL: Rs. 10,000/- + Trophy & Merit Certificate
BEST SPEAKER: Rs. 10,000/- + Trophy & Merit Certificate
BEST RESEARCHER: Rs. 10,000/- + Trophy & Merit Certificate
ALL PARTICIPANTS: Certificate of Participation & Merit
IMPORTANT DATES
Last Date for Early Bird Registration
Last date for Final Registration
30th June, 2026
6th August, 2026
Last Date to Seek Clarification
Release of Clarification
9th August, 2026
15th August, 2026
Memorial Submission (Soft Copy)
Inaugural Ceremony, Draw of Lots, Researcher’s Test
and Session by Manupatra Team
Preliminary Round 1 and 2, Quarter Finals
Semi Finals, Finals and Valedictory Ceremony
23rd August, 2026
4th September, 2026
5th September, 2026
6th September, 2026
REGISTRATION PROCESS AND IMPORTANT LINKS
Register Here: https://forms.gle/SPCTr5bCjWqGjeyL6
Pay Here: https://www.ifheindia.org/IFHEConference/mcc-2026.aspx
Brochure, Rule Book, Moot Proposition:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V605reyhLsMwGOGz-CgXzCMjvDfJOdsc/view?usp=drive_li
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Memorial Submission Link:
https://forms.gle/16EJw6S9XXB8VhF28
Clarification Form Link:
https://forms.gle/zdmVSdipUhQHPxeJ9
CONTACT
Faculty Coordinator:
Dr. Sayan Das (Assistant Professor), ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad, +91 87942 42298
Faculty Co-Coordinator:
Dr. K. Sadanand Anantrao (Assistant Professor), +91 90965 60777
Student President:
Ms. Likhitha Chindham, +91 99633 63309
Student Vice-President:
Ms. Shreya Naik: +91 63032 87359
Mail us at mootcourt@ifheindia.org
