3rd North-Eastern Hill University National Moot Court Competition, 2026

About the Organizer

The Department of Law, North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, established in 2005, has emerged as a leading center for legal education in Northeast India. The Department currently offers B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., and Ph.D. programmes. After a hiatus of 8 years, the Department is proud to announce the return of its flagship event: the 3rd North-Eastern Hill University National Moot Court Competition, 2026, aiming to engage law students in a comprehensive discourse on contemporary legal issues.

About the Competition

The 3rd NEHU National Moot Court Competition, 2026, is designed to foster academic excellence, coherent advocacy, and legal research skills. The competition features a hybrid model, with the Preliminary Rounds being conducted virtually and the advanced rounds (Octa-Finals onwards) taking place physically at the lush campus of NEHU in Shillong, Meghalaya.

Eligibility & Team Composition

• Eligibility: The competition is open to bona fide students enrolled in a regular 3-Year or 5-Year LL.B. programme, or a Postgraduate Law Programme (LL.M.) from any institution recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

• Team Cap: Each recognized institution may nominate only one team. The competition is limited to a maximum of 36 teams on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Team Composition: Teams can consist of 2 or 3 members. In a 3-member team, 2 shall be Speakers and 1 shall be a Researcher. In a 2-member team, both shall be Speakers, and either may take the Researcher Test.

Event Timeline

• Commencement of Registration: July 28, 2026 (12:00 AM)

• Clarification Deadline: August 25, 2026

• Release of Clarifications: August 27, 2026

• Registration Deadline: August 28, 2026 (11:59 PM)

• Online Memorial Submission: September 15, 2026

• Virtual Preliminary Rounds: September 29–30, 2026

• Physical Octa & Quarter Rounds: October 29, 2026 (at NEHU, Shillong)

• Semi-Finals, Finals & Valedictory Ceremony: October 30, 2026 (at NEHU, Shillong)

Prizes & Awards

• Winner: INR 50,000/-

• Runners-Up: INR 25,000/-

• Best Advocate: INR 11,000/-

• Best Memorial: INR 11,000/-

• Best Researcher: INR 8,000/-

• Participation Benefits: All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation and a 10% Scholarship Code for all Lawctopus Law School courses.

Registration & Accommodation Details

The registration fee is ₹1,500/- per team, payable at the time of registration. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Teams qualifying for the Physical Rounds in Shillong will be provided with complimentary accommodation and meals for the duration of the competition.

Contact Information

For any queries, reach out to the organizing committee at nehumoot2026@gmail.com or contact the student coordinators:

• Martin Warjri (Student Convenor): +91 7085629369

• Rihunlang Basaiawmoit (Student Co-Convenor): +91 9362910853

• Ethan Syiem (Student Co-Convenor): +91 6909809278