NATIONAL MOOT COURT COMPETITION • 2026

Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition, 2026 by UPES School of Law, Dehradun

The IX Surana & Surana and UPES School of Law, Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition, 2026 is an opportunity for law students to compete in a rigorous national-level moot focused on insolvency and bankruptcy law. Final registration is open until 22 September 2026.

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Competition IX Surana & Surana and UPES School of Law Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition

Edition 2026

Organiser UPES School of Law, Dehradun

Collaborator Surana & Surana International Attorneys

Theme Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law

Eligibility 3-Year or 5-Year LL.B. Students

Registration Fee ₹4,000 Per Team

Final Registration 22 September 2026

Last Date for Final Registration 22 September 2026 Provisional registration closes earlier on 15 September 2026.

Who Can Participate?

The competition is open to bona fide students currently pursuing a 3-Year LL.B. or 5-Year LL.B. degree from an institution recognised by the Bar Council of India.

1. About UPES School of Law, Dehradun

UPES School of Law, Dehradun, is the organising institution behind the 2026 Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition. According to the supplied information, the School of Law is ranked 18th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Law category.

The institution places emphasis on practical legal education and developing the skills that law students need for professional practice.

Its Moot Court Committee plays an important role in developing students' abilities in advocacy, legal drafting, legal research and courtroom etiquette.

Why Moot Courts Matter

Moot courts give law students an opportunity to move beyond theoretical study and practise legal research, written submissions and oral advocacy around a hypothetical legal dispute.

2. About the Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition

The Moot Court Committee of UPES School of Law, in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, presents the IX Surana & Surana and UPES School of Law, Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition, 2026.

The competition is designed as a forum for students to engage with questions involving corporate restructuring and insolvency jurisprudence.

It provides participating teams with a platform to research complex legal issues, prepare memorials and argue their positions before a panel of judges.

Competition in Simple Terms

This is a national-level law moot focused on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law. Eligible law students can form teams, register, prepare written submissions and participate in the competition according to the official rules and schedule.

3. Theme of the Competition

Competition Theme Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law Participants should prepare their legal research and arguments around the issues provided in the official moot proposition and brochure.

Insolvency law deals with situations where individuals or businesses face financial distress and cannot meet their financial obligations. In the corporate context, insolvency law establishes legal mechanisms for resolution, restructuring, liquidation and distribution of assets according to applicable law.

For moot court participants, the subject can involve a combination of statutory interpretation, corporate law, commercial law, procedural questions and judicial precedents.

4. Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to bona fide students who are currently pursuing a law degree from an institution recognised by the Bar Council of India.

Programme	Eligibility
3-Year LL.B.	Students currently pursuing the programme.
5-Year Integrated LL.B.	Students currently pursuing the programme.
Institution	Must be recognised by the Bar Council of India.
Student Status	Participant must be a bona fide student.

Important Eligibility Check

Before registering, teams should verify that every participating student satisfies the eligibility requirements in the official brochure and competition rules.

5. Who Can Form a Team?

The supplied information establishes eligibility for students pursuing recognised 3-Year or 5-Year LL.B. programmes. Teams should follow the exact team composition and role requirements specified in the official brochure.

Moot competitions commonly require participants to perform specific roles such as speakers and researchers. However, candidates should rely on the official brochure for the exact permitted team composition rather than assuming a particular structure.

6. Registration Fee

Registration Fee ₹4,000 Per Team Payment must be completed according to the official brochure and within the applicable registration deadline.

The registration fee for the competition is INR 4,000 per team.

Teams should ensure that the payment is made in the manner prescribed by the organisers and that the payment requirement is completed within the stipulated deadline.

Important Payment Reminder

Do not rely on an old payment method or informal instructions. Participants should check the official brochure for the current payment procedure, required details and deadline before transferring the registration fee.

7. Prizes and Awards

The competition will recognise participants across multiple categories. According to the supplied information, merit certificates, trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the leading teams and individual participants.

🏆 Winners Cash prize, trophy and merit recognition as specified in the official brochure.

🥈 Runners-Up Recognition, trophy and applicable cash prize.

📜 Best Memorial Recognition for excellence in written submissions.

🎤 Best Speaker Recognition for outstanding oral advocacy.

🔎 Best Researcher Recognition for exceptional legal research ability.

🎓 Merit Certificates Certificates and other recognition as prescribed by the organisers.

The exact cash-prize amounts and detailed distribution should be checked in the official brochure.

