About the Organiser
Karnavati University (NAAC Grade A+) is a State Private University located in Uvarsad near Gandhinagar, Gujarat, established in 2017 focusing on interdisciplinary teaching and excellence.
Unitedworld School of Law (UWSL) is a constituent school of Karnavati University offering interdisciplinary law programs including BB.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with various specializations and doctoral programs.
The Centre for Research on Mediation (CRM) at UWSL focuses on alternative dispute resolution, blending theory and practice, and hosts the flagship National Mediation Competitions.
The competition is organized in collaboration with the Gujarat International Maritime Arbitration Centre (GIMAC) – India’s first specialist dispute resolution hub dedicated to maritime and shipping disputes, located at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
About the Competition
The National Level Mediation Competition, 2026, aims to provide students with hands-on simulation-based learning on dispute resolution covering themes like Contract & Tort Law, Property Laws, Family Laws, and International Maritime Laws. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills in mediation.
Competition Structure and Themes
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Prelims (Law of Contract & Tort): Teams participate twice – once as Requesting Side and once as Responding Side.
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Quarter Finals (Property Laws): Top 8 Mediators and Negotiating Pairs advance based on cumulative prelim scores.
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Semi-Finals (Family Laws): Top 4 Mediators and Negotiating Pairs proceed on knock-out basis.
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Finals (International Maritime Laws): Top 2 Mediators and Negotiating Pairs compete for final round.
Eligibility
Team Composition
Location and Mode
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Venue: Unitedworld School of Law, Karnavati University, Uvarsad-Adalaj Road, Knowledge Village, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382422
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Mode: Offline
Prizes
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Best Negotiating Pair: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and ₹1,50,000
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Runner-up Negotiating Pair: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and ₹1,00,000
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2nd Runner-up Negotiating Pair: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and ₹75,000
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Best Mediator: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and ₹30,000
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Runner-up Mediator: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and ₹25,000
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2nd Runner-up Mediator: Trophy, Certificate of Merit, and ₹20,000
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All Participants: Certificate of Participation
Important Dates
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Commencement of Pre-Registration: August 3, 2026
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Draw of Lots: October 22, 2026
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Inaugural Ceremony, Prelims Rounds 1 & 2, Quarter Finals: October 23, 2026
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Semi-Finals & Finals: October 24, 2026
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Valedictory Ceremony & Prize Distribution: October 24, 2026
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Note: No last date for registration; teams accepted on first-come, first-served basis.
How to Register?
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Provisional registration through the form at Registration Link attached at the end of the post.
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Alternatively, teams can email their expression of interest to kumcs.uwsl@karnavatiuniversity.edu.in for further process.
Contact Details
Click here to Register.
