About UPES
UPES, established in 2003 through the UPES Act, 2003 of the State Legislature of Uttarakhand, is one of India’s leading higher education institutions, widely recognised for its industry-aligned and future-focused academic approach.
Located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, UPES offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across specialised domains including Advanced Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Law, Design, Health Sciences and Technology, Liberal Studies, and Modern Media.
The University is accredited with Grade ‘A’ by NAAC, Government of India, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. With a strong global outlook, UPES maintains collaborations with leading international institutions, providing students with meaningful global exposure.
About CBLC
The Corporate & Business Law Cell at the School of Law, UPES serves as a pivotal hub for advancing the study and research of corporate law. It fosters a vibrant research culture and provides a platform where academics, researchers, and practitioners converge to exchange insights and expertise.
For those navigating the dynamic realm of corporate law in India, the School of Law, UPES tracker serves as a beacon of knowledge. It provides the latest updates, insights, and trends while fostering collaboration among academics, researchers, practitioners, and students.
About the Competition
- The International Competition on Negotiating Transactional Documents (ICNTDs) is a premier event designed to nurture aspiring legal professionals’ negotiation, drafting, and due diligence skills in India.
- This unique competition engages participants in a multi-phased competition mirroring the lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
- The competition journey begins with the submission of the Issues list based on the documents and the problem deck provided.
- This submission of issues list serves as a foundation for the subsequent stages of negotiation rounds.
Mode
The competition will be conducted in a Hybrid mode.
Eligibility
The competition is open for all the students enrolled from first to final year, including 3 year and 5 year integrated law program from a recognized law school.
Team Composition
A team shall comprise of two members. This composition cannot be altered except with the prior written approval of the Corporate and Business Law Cell (hereinafter referred to as CBLC).
Dress Code
The dress code for the competition shall be formal attire. Violating this rule will bar a contestant from appearing in the oral rounds. The dress code applies to all the pleading teams.
Prizes and Recognition
The competition will recognize outstanding performance across all stages, awarding prizes such as cash awards, trophies, certificates of excellence.
Rounds of Competition
The competition is structured into four rounds, each representing a crucial phase in the lifecycle of a transaction.
- The Preliminary Round (Online): Each team will once represent both the entities involved in the transaction. This
will be based on the submission of the Issues list. - Quarter Finals (Online): A total of 8 teams will advance to this round.
- Semi-Finals (On Campus): A total of 4 teams will advance to this round.
- Finals (On Campus): A total of 2 teams will advance to this round.
Important Dates
- Registration Date: 13th January, 2026
- Last date of Registration: 18th March, 2026
- Release of Problem Deck: 15th January, 2026
- Last Date of Submission of Issues List: 20th March, 2026
- Preliminary Round I & II: 28th March, 2026
- Quarter Finals: 29th March, 2026
- Advanced Rounds: 10 – 12th April, 2026
Payment Details
- Indian Teams – INR 3000
- International Teams: $ 40
- Accommodation Fees – INR 900 Per Person, Per Day (Not inclusive of the registration fees).
Payment Mode
Online.
Payment Guidelines
- Domestic Participants: Registration fees shall be paid only through the QR code added below.
- International Participants: International participants who intend to participate may write to us on our official email ID- cblc@ddn.upes.ac.in for the registration process and payment details.
Contact Details
Connect at: cblc@ddn.upes.ac.in.
- Gargi Singh (Student Convenor) – +91 8318017765
- Isha Chaudhary (Student Co-Convenor) – +91 8439276952
- Pragya Saini (Secretary) – +91 8882524180
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