6th SAARC International Moot Court Competition, 2026 by PGCL, Mumbai [Online; April 2 – 5; Prizes Up to Rs. 1 L]: Register by March 28!

25 Mar 2026

Categories: Moot Court Competitions

About PGCL

SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law (PGCL) (5 – Year Course) was established in the year 2004 and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. This institution aims at giving students exposure to experiential learning in the varied fields of law along with the essence of justice being imparted in its truest sense.

PGCL is an institution that reckons in creating and curating a generation of lawyers that pioneer groundbreaking changes in the legal labyrinth.

The institution does not believe in molding students into a defined structure but rather let them explore the multifarious magnitudes of their minds and expand their potentials beyond the horizons.

It relentlessly works towards manifesting an idiosyncratic and holistic ambience that champions innovative and ingenious teaching methods to the ever curious and critical legal minds.

About the Moot Court Society

The Moot Court Society (MCS) of PGCL believes in its motto: Improvidus, Apto, Quod Victum which translates to Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome. The raison d’être of MCS is to inculcate the values of effective oral advocacy and legal drafting, thereby sharpening students’ acumen for the legal profession.

MCS was established with the objective of fostering the spirit of mooting among students by providing diverse opportunities for participation while addressing evolving legal exigencies.

The Society organizes a range of events at both national and international levels to promote legal awareness and nurture proficient legal professionals.

With the panoramic vision of greatness and a longer way ahead, MCS is all set to explore the seas with its voyage to promote justice which shall bring the S.A.A.R.C. nations together once again for a cause of righteousness and sense of responsibility for posterity.

About SAARC IMCC

SVKM’s Pravin Gandhi College of Law, hosts its online moot, the S.A.A.R.C. International Moot Court Competition (SAARC IMMC).

The competition witnesses participation from several prominent national and international universities and provides significant exposure by enabling participants to demonstrate their legal knowledge and advanced mooting skills on a truly global platform.

It is regarded as one of the largest moots in the country, known for its rigorous competition and the wealth of learning it offers to participants.

The Competition seeks to address pressing concerns affecting the development of SAARC nations, both individually and collectively, while symbolising unity through strength.

It endeavours to uphold the welfare objectives and cooperative principles of SAARC and aims to develop practical, innovative solutions capable of implementation at the ground level. We warmly welcome students from across borders to participate and contribute to this shared vision.

About the 5th Edition of S.A.A.R.C. IMCC, 2025

The rounds witnessed an esteemed line-up of judges ranging from luminaries from the legal fraternity, including judges of the High Court, Solicitor Generals, Senior Counsels, practitioners, and academicians. The finalists were Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar and Jindal Global Law School, Haryana.

The First Slot of the Finals was subsequently graced by the presence of Justice KG Balkrishna (Former Chief Justice of India) with Adv. Devang Girish Vyas (Former ASG of Bombay High Court and Gujarat High Court).

The Second Slot of the Finals was adjudged by Major General Nilendra Kumar (Retired Judicial Advocate General in Indian Army) and Adv. Meera Kaur (Advocate at Supreme Court of India).

Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar won the Best Team prize in the Competition.

Theme

War Crimes and Human Rights.

Team Composition and Eligibility

The participation is limited to students pursuing their Bachelors Degree in Law (LLB, BCL, JD or equivalent).
The first 24 teams shall be allowed to participate on a first-come-first-serve basis. Each participating team will comprise of 3 members.
Two (2) Members shall be designated as speakers and one (1) member shall be designated as the researcher.

Registration Procedure

The participating Colleges are required to complete the Final Registration process by 28 March, 2026.
The teams are strongly encouraged to complete the registration process at the earliest possible.
The registration shall take place on a first-cum- first-serve basis for the first 24 teams only.

The registration link is given at the end of the post.

Registration Fee

The standard registration fee is INR 5,000 per team, and for international participants, the amount may vary depending on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment of registration fees.