About Central University of Haryana
Central University of Haryana is one of the fifteen Central Universities established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India (GoI) in the XI Five Year Plan (2007-2012) under the Central University Act-2009 of the Parliament.
The University has been accredited with ‘A’ Grade in the second cycle of NAAC assessment and accreditation conducted in August 2023. The University has been listed among the top 150-200 Universities in NIRF ranking. It has been ranked No. 1 in Haryana, 44th nationally, and has secured a place in the 1001—1200 band globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. It has been honoured with the prestigious “Emerging University of the Year” award by FICCI.
The University is fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Permanent Campus is situated on 484 acres of land at Jant-Pali Villages, Mahendergarh district of Haryana. Presently, the University offers 86 academic programmes (UG/PG/Research).
Details of the Event
The CUH First National Moot Court Competition, 2026, is a criminal law—focused moot designed to simulate high-intensity appellate advocacy. The competition emphasises precision in legal reasoning, strategic argumentation, and effective courtroom presence through memorial drafting and in-person oral rounds.
Set in a contemporary legal context, the moot proposition is structured to test participants on their ability to engage with complex factual narratives, procedural rigor, and constitutional sensibilities, encouraging a balance between doctrinal clarity and persuasive advocacy.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students enrolled in three-year LL.B. programmes, or five-year integrated LL.B. programmes at any recognised law college or university. Each participating institution may nominate only one team. Each team shall consist of three members, comprising of two Speakers, and one Researcher. Cross-institutional teams are not permitted.
Registration Procedure
Teams must complete registration before 14th March, 2026 by submitting the official registration form and paying the registration fee of ₹3000 per team, with an additional ₹1000 per team for accommodation. The Registration Form is available at CUH 1st NMCC Registration Form
The brochure may be perused at this link: CUH’s 1st National Moot Court Competition .pdf
Important Dates
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Opening of Registration: 19th February, 2026
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Last Date of Registration: 14th March, 2026
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Last Date for Seeking Clarification: 16th March, 2026
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Release of Clarifications: 18th March, 2026
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Submission of Soft Copies: 21st March, 2026
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Submission of Hard Copies: 24th March, 2026
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Inaugural Ceremony, Preliminary Rounds & Quarter Finals: 28th March, 2026
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Semi-Finals and Final Rounds: 29th March, 2026
Prizes and Awards
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Winners (Best Team): ₹30,000 + SCC Online Subscription (1 Year) + Winner’s Trophy + Certificate of Merit
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Runner-Up: ₹20,000 + SCC Online Subscription (1 Year) + Runner-Up Trophy + Certificate of Merit
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Second Runner-Up: ₹10,000 + Second Runner-Up Trophy + Certificate of Merit
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Best Speaker: ₹5,000 + Best Speaker Trophy + Certificate of Merit
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Best Researcher: ₹5,000 + Best Researcher Trophy + Certificate of Merit
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Best Memorial: ₹5,000 + Best Memorial Trophy + Certificate of Merit
Every participant shall also receive a Certificate of Participation, and a one-month SCC Online subscription.
Contact Information
For queries or further information, participants may contact:
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Email: Mootcourtcuh@gmail.com
Student Coordinators:
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Vishnu PBA — 9810062336
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Abhishek Kumar — 9031734503
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Nirmal Pushp — 9356958097
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Shresth Bhargava — 7060483973
The School of Law, Central University of Haryana looks forward to welcoming law students from across the country for a rigorous and engaging mooting experience.