8. Important Dates

Participants should carefully track every stage of the competition because registration is only the first deadline. Memorial submission, the Researcher's Test and the physical rounds follow later.

Event	Date / Timeline
Commencement of Provisional & Final Registrations	13 August 2026
Last Date for Provisional Registration	15 September 2026
Last Date for Final Registration	22 September 2026
Last Date for Seeking Clarifications	22 September 2026
Last Date for Memorial Submission – Soft Copy	5 October 2026
Researcher's Test	12 October 2026
Offline / On-Campus Rounds	30 October – 1 November 2026

Do Not Confuse the Two Registration Deadlines

Provisional Registration: 15 September 2026

Final Registration: 22 September 2026

Teams should complete the appropriate stage well before the deadline instead of waiting until the final day.

9. Provisional Registration

Institutions must complete provisional registration through the official registration form accessible through the competition's Linktree portal.

The last date for provisional registration is 15 September 2026.

Teams should carefully enter institutional and participant details because incorrect information may create problems during subsequent registration stages.

10. Final Registration

The final registration deadline is 22 September 2026.

Final registration and payment must be completed strictly within the stipulated deadlines and according to the official brochure.

Final Registration Checklist

Confirm that all team members are eligible.
Review the official brochure carefully.
Complete the required registration form.
Complete payment of the ₹4,000 team registration fee.
Save proof of registration and payment.
Keep a copy of all submitted information.

11. Memorial Submission

The last date for submission of the memorial in soft-copy format is 5 October 2026.

A memorial is the written legal submission prepared by a moot team. It normally presents the team's legal arguments, authorities and submissions in a structured format.

Participants should follow the exact formatting, citation, word-limit and submission requirements prescribed in the official rules and brochure.

Do Not Leave Memorial Work Until the Deadline

Strong memorials require time for research, drafting, citation checking, editing and proofreading. Teams should ideally create an internal deadline several days before the official submission date.

12. Researcher's Test

The Researcher's Test is scheduled for 12 October 2026.

Since the competition specifically recognises the Best Researcher, teams should treat the research component as a major part of their preparation.

Research Preparation Can Include:

Reading the moot proposition carefully.
Identifying every legal issue.
Finding relevant statutory provisions.
Researching Supreme Court and High Court precedents.
Checking recent developments in insolvency law.
Understanding the reasoning behind important judgments.
Maintaining a well-organised authority database.
Practising legal research under time constraints.

13. Offline / On-Campus Rounds

Physical Competition Dates 30 October – 1 November 2026 Offline / on-campus rounds will be conducted during this period.

The competition's offline rounds are scheduled from 30 October to 1 November 2026.

Teams should plan their travel and accommodation arrangements in advance, subject to the official competition instructions.

14. What Happens During Moot Court Rounds?

In a moot court competition, teams generally present legal arguments before a panel of judges acting in a judicial capacity.

Speakers must respond to questions from the bench, present their arguments clearly and support their submissions with appropriate legal authorities.

The exact structure and sequence of rounds for this competition should be checked in the official brochure.

15. What Is Insolvency Law?

Insolvency law deals with legal processes that arise when a person or business is unable to meet financial obligations. In corporate situations, insolvency frameworks are designed to provide structured mechanisms for resolving financial distress.

In India, insolvency and bankruptcy law involves a detailed statutory and judicial framework. Moot problems in this area can require students to analyse legislation, regulations, contractual relationships and judicial precedents.

Why Insolvency Is a Challenging Moot Subject

Insolvency disputes can combine commercial transactions, corporate structures, creditor rights, procedural rules and statutory interpretation. This makes the subject particularly suitable for students who enjoy complex legal research.

16. Areas Students May Need to Understand

The exact legal issues will depend on the official moot proposition. However, students preparing for an insolvency law moot may need familiarity with broad concepts such as:

Corporate insolvency resolution.
Rights and interests of creditors.
Debtor-company obligations.
Resolution processes.
Liquidation principles.
Insolvency professionals.
Adjudicating authorities.
Statutory interpretation.
Relevant judicial precedents.
Interaction between commercial agreements and insolvency proceedings.

These are general preparation areas and should not be treated as a prediction of the issues that will appear in the 2026 proposition.

17. How to Prepare for an Insolvency Law Moot

Step 1: Read the Proposition Multiple Times

Start by reading the entire moot proposition without immediately trying to argue it. Identify the parties, facts, procedural history and disputed questions.

Step 2: Frame the Issues

Convert the factual dispute into clear legal questions. Every issue should be capable of being answered through law and authority.

