About the Competition
The 1st All India Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Moot Court Competition, 2026 (ADGMCC’26) is a national-level moot court competition scheduled to be held on 28–29 April 2026. It is designed to simulate real courtroom proceedings and enhance participants’ advocacy, drafting, research, and oratory skills.
Objective:
- To develop advocacy and litigation skills among law students
- To enhance legal research, drafting, and analytical abilities
- To provide practical exposure to courtroom procedures
- To engage with contemporary legal issues like cybercrime and AI
Participants must:
- Participate in teams of 3 members (2 speakers + 1 researcher)
- Prepare memorials and present oral arguments
- Engage in all rounds including prelims and advanced rounds
- Adhere to competition rules and timelines
Eligibility
- Open to students enrolled in 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. programs
- Institution must be recognized by the Bar Council of India
- No restriction on number of teams per institution
Mode: Offline (Physical Moot Court Competition)
Registration & Submission
Registration Fees
Single Author: Not Applicable
Co-Author: ₹3,000 per team
Prizes
- Total prize pool: ₹75,000 (includes various awards such as Best Team, Best Speaker, etc.)
Registration Starts:25 March 2026
Registration Ends: 14 April 2026
Submission Deadline: 27 April 2026
Results Announcement: During/after final rounds (not specifically mentioned)
Contact Information
Email: moot.court@adgips.ac.in
Opportunities:
- National-level moot court exposure
- Skill development in litigation, research, and advocacy
- Networking with peers and legal professionals
Mode: Offline
Location: Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Professional Studies, DelhI
