ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Established in 1943, Utkal University is the 17th oldest university in India and the premier institution of higher education in Odisha. Accredited with an A+ Grade by NAAC and ranked 42nd among State Public Universities in NIRF 2024, it serves over 1.5 crore people across nine districts.
With 27 postgraduate departments, 17 self-financing programs, and 371 affiliated colleges, the University offers a wide range of programs in Humanities, Science, Commerce, Education, Medicine, and Law.
Over the decades, Utkal University has produced distinguished alumni in medicine, law, civil services, science, literature, and politics. It remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and societal development, playing a pivotal role in shaping the academic and professional landscape of the region.
3rd VISHWANATH PASAYAT MEMORIAL NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2025
Date & Venue: The competition shall be held on 8th and 9th October 2025 at Utkal University, Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha – 751004, India.
ELIGIBILITY
- Students duly enrolled and pursuing a five-year integrated BA LLB / BBA LLB / B.Sc. LLB course or a three-year LLB course in any University/Institute recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible.
- Only one team per institution is allowed to participate.
TEAM COMPOSITION
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Each team shall consist of a minimum of two and a maximum of three members:
- Two-member team: Two orators only (no researcher).
- Three-member team: Two orators and one researcher.
- Once a team is registered and allotted a team code, no changes in composition shall be permitted under any circumstances.
REGISTRATION
- Teams must register by filling the online registration form (Google Form) on or before 11:59 PM, 21st September 2025.
- The competition follows a first-come-first-serve basis; only the first 22 teams shall be eligible to participate.
- Registration Fee: ₹3000/- per team (inclusive of accommodation).
Mode of Payment: (Bank Transfer)
- Account Holder Name: Principal, University Law College
- Account No.: 80152200000440
- Bank Name & Branch: Canara Bank, DDCE, Bhubaneswar, Branch Code – 751004
- IFSC Code: CNRB0018015
Attach the successful payment receipt in the registration link.
EVENTS & DATES
| Event | Date |
| Last Date of Registration & Team Code Allotment | 22nd September 2025 |
| Last Date to Seek Clarification | 18th September 2025 |
| Release of Clarifications | 22nd September 2025 |
| Last Date of Memorial Submission | 1st October 2025 |
| Participant Reporting, Memorial Submission & Researcher’s Test | 7th October 2025 |
| Preliminary & Quarter Final Rounds | 8th October 2025 |
| Semi-Final & Final Rounds | 9th October 2025 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
- Brochure: https://docshare.me/solutions/shared/view?fileKey=3rd_vpm_nmcc_2025_brochure-YrRqXk6o.pdf
- Rule Book: https://docshare.me/solutions/shared/view?fileKey=3rd_vpm_nmcc_2025_rulebook-MA1mnVZC.pdf
- Proposition: https://docshare.me/solutions/shared/view?fileKey=3rd_vpm_nmcc_2025_brochure-YrRqXk6o.pdf
CONTACT DETAILS
- Mail ID: [email protected]
Organizing Committee:
- Academic Head: H. Krishna Chandra Dora – +91 9078678459
- Hospitality Head: Nalinikant Sahoo – +91 7205715990
- Administrative Head: Karisma Mohanty – +91 7205836613
- Research Head: Ananya Bhuyan – +91 6371815029