Step 3: Identify the Statutory Framework

Locate the relevant provisions of the applicable legislation and regulations before beginning detailed case-law research.

Step 4: Research Case Law

Find judgments that support your team's position as well as judgments that may be relied upon by the opposing side.

Step 5: Draft the Memorial

Build a logical written argument supported by statutory provisions and authorities.

Step 6: Prepare Oral Submissions

Speakers should transform the written arguments into a concise oral presentation rather than simply reading the memorial.

Step 7: Conduct Mocks

Practise before teammates, faculty members, alumni or other law students and ask them to interrupt with difficult questions.

18. Skills Students Can Develop

Skill	How the Moot Helps
Legal Research	Students research statutes, regulations and case law.
Legal Writing	Teams prepare structured written memorials.
Oral Advocacy	Speakers present arguments before judges.
Issue Spotting	Students identify legal questions from complex facts.
Case Analysis	Participants understand and distinguish judicial precedents.
Teamwork	Researchers and speakers coordinate their preparation.
Time Management	Teams work toward multiple competition deadlines.
Professional Confidence	Students practise presenting legal arguments under pressure.

19. Tips for Speakers

Know every argument in your memorial.
Understand the authorities you cite.
Do not panic when judges interrupt you.
Answer the question asked before returning to your submission.
Use clear and professional language.
Keep track of your remaining time.
Do not make unsupported factual claims.
Prepare responses to the strongest opposing arguments.

20. Tips for Researchers

Create a separate folder for each legal issue.
Maintain accurate case citations.
Read the full judgment rather than relying only on summaries.
Note the relevant paragraph numbers.
Keep track of contrary authorities.
Verify that every authority is still good law where relevant.
Coordinate closely with the speakers.
Practise research under timed conditions before the Researcher's Test.

21. Tips for Memorial Drafting

A strong memorial should be structured, persuasive and supported by authorities.

Teams should carefully follow every formatting requirement in the official rules because a technically strong argument can still face problems if the submission does not comply with competition requirements.

Memorial Quality Checklist

Clear statement of issues.
Accurate statement of facts.
Well-supported arguments.
Correct statutory references.
Relevant case law.
Consistent citations.
Proper formatting.
Thorough proofreading.
Compliance with the official word limit and submission rules.

22. Documents and Preparations

Teams should keep their competition records organised from the beginning.

Proof of provisional registration.
Final registration confirmation.
Payment receipt.
Student identification documents, if required.
Institutional details.
Eligibility documents, if required by the brochure.
Copies of submitted memorials.
Research notes and case authorities.

The exact documentation requirements should always be checked against the official brochure.

23. How to Manage the Competition Timeline

Since the competition has multiple deadlines, teams should create their own internal schedule.

Stage	Recommended Team Action
Before 15 September	Complete provisional registration.
Before 22 September	Complete final registration and payment.
Before 5 October	Finish, proofread and submit memorial.
Before 12 October	Prepare intensively for the Researcher's Test.
Before 30 October	Complete oral-round preparation and travel planning.
30 Oct – 1 Nov	Participate in offline / on-campus rounds.

24. Travel and Accommodation Planning

Because the final rounds are scheduled to take place offline/on campus in Dehradun, teams should plan their travel arrangements well in advance.

Participants should wait for and follow the official communication from the organisers regarding reporting time, venue instructions, accommodation information and any other logistical requirements.

Travel Tip

Do not wait until the last week to organise travel. Moot teams should build sufficient buffer into their travel schedule so that delays do not affect reporting for the competition.

25. Why Participate in This Competition?

An insolvency-focused moot can be valuable for students who are interested in corporate law, commercial law, insolvency practice, litigation or dispute resolution.

Participation can provide practical exposure to the process of researching a complicated legal problem and defending a position through written and oral advocacy.

Build legal research skills.
Improve legal drafting.
Develop oral advocacy skills.
Study insolvency law in greater depth.
Learn how to work under competition deadlines.
Build teamwork and professional communication.
Gain experience arguing before judges.
Compete with students from law institutions across India.

26. Is This Competition Suitable for Beginners?

Eligible students who have not previously participated in a moot can still consider participating.

However, a first-time team should begin preparation early because moot competitions involve a learning curve covering research, memorial drafting, citation, oral advocacy and courtroom etiquette.

First-Time Mooters

If this is your first moot, consider seeking guidance from faculty members, seniors, alumni or experienced mooters while preparing the memorial and oral arguments.

27. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Waiting until the last day to register.
Ignoring the official brochure.
Using outdated case law without verification.
Failing to read the full judgments.
Writing arguments without statutory support.
Ignoring the opposing side's strongest arguments.
Submitting a poorly proofread memorial.
Not practising oral rounds.
Failing to track competition deadlines.
Ignoring formatting or citation requirements.

28. Registration Process

According to the supplied information, institutions must complete provisional registration through the official registration form available through the competition's Linktree portal.

Final registration and payment must then be completed within the stipulated deadline and in accordance with the official brochure.

Register for the 2026 Insolvency Law Moot

IX Surana & Surana and UPES School of Law Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition, 2026

Final Registration Deadline: 22 September 2026

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29. Official Competition Information

The official brochure and registration resources should be reviewed carefully before submitting the registration.

The supplied source provides the competition's Linktree portal as the location for the registration resources.

Visit the Official Competition Linktree →

30. Contact Information

Contact	Details
Email	mca.upes@gmail.com
Kanishka Joshi	Jt. Student Convener — +91 75791 66243
Harsh Lodha	Jt. Student Convener — +91 95300 08720
Salil Ashok Paranjape	Student Co-Convener — +91 6363362465

Participants should use the official contact details for competition-related clarification and verify any important information before relying on it.

31. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition 2026?

It is the IX Surana & Surana and UPES School of Law Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition, 2026, organised by the UPES School of Law in collaboration with Surana & Surana International Attorneys.

Q2. What is the theme of the competition?

The theme is Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law.

Q3. Who can participate?

Bona fide students pursuing a 3-Year or 5-Year LL.B. degree from an institution recognised by the Bar Council of India can participate, subject to the official rules.

Q4. What is the registration fee?

The registration fee is ₹4,000 per team.

Q5. What is the last date for provisional registration?

The last date for provisional registration is 15 September 2026.

Q6. What is the last date for final registration?

The last date for final registration is 22 September 2026.

Q7. When is the memorial due?

The last date for memorial submission in soft-copy format is 5 October 2026.

Q8. When is the Researcher's Test?

The Researcher's Test is scheduled for 12 October 2026.

Q9. When will the offline rounds take place?

The offline/on-campus rounds are scheduled for 30 October to 1 November 2026.

Q10. Where will the offline rounds take place?

The competition is organised by UPES School of Law, Dehradun, and the final rounds are described as offline/on-campus. Teams should confirm the exact venue and reporting instructions through the official communication.

Q11. What prizes are available?

Merit certificates, trophies and cash prizes are to be awarded to winners, runners-up, Best Memorial, Best Speaker and Best Researcher. The detailed prize amounts are available in the official brochure.

Q12. Where can I register?

The supplied information directs institutions to the official registration form available through the competition's Linktree portal.

Q13. Can a student from any Indian law college participate?

Eligible students from institutions recognised by the Bar Council of India can participate, subject to the detailed rules and team requirements in the official brochure.

Q14. Is this a national-level competition?

Yes. The supplied information describes it as a premier platform for emerging legal minds across India.

Q15. What should teams do first?

First, verify eligibility and team requirements, read the official brochure, complete provisional registration before 15 September 2026 and then complete final registration and payment before 22 September 2026.

32. Quick Summary

Competition	IX Surana & Surana and UPES School of Law Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition, 2026
Organiser	UPES School of Law, Dehradun
Collaborator	Surana & Surana International Attorneys
Theme	Insolvency and Bankruptcy Law
Eligibility	Bona fide students pursuing 3-Year or 5-Year LL.B. from BCI-recognised institutions
Registration Fee	₹4,000 per team
Provisional Registration Deadline	15 September 2026
Final Registration Deadline	22 September 2026
Clarification Deadline	22 September 2026
Memorial Submission	5 October 2026
Researcher's Test	12 October 2026
Offline Rounds	30 October – 1 November 2026
Contact Email	mca.upes@gmail.com

33. Final Words

The Insolvency Law Moot Court Competition, 2026 by UPES School of Law, Dehradun offers law students an opportunity to engage deeply with insolvency and bankruptcy law while developing practical skills in legal research, drafting and oral advocacy.

The competition is open to eligible students pursuing recognised 3-Year or 5-Year LL.B. programmes. The registration fee is ₹4,000 per team.

The most important immediate deadline is the 22 September 2026 final registration deadline, while provisional registration closes on 15 September 2026.

Teams should not wait until the final day. Start by checking the official brochure, confirming eligibility, organising your team, completing provisional registration and preparing for the memorial and research stages.

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