About UPES
UPES is recognized as one of India’s leading higher education institutions, celebrated for its industry-aligned and future-focused academic approach. Our commitment to academic excellence is reflected in our recent rankings:
– Ranked No. 1 among private universities in India for Academic Reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
– Ranked 18th in Law as per NIRF 2025.
– Ranked 4th nationally and 3rd in the North Zone in the BW Legal Rankings 2024.
The School of Law at UPES is particularly known for its specialization-driven programs and strong emphasis on corporate, business, and emerging technology laws.
The Corporate and Business Law Cell (CBLC) functions as a student-driven body committed to bridging the gap between academic learning and corporate practice.
About Vidhutsav 2026
Vidhutsav is recognized as India’s largest academic law fest and serves as a platform for students across the country and abroad to engage in intellectually rigorous competitions. The III Edition of Vidhutsav will be held from 10th–12th April 2026 (Offline Rounds), with Preliminary Online rounds scheduled for 21st March 2026.
About the Competition
The III International Competition on Negotiating Transactional Documents, 2026 is a unique corporate law competition designed to simulate real-world commercial negotiations.
Participants will:
– Negotiate commercial transactional documents
– Engage in structured negotiation rounds
The competition aims to provide students with practical exposure to corporate practice, particularly in contract drafting and negotiation.
Eligibility
The competition is open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students enrolled in recognized institutions in India and abroad.
Participants may register in teams as per the rules mentioned in the brochure.
Competition Format
The Competition will be conducted in two stages:
1. Online Rounds (21st March 2026):
Preliminary negotiation and drafting rounds conducted virtually.
2. Offline Rounds (10th–12th April 2026):
Advanced negotiation rounds to be conducted at the UPES campus, Dehradun.
Registration Details
The previous registration deadline of 2nd March 2026 has been extended to 5th March 2026.
Registration and Brochure Link: “https://linktr.ee/CBLC2026“
Contact Details
Corporate and Business Law Cell (CBLC)
School of Law, UPES
Email: cblc@ddn.upes.ac.in
Instagram: @upes_schooloflaw
