About Organisation
Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS), Lucknow is a premier government institution committed to excellence in legal, forensic, and interdisciplinary education. Affiliated with the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar and functioning under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, UPSIFS focuses on developing competent legal and forensic professionals.
The Institute follows a unique “Law-with-Labs” approach, integrating legal education with practical forensic training.
About the Opportunity
The 1st UPSIFS National Moot Court Competition, 2026 is being organised by the Moot Court Committee, School of Law, Forensic Justice & Policy Studies, UPSIFS. The Competition provides law students with an opportunity to engage in legal research, memorial drafting, oral advocacy, critical thinking, and courtroom argumentation.
The Competition will be conducted in two phases:
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Online Preliminary Rounds: 15—16 October 2026
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Offline Rounds: 30—31 October 2026 at UPSIFS, Lucknow.
Theme
The Competition is centred on contemporary legal issues involving constitutional and criminal law, with an interdisciplinary focus on emerging challenges in law, technology, forensic investigation, and criminal justice.
Eligibility
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Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. programme or a 5-year integrated law programme are eligible.
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Students enrolled exclusively in postgraduate or diploma programmes are not eligible.
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Each team shall consist of 2 or 3 members:
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Three-member team: 2 Speakers + 1 Researcher
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Two-member team: 2 Speakers, with one Speaker also serving as the Researcher.
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Multiple teams from the same institution may participate, subject to submission of the prescribed No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Registration Fee
₹3,000/- per team
The registration fee covers participation in the Online Preliminary Rounds.
Teams qualifying for the offline phase shall additionally pay an Accommodation & Hospitality Fee of ₹1,000/- per person, inclusive of accommodation and meals during the Offline Phase.
The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Prizes
Winner
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Cash Prize of ₹30,000/-
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Trophy+ Medal + Merit Certificate
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Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
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Three one-year complimentary academic subscriptions to SCC Online Web Edition, worth ₹96,000/-
Runner-Up
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Cash Prize of ₹20,000/-
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Trophy + Medal+ Merit Certificate
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Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
Best Researcher
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Cash Prize of ₹7,000/-
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Trophy+ Medal+ Merit Certificate
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Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
Best Speaker
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Cash Prize of ₹7,000/-
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Trophy+ Medal+ Merit Certificate
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Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India
Best Memorial
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Cash Prize of ₹7,000/-
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Trophy+ Merit Certificate+ Medal
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Paid Internship with Mr. Aditya Giri, Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court of India E-Certificates of Participation will be provided to all registered participants.
Important Dates
Particulars Date
Registration Opens 25 August 2026
Last Date to Seek Clarification on Moot Problem 15 September 2026
Last Date of Registration 5 October 2026
Memorial Submission (Soft Copy) 10 October 2026
Draw of Lots & Memorial Exchange 14 October 2026
Preliminary Rounds 15—16 October 2026
Researcher’s Test, Quarter-Final & Semi-Final Rounds 30 October 2026
Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony 31 October 2026
Registration Process
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Complete the registration through the prescribed Google Form.
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Pay the registration fee of ₹3,000/- per team through bank transfer/UPI.
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Submit the required registration details and payment proof.
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After successful registration and verification of payment, the Primary Contact Person will receive a confirmation email containing the allotted Team Code and other important details.
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The Team Code shall be used for all official communication with the Organising Committee.
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Contact
Email: upsifsnmcc2026@gmail.com
Website: www.upsifs.ac.in
Contact Persons:
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