About the Event
We are organizing the 7th Edition of the National Constitutional Law Competition – “You, Amend Your Constitution 7.0: The Forgotten Framers,” under the III Edition of VidhiUtsav 2026, commemorating 77 years of the Constitution of India.
This event is a unique opportunity for students to engage critically with constitutional law by proposing and defending constitutional amendments based on contemporary legal and social challenges, supported by research and structured advocacy.
Objective
The competition aims to provide a platform for students to engage with constitutional reform and interpretation. Participants will draft and justify proposed amendments, encouraging constitutional research, analytical reasoning, and advocacy skills. The competition seeks to enhance participants’ understanding of constitutional principles, improve legal reasoning, and develop effective written and oral communication.
Format
The competition will be conducted in two rounds:
- Round 1 – Written Submission (Drafting and justification of proposed constitutional amendment)
- Round 2 – Offline Oral Rounds for shortlisted participants at UPES, Dehradun
Eligibility
Open to Students, Research Scholars, and PhD Candidates pursuing graduate or postgraduate degrees from any field of study.
Fee Details
Individual Registration Fee: Rs. 500Team Registration Fee: Rs. 600.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Awards and Prizes
- 1st Prize: ₹10,000 + Trophy
- 2nd Prize: ₹6,000 + Trophy
- 3rd Prize: ₹4,000 + Trophy
Special Mentions:
- Excellence in Drafting
- Outstanding Presentation
Note: Certificates of Merit will be awarded to top participants and Certificates of Participation will be provided to all participants.
Important Dates
- Last Date for Registration: 20 February 2026
- Last Date for Written Submissions: 2 March 2026
- Result Announcement (Round 1): 12 March 2026
- Oral Rounds: 10–11 April 2026
- Valedictory Ceremony: 12 April 2026
Contact
For any queries or further discussion, please feel free to contact us at sclhr@ddn.upes.ac.in.
Pareena Arora – +91 93552 07205
Visakha Sharma – +91 9205086378
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