National University of Advanced Legal Studies and CCI Host 2nd National Antitrust Moot Court Competition 2026 in Kochi

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi, in collaboration with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), has announced the 2nd NUALSCCI National Antitrust Moot Court Competition 2026 . This hybrid event aims to foster expertise in competition law among law students across India, combining virtual preliminary rounds with an offline finale at the NUALS campus.

A Platform for Future Competition Law Experts

The competition is organized through NUALS’s Centre for Competition Law and Policy (CCLP) , which focuses on research and capacity building in competition law. The CCLP seeks to create a network of regulators, academics, practitioners, and students to promote fair market practices. This moot court serves as a practical training ground for participants to tackle real-world antitrust issues, such as cartels, abuse of dominance, and merger control.

Event Structure and Timeline

The competition will be held in a hybrid format over two weekends. Preliminary rounds and quarter-finals will take place online on October 3–4, 2026 , while semi-finals, finals, and the valedictory ceremony will be held offline at NUALS, Kochi, on October 10–11, 2026 . Key dates include: - Release of Moot Proposition & Registration Commencement: September 4, 2026 - Last Date for Registration: September 20, 2026 - Memorial Submission Deadline: September 25, 2026

Registration and Prizes

Teams can register in two stages. The Stage I registration fee is ₹2,500 per team , with a Stage II fee of ₹4,500 for teams qualifying for the semi-finals. The registration is considered complete only upon submission of the form and payment. The competition offers attractive cash prizes: Winner – ₹40,000 , Runner-Up – ₹20,000 , Third and Fourth positions – ₹10,000 each , and special awards for Best Memorial and Best Speaker (₹10,000 each).

A Collaborative Effort

The event is patronized by Prof. (Dr.) G.B. Reddy , Vice Chancellor of NUALS, and chaired by Dr. Lina Acca Mathew , Registrar. Faculty convenors Prof. (Dr.) Mini S. and Dr. Nandita Narayan are overseeing the competition, supported by student coordinators Archit K.P., Sidharth V., and Anasuya Suresh. For queries, teams can contact nualsccimoot2026@gmail.com .

This moot court competition underscores NUALS’s commitment to legal education and CCI’s mission to promote competition awareness. It promises to be a rigorous and rewarding experience for aspiring competition law professionals.