{"id":395736,"date":"2026-09-09T12:30:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=395736"},"modified":"2026-09-09T12:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T06:44:47","slug":"ail-national-moot-court-competition-2026-checkmate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/09\/09\/ail-national-moot-court-competition-2026-checkmate\/","title":{"rendered":"Army Institute of Law, Mohali | 16TH Edition Checkmate 2026 AIL National Moot Court Competition 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About the Organisers-<\/span> About the Organisers- Army Institute of Law, Mohali was established in July 1999 under the aegis of the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES). Inaugurated by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on 1 December 2003, AIL has since developed a strong tradition of academic excellence and advocacy. Guided by its motto, “Aspire & Achieve,” the Institute promotes legal research and practical learning, with a strong emphasis on analytical ability, ethical values and discipline. AIL has successfully conducted 15 editions of the Checkmate AIL National Moot Court Competition, fostering a vibrant culture where students are given opportunities to engage with contemporary legal issues and develop practical advocacy skills.<\/p>\n

Details of the event-<\/span> The 16th Checkmate 2026 is scheduled to be held from 15th to 17th October 2026 at the Army Institute of Law, Mohali. The competition is designed to provide law students from across India with a rigorous platform to engage in legal research, memorial drafting, and oral advocacy. Each participating team may comprise either two Speakers or two Speakers and one Researcher.<\/p>\n

Eligibility-<\/span> The competition is open to bona fide students pursuing either a 3-year LL.B. course or a 5-year integrated law course.<\/p>\n

Location (country\/state\/city) (offline\/online)-<\/span> Offline at Army Institute of Law, Mohali, Punjab.<\/p>\n

Registration\/submission procedure-<\/span> The deadline for provisional registration is 10 September, 2026. Teams should send an email to ail.checkmate2026@gmail.com for the same. A maximum of 32 teams will be registered to participate in the competition on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee for memorial-based selection is Rs 2000, which shall be non-refundable for each participating team, deadline for depositing the fee being 14 September, 2026. The fee for Memorial round to be submitted through online transaction by clicking on the following link:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in\/sbicollect\/icollecthome.htm?corpID=593474<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The scanned copy of the receipt of payment along with the duly filled registration form (attached with the brochure) should be sent via e-mail to ail.checkmate2026@gmail.com with the following details of payment of the registration fee with following details:<\/p>\n

a. College Name<\/p>\n

b. Transaction ID<\/p>\n

c. Bank Name<\/p>\n

d. Date of payment<\/p>\n

After the Memorial Round, the top SIXTEEN teams will qualify for oral rounds. The deadline for the payment of fee for oral rounds is 5th October, 2026, by 1500 Hours, via the link:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in\/sbicollect\/icollecthome.htm?corpID=593474<\/a><\/p>\n

Note: *Only information regarding accommodation will be provided by the organisers, and the teams will have to make their own arrangements for stay\/transportation during the competition.<\/p>\n

Important Dates-<\/p>\n