JIMS 5th Jagannath Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026, Greater Noida

Law students looking to improve their advocacy and research skills can participate in the 5th Jagannath Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026, organised by the Department of Law at JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida.

The competition provides students with an opportunity to experience realistic courtroom simulations, enhance legal research abilities, and compete with participants from different law schools across India.

About the Organisers

The Department of Law at JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida, is known for its commitment to quality legal education and professional training.

Key Highlights of the Department

• Offers B.A. LL.B. and B.B.A. LL.B. programmes
• Focus on practical legal training and research
• Encourages advocacy skills and courtroom practice
• Conducts national and intra-college moot court competitions

The Moot Court Society of the department regularly organises events that simulate real legal proceedings. These competitions help students develop:

• Legal research skills
• Analytical thinking
• Argumentation and advocacy abilities
• Professional courtroom etiquette

Over the years, many former High Court judges and legal experts have attended these competitions, providing guidance and insights to students.

About the 5th Jagannath Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026

The 5th edition of the Jagannath Memorial Moot Court Competition aims to bring together law students from across the country to argue complex legal issues.

Competition Schedule

📍 Venue for Offline Rounds:
JIMS Engineering Management Technical Campus, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Theme of the Competition

The moot problem focuses on Criminal Law and Constitutional Law.

Participants will examine issues such as:

• Media accountability
• Freedom of speech
• Maintenance of public order
• Police powers and encounter scrutiny
• Judicial oversight and intervention
• Centre–State investigation mechanisms

This theme allows participants to analyze complex legal conflicts between individual rights and state authority.

Eligibility Criteria

Students can participate if they:

• Are enrolled in 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated law programmes
• Study in an institution recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI)
• Register through the official competition form

Registration Details

Registration Fees

• Early Bird Fee (until 10 March 2026): ₹1500
• Regular Registration Fee (after 10 March 2026): ₹2100
• Advanced Round Fee: ₹500 (for teams qualifying to advanced rounds)

⚠️ Accommodation Note:
Participants must arrange their own accommodation, as it will not be provided by the organizers.

Prize Pool and Awards

The competition offers a total prize pool of ₹34,000 along with trophies and certificates.

Awards

• 🏆 Winner: ₹15,000 + Trophy
• 🥈 Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + Trophy
• 🎤 Best Advocate: ₹3,000 + Trophy
• 📚 Best Researcher: ₹3,000 + Trophy
• 📄 Best Memorial: ₹3,000 + Trophy

Additional Benefits for Participants

Participants will also receive several academic opportunities, including:

• Internship opportunities for participating students
• 50% discount on Legal Vidhiya courses for winners
• 20% discount on Legal Vidhiya courses for participants
• 10% scholarship on Lawctopus courses
• Participation certificates for all teams

Important Dates

Registration Link

Students can register using the official form: 👉 Register Now

📄 Brochure and Moot Proposition: Brochures

Contact Information

For queries regarding the competition:

• Mr. Vikas Kumar Vats – 8210613889
• Ms. Helena Patricia Dessa – 8929897369
• Ms. Aashita Pandey – 9910056481
• Ms. Udipi – 7017749276