About the Event
Kaunyak 2026, NMIMS Hyderabad’s 1 st UG Fest, organised by SVKM’s NMIMS Hyderabad, is a national-level undergraduate law fest designed to foster academic excellence, professional skill development, and holistic engagement among law students across India.
The fest brings together diverse legal, creative, and cultural competitions that reflect the evolving demands of the legal profession while encouraging innovation, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary learning.
Event Details
- 4th NMIMS Moot Court Competition, 2026
The NMIMS Hyderabad Moot Court Competition, 2026, provides participants with a rigorous platform to engage in simulated appellate advocacy. The competition focuses on contemporary legal issues, particularly in the domain of law and technology, including challenges arising from the metaverse, immersive technologies, data protection, intermediary liability, and digital regulation. Participants are required to apply existing legal frameworks to evolving technological contexts, thereby strengthening their research, drafting, and oral advocacy skills. The competition aims to cultivate analytical thinking, persuasive argumentation, and professional courtroom etiquette. - 1st NMIMS Mock Trial Competition, 2026
Organised by the Trial Advocacy Committee, the Mock Trial Competition offers a realistic courtroom experience that bridges theoretical legal education with practical application. Participants assume the roles of advocates and engage in examinations, cross-examinations, framing of legal arguments, and interaction with judges based on complex factual scenarios. Emphasis is placed on litigation strategy, procedural law, ethical conduct, and effective oral advocacy. The competition enhances participants’ understanding of trial practice and prepares them for real-world legal proceedings. - 1st NMIMS Client Counselling Competition, 2026
The Client Counselling Competition simulates real-life client interviews conducted in a law office setting. Participants are assessed on their ability to identify legal issues, analyse facts, communicate legal advice clearly, and build professional lawyer-client relationships while adhering to ethical standards. The competition highlights the importance of empathy, clarity, and strategic planning in legal practice. It is open to students from all years of integrated and three-year LL.B. programmes across India and focuses on strengthening essential counselling and problem-solving skills. - 1st NMIMS Crime Scene Investigation Competition, 2026
The Crime Scene Investigation Competition provides hands-on exposure to forensic analysis and investigative techniques through simulated crime scenes. Participants act as investigators, analysing evidence, reconstructing events, and presenting logical conclusions. The competition promotes critical thinking, attention to detail, and clear articulation of findings. It offers valuable experiential learning for students interested in criminal law, forensic science, and investigative careers. - 1st NMIMS Asian Parliamentary Debate Competition, 2026
The NMIMS Laurel Cup Asian Parliamentary Debate is an inter-university competition that simulates parliamentary-style debates. Organised by the Seminar and Debate Society, the competition encourages critical reasoning, structured argumentation, and effective public speaking. Participants debate contemporary social, political, and legal issues while adhering to principles of fairness, academic integrity, and teamwork. The tournament follows a multi-stage format, culminating in final rounds that provide a prestigious competitive experience. - 1st NMIMS Intellectual Property Blog Writing Competition, 2026
The Intellectual Property Blog Writing Competition is a national academic initiative aimed at promoting legal awareness and scholarly writing in the field of intellectual property law. Participants submit original and analytical blog posts on contemporary IP issues aligned with themes of justice and service. The competition fosters research-based writing, critical analysis, and academic creativity while offering recognition through prizes, certificates, and publication opportunities. - 1st NMIMS Online Quiz Competition, 2026
The Online Quiz Competition on Intellectual Property Law is conducted in two stages: an online preliminary round and a live online final round. Open to undergraduate students from all disciplines, the competition tests participants’ conceptual clarity and knowledge of IP law through multiple-choice questions. It encourages quick thinking, legal awareness, and academic engagement in a competitive yet accessible format. - 1st NMIMS Reel Making Competition, 2026
The National Level Reel Making Competition invites participants to create short, impactful reels that convey meaningful social or legal messages. The competition transforms digital media into a tool for awareness and expression, encouraging creativity, storytelling, and social responsibility. Entries are evaluated on originality, relevance, and overall impact. - Cultural Mega Event
The Cultural Mega Event, organised by the Cultural Committee ‘AARAMBH’, celebrates art, music, dance, and creative expression. It provides students with an opportunity to engage beyond academics, fostering community bonding and holistic development. The event encourages participation, inclusivity, and cultural appreciation within the law school environment.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
For complete details regarding eligibility, deadlines, fees & more, please check out the brochure attached at the end of the post.
Click here to Register for Moot Competition.
Click here to Register for Mock Competition.
Click here to Register for Debate Competition.
Click here to Register for Client Counselling Competition.
Click here to Register for Reel Making Competition.
