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MAIMS 5th National Mock Trial Competition, 2026 by MAIMS, Delhi [Hybrid, Cash Prizes Rs 1 lakh, Early Bird Registration offer Available till May 23]: Register by August 23
About the Organiser
MAIMS was established in 2003 by Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society. The Institute has attained a distinct position in running BBA, B. Com(H), BA (H) Eco., BA JMC, BA LL.B (Integrated), and BBA LL.B (Integrated), LLM [IPR (2022), Corporate Law and ADR (2023)] programmes affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.
The Department of Law was established in 2017 by introducing a five-year integrated BA LL.B degree program. Established as a unit of the Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, the Department of Law aims to provide quality education with a professional approach to the budding legal professionals.
The year 2020 has added another feather to its cap with the introduction of the five-year integrated BBA LL.B program. In the year 2022 LLM program has also been introduced. Entry to the five-year course is through the rankings of the CLAT (Common Law Aptitude Test).
Details About the Competition
MAIMS 5th National Mock Trial Competition, 2026, aims to provide a dynamic platform for law students across India to showcase and strengthen their advocacy, research, and courtroom skills in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment.
The 5th edition of the competition revolves around the theme of “Mental Health, Superstition and Criminal Liability”, highlighting the intersection of psychological vulnerability, blind faith, and legal responsibility. In a society where grief, emotional distress, and misinformation often make individuals susceptible to manipulative spiritual practices, the competition seeks to encourage meaningful dialogue on the legal, ethical, and social dimensions surrounding mental health and criminal accountability.
Designed to replicate real courtroom proceedings, the Competition involves framing of arguments, examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examination of witnesses, thereby providing participants with practical exposure to trial advocacy and litigation strategy. The Competition aims to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical courtroom experience by fostering critical thinking, legal research, professionalism, and effective advocacy skills.
Following the themes of the previous editions, namely the POCSO Act, Male Victimisation, Kidnapping of a Child by their Own Parent, and The Ethics of Online Comedy Content, the Competition continues its tradition of engaging participants with evolving and socially relevant legal issues.
Eligibility
The Competition is open to bona fide students pursuing the 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programme from any University/College/Institution recognised by the Bar Council of India.
A maximum of two teams from the same Institution/University are permitted to participate in the Competition.
Each team shall consist of four members, comprising two Speakers and two Researchers-cum-Witnesses. Both the Researchers shall perform the role of witnesses during the respective rounds of the Competition as per the proposition. However, only one designated Researcher from each team shall be eligible to appear for the Researcher’s Test.
For the Preliminary and Quarter-Final Rounds, the Researcher-cum-Witness shall perform the role of witness as per the proposition. For the Semi-Final and Final Rounds, witnesses shall be provided by the Organising Committee.
Mode and Location of the Competition
The Competition shall be conducted in Hybrid Mode. The Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-Final Round shall be conducted virtually, while the Semi-Final and Final Rounds shall be held offline at the Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies Campus, Sector-22, Rohini, New Delhi-110086, India.
Registration Fees
The participating teams are required to pay Rs. 5600/- (Rupees Five Thousand Six Hundred Only) as Registration Fees.
An additional accommodation fee of Rs. 4000/- shall be applicable for qualifying teams opting for accommodation during the Offline Rounds. Accommodation is optional and shall be arranged by the Organising Committee upon request.
An Early Bird Discount is being offered, wherein teams registering on or before 23rd May, 2026 [23:59 IST] shall be required to pay Rs. 5000/- only.
The Last Date for Payment of Registration Fee is 23rd August, 2026 [23:59 IST].
Registration Procedure
Teams interested in participating in the Competition are required to duly fill out the Registration Form through the official registration link. Upon successful registration, each team shall be allotted a unique Team Code for all further communications with the Organising Committee.
The Registration Form for the Competition can be accessed through the following link: “MAIMS 5th National Mock Trial Competition Registration Form.”
Important Dates
Registration Open & Release of Mock Proposition: 27th April, 2026
Early Bird Discount Closes: 23rd May, 2026 [23:59 IST]
Last Date for Seeking Clarifications: 18th August, 2026 [23:59 IST]
Publication of Clarification: 28th August, 2026
Last Date of Registration: 23rd August, 2026 [23:59 IST]
Last Date for Payment of Registration Fees: 23rd August, 2026 [23:59 IST]
Last Date for Memorial Submission: 31st August, 2026 [23:59 IST]
Inaugural Ceremony, Draw of Lots & Exchange of Memorials: 10th September, 2026
Researcher’s Test: 11th September, 2026
Preliminary Rounds I & II: 11th September, 2026
Quarter-Final Round: 12th September, 2026
Semi-Final Round: 25th September, 2026
Final Round: 25th September, 2026
Valedictory Ceremony & Announcement of Awards: 26th September, 2026
Prizes
Best team: Cash Prize of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) + Certificate of Merit.
Runner-up team: Cash Prize of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand Only) + Certificate of Merit.
Best speaker: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) + Certificate of Merit.
Best researcher: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) + Certificate of Merit.
Best memorial: Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000/- (Rupees Five Thousand Only) + Certificate of Merit.
Best witness: Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) + Certificate of Merit.
Maims exemplary witness: Certificate of Merit.
Benefits
SCC Online subscription benefits for participants:
One-month SCC Online subscription for all participants
Annual SCC Online subscription for the winning team
Opportunity to enhance advocacy, research, drafting, and courtroom skills.
Exposure to practical litigation and trial procedures.
Networking opportunities with legal professionals and law students across institutions.
Contact Information
For any queries, feel free to contact the organising team.
Faculty Convenor
Ms. Ananya Dutt, (M) +91 99538 89757
Faculty Co-Convenor
Ms. Meenakshi Gupta, (M) +91 88262 21224
Student Convenor
Aviral Gupta, (M) +91 94532 34137
Student Co-Convenors
Sana Sachdeva, (M) +91 82877 77504
Divya Gupta, (M) +91 88519 39372
E-mail ID: mocktrial@maims.ac.in
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