Shri Ramnath Agarwal Moot Court Competition 2025 – Vishwakarma University, Pune
About Vishwakarma University
Vishwakarma University (VU), Pune, is a state-private university established in 2017 as part of the Vishwakarma Group of Institutions, which has a legacy of over 35 years. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), VU is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU, New Delhi) and was featured in the Times Higher Education Global Impact Rankings 2021 among the top institutions worldwide.
VU follows a “learning by doing” approach, integrating industry participation to provide students with practical exposure. It has also been recognized as an Emerging University by ASSOCHAM.
About the Organiser – Faculty of Law
Established in 2018, the Faculty of Law at Vishwakarma University offers LL.M., Ph.D., and LL.B. (Five-year and Three-year) programs, approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The faculty emphasizes academic excellence, practical training, and impactful legal research through initiatives such as:
- Moot Court Society
- Debating Society
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Research Cell
The department is actively involved in legal literacy, consultancy, and transdisciplinary research to promote access to justice and support marginalized communities.
About the Moot Court Competition
The Shri Ramnath Agarwal Moot Court Competition 2025 is designed to develop participants’ legal research, writing, and advocacy skills through simulated appellate court proceedings. The competition will enable students to apply legal knowledge to hypothetical scenarios, fostering critical thinking and ethical lawyering.
Eligibility
- Open to bona fide law students enrolled in Three-year or Five-year LL.B. programs from any institution in India.
- LL.M. and Diploma students are not eligible.
- Each team must have either two or three members, with two speakers and an optional researcher.
Mode of Competition
- Preliminary Round – Online
- Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Finals – Offline at Vishwakarma University, Pune
Awards and Prizes
- Best Team – Cash prize of Rs. 12,000 and certificate
- First Runner-Up – Cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and certificate
- Best Memorial – Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 and certificate
- Best Mooter – Cash prize of Rs. 2,000 and certificate
- Certificates will be provided to all participants
Important Dates
- Release of Moot Problem – 28 January 2025
- Last Date for Registration – 17 February 2025
- Last Date for Seeking Clarifications – 20 February 2025
- Release of Clarifications – 24 February 2025
- Last Date for Memorial Submission (Soft Copy) – 3 March 2025
- Draw of Lots and Exchange of Written Submissions – 6 March 2025
- Preliminary Round (Online) – 7 March 2025
- Quarter-Finals (Offline) – 21 March 2025
- Semi-Finals and Finals (Offline) – 22 March 2025
- Valedictory and Prize Distribution – 22 March 2025
Registration Process
- Fill out the Google Form provided- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqR7qN8t0QHiJHNHs3H8mF6Pj_SnEGZIiFky-9GQcMJHKgQA/viewform
- Submit team details and payment details by 17 February 2025, 11:59 PM (IST).
- No team modifications will be allowed after registration, except at the discretion of the organizers.
Memorial Submission
- Soft copies of both Petitioner and Respondent memorials (PDF format) must be emailed to mootcourts@vupune.ac.in by 3 March 2025, 11:59 PM (IST).
Venue
Vishwakarma University, Pune
Survey No. 2, 3, 4, Laxmi Nagar, Kondhwa (Bk.), Pune – 411048, Maharashtra, India
Contact Information
For any queries, contact via email at mootcourt@vupune.ac.in
