Manipal Ranka International Moot Court Competition 2026

The Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), in association with the Ranka Public Charitable Trust, proudly announces the 12th edition of the

12th Manipal Ranka International Moot Court Competition 2026

Manipal University Jaipur  |  Cash Prizes: INR 1.06L  |  Hybrid Event

The Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ), in association with the Ranka Public Charitable Trust, proudly announces the 12th edition of the Manipal Ranka International Moot Court Competition 2026. This prestigious event aims to promote legal education and mooting skills among law students globally.

Event Organisers	Manipal University Jaipur (Faculty of Law) & Ranka Public Charitable Trust
Format & Location	Hybrid: Online (Prelims) & Offline at Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan
Registration Deadline	September 23, 2026
Preliminary Rounds	October 2, 2026 (Online)
Advanced Rounds	October 31 – November 1, 2026 (Offline / In-person)

Eligibility & Team Composition

• Open to bona fide students enrolled in a regular three-year or five-year LL.B. or LL.M. programme at institutions recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• Strictly one team per recognised university, law school, or college may participate.
• Each team must consist of two or three members.

Important Dates & Deadlines

• Release of Moot Problem & Registration Opens: 29 July 2026
• Last Date for Clarifications: 4 September 2026
• Clarifications Released: 11 September 2026
• Registration Closes: 23 September 2026
• Memorial Submission (Soft Copy): 29 September 2026
• Preliminary Rounds (Online): 2 October 2026
• Preliminary Results: 4 October 2026
• Accommodation Fee Window: 4–11 October 2026
• Advanced Rounds (Offline): 31 October – 1 November 2026

Fee Structure

• Indian Teams: Registration Fee: INR 5,000 | Accommodation Fee (Qualified Teams): INR 5,000 (Includes Food & Accommodation).
• International Teams: Registration Fee: USD 50 | Accommodation Fee (Qualified Teams): USD 50.
• Note: The registration fee is non-refundable. Formal registration is complete only after payment and submission of memorials.

Prizes & Awards

• Winner: Trophy, Certificate & INR 51,000
• Runner-up: Trophy, Certificate & INR 25,000
• Best Speaker: Trophy, Certificate & INR 10,000
• Best Memorial: Trophy, Certificate & INR 10,000
• Best Researcher: Trophy, Certificate & INR 10,000

Contact Information

• Official Email: mootcourt.society@muj.manipal.edu
• Faculty Coordinators: Ms. Nishtha Acharya (+91 8290769224), Mr. Vishwas Gupta (+91 7014312278), Mr. Shubham Kalita (+91 7002561268)
• Student Convenors: Ms. Vanshika Sarraf (+91 8825056152), Aadesh Jain (+91 7976819119), Kaustubh Verma (+91 6378843114), Avni Nema (+91 9039346678)

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Sample Request Letter for Institutional Representation

Use this draft to request permission from your university's Moot Court Committee (MCC) to officially represent your college, as only one team per institution is permitted.

Subject: Proposal to Represent [Name of Your University/College] at the 12th Manipal Ranka International Moot Court Competition 2026

Dear [Name of the Faculty Convenor / Moot Court Society President],

I hope this email finds you well.

I am writing to formally request permission for our team to represent [Name of Your University/College] at the upcoming 12th Manipal Ranka International Moot Court Competition 2026, organized by the Faculty of Law, Manipal University Jaipur, in association with the Ranka Public Charitable Trust. The competition consists of virtual Preliminary Rounds on October 2, 2026, followed by in-person Advanced Rounds in Jaipur from October 31 to November 1, 2026.

Our proposed team consists of the following members:
1. [Speaker 1 Name], [Year/Semester]
2. [Speaker 2 Name], [Year/Semester]
3. [Researcher Name], [Year/Semester]

We have carefully reviewed the moot proposition and the competition rules. As the guidelines strictly allow only one team per recognized institution, we request the Moot Court Committee’s official authorization to register and participate on behalf of our college. We are committed to dedicating the required time and effort for intensive research and preparation to ensure we bring laurels to our institution.

The deadline for completing the final registration is September 23, 2026. Please let us know if there is an internal selection or challenger process we must undergo to secure this representation.

Thank you for considering our proposal. We have attached the competition brochure for your reference and look forward to your positive response.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Roll/Registration Number]
[Your Course/Year]
[Your Phone Number]