Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), proudly announces the 6th HPNLU National Moot Court Competition (NMCC) 2025–26. Scheduled across March 2026, this flagship moot promises rigorous advocacy, engagement with cutting-edge human rights issues, and a prestigious national platform for law students across India.
About the Organisers
HPNLU, Shimla, established in 2016, has rapidly emerged as a leading National Law University known for academic excellence, a strong mooting culture, and research-driven legal education. Nestled in the Himalayas, the University provides a vibrant environment for legal scholarship and advocacy.
The competition is organised in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India’s apex statutory body for the protection and promotion of human rights under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. This collaboration strengthens the competition’s focus on constitutional law, civil liberties, and contemporary human rights jurisprudence.
Competition Structure
The competition will be conducted in the following stages:
Memorial Qualification Round (Top 32 teams selected)
Preliminary Rounds I & II (Online)
Quarter-Finals (Offline)
Semi-Finals (Offline)
Final Round (Offline)
Important Dates & Event Timeline
Pre-Competition Phase
20 January 2026 – Release of Moot Proposition
5 February 2026 – Last Date for Team Registration
10 February 2026 – Last Date to Seek Clarifications
15 February 2026 – Release of Clarifications
25 February 2026 – Last Date for Memorial Submission
5 March 2026 – Result of Memorial Qualification Round
Online Rounds
13 March 2026 – Last Date for Registration of Preliminary Rounds
17–19 March 2026 – Preliminary Rounds (Virtual)
17 March 2026 – Researcher Test
Offline Rounds (HPNLU, Shimla)
22 March 2026 – Last Date for Registration of Advanced Rounds
26–27 March 2026 – Advanced Rounds (Quarter-Finals to Finals)
27 March 2026 – Valedictory Ceremony & Declaration of Results
Registration Details
Registration Fees
Preliminary Rounds (Online): INR 2,000 per team
Advanced Rounds (Offline): INR 4,000 per team
Note:
No fee is required for memorial submission.
Fees are payable only after qualification to the respective rounds.
Registration once completed is non-refundable.
Important Links
Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/hwqFbjWMYaFPcScGA
Memorial Submission Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkpplAoP1IFKtQs5_WywOIBS3d07qPbX9uJCm7_cT4irYGsg/viewform
Official NMCC 2026 Brochure:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K-rJP3X126vcrVhmS7pkkFBew97cBcLJ?usp=drive_link
Prize Pool & Awards
Team Awards
Winner: ₹60,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Runner-Up: ₹40,000 + Certificate of Excellence
Best Petitioner Team: ₹15,000
Best Respondent Team: ₹15,000
Individual Awards
Best Researcher: ₹20,000
Best Orator (Male): ₹10,000
Best Orator (Female): ₹10,000