About United University
United University (UU) in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is a premier private, multidisciplinary institution established by the Shiv Ram Das Gulati Society, offering diverse UG/PG programs in Engineering, Management, Arts, Science, Agriculture, and Law. Situated on a 250-acre campus, it focuses on research, industry-relevant skill development, and international collaborations.
About the Competition
The 1st Justice Prem Shankar Gupta National Moot Court Competition is conceived as a tribute to the distinguished judicial legacy of Justice Prem Shankar Gupta, former Judge of the Allahabad High Court. The Competition seeks to honour his commitment to principled adjudication, intellectual rigour, and the rule of law by fostering excellence in advocacy among the next generation of legal professionals.
By invoking his name, the event aspires to inspire participants to cultivate clarity of thought, ethical responsibility, and respect for constitutional values in their legal practice.
Eligibility And Team Composition
- Students pursuing 3 years/ 5 years undergraduate LL.B. degree course are eligible to participate in this competition.
- The team composition, for the competition, shall comprise of- Either two members (both shall be designated as speakers and one of them both as the researcher). or three members (two of them shall be designated as Speakers and one Researcher).
- Maximum no. of 2 teams is allowed from any College/Law School/Institution to participate in the Competition.
- No additional member or team coach is allowed to accompany the team.
- The Researcher shall not be permitted to argue as Speaker in any case.
Competition Structure
- The competition shall comprise Preliminary Rounds, Quarter-Final Rounds, Semi-Final Rounds, and the Final Round.
- The draw of lots for the Preliminary Rounds shall be conducted online prior to the commencement of the competition.
- Each team shall be allotted 20 minutes in the Preliminary Round, inclusive of rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.
- The top eight teams, based on overall marks, shall qualify for the Quarter-Final Rounds, subject to tie-breakers determined by win margin and Memorial marks.
- Each qualifying team shall submit four copies of the Memorials for both sides during the Quarter-Final Round.
- Time allotted per team:
- Quarter-Final Round: 30 minutes
- Semi-Final Round: 45 minutes
- Final Round: 60 minutes
(Inclusive of rebuttal and sur-rebuttal.)
- The team declared victorious in the Final Round shall be adjudged the Winner of the Competition.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15th March 2026 | Registration closes (Preliminary Round) |
| 27th March 2026 | Preliminary Round (Online) |
| 3rd April 2026 | Quarter-Final Round (Offline) |
| 4th April 2026 | Semi-Final and Final Rounds (Offline) |
Prizes
| Award | Prize |
|---|---|
| Winning team | Trophy, certificate of appreciation and Rs. 50,000 cash prize |
| Runners-up | Trophy, certificate of appreciation and Rs. 25,000 cash prize |
| Best speaker | Trophy, certificate of appreciation and Rs. 10,000 cash prize |
| Best memorial | Trophy, certificate of appreciation and Rs. 10,000 cash prize |
| Best researcher | Trophy, certificate of appreciation and Rs. 10,000 cash prize |
Certificates of participation shall be given to all the participants. The participation certificates will not be provided to any participant who is not present at the Prize Distribution Ceremony and the same shall not be sent by post/courier to participants under any circumstances.
Registration Fee
- Preliminary Round Registration Fee: ₹750
- Fee for teams qualifying for physical rounds: ₹3000
Contact
For any queries or assistance, you may write to mootcourtsociety@uniteduniversity.edu.in.
Click here to Register.
