ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

CUSB, The Central University of South Bihar, with NAAC accreditation grade A++ and categorised in Category 1 by UGC, was established under the Central Universities Act, 2009, as amended in year 2013. The Central University of South Bihar, endeavours to serve the nation by rendering quality education and knowledge dissemination to students in various programs.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND GOVERNANCE

The Department of Law and Governance stands as a trailblazer in shaping contemporary legal professionals equipped with a multidisciplinary perspective. Through its comprehensive educational programs, the department offers in-depth knowledge and expertise in a diverse array of legal domains, including Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Labour Law, Constitutional Law, Taxation Law, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), and Environmental Law. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, the school secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 23 in the Law category, reaffirming its growing stature as a centre of national prominence. By fostering a holistic approach to legal education, the department ensures that its graduates are not only well-versed in theoretical principles but also adept at addressing the complex challenges of the modern legal landscape.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 to safeguard and promote human rights across the country. The current chairperson of NHRC is Justice V. Ramasubramanian (Former Hon’ble Justice, SC). It functions as a quasi-judicial authority. The NHRC’s relevance is further underscored by its alignment with global standards, as a member of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions, ensuring India’s compliance with instruments like the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

CUSB is elated to announce its 1^st edition of the NHRC-CUSB National Moot Court Competition, 2026 in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission, is to be held from 12^th March, 2026 - 14^th March, 2026 in physical mode. The Competition shall consist of Researchers test on 12th of March, 2026, two Preliminary rounds on 13th March, 2026, Quarter-Final on 13th March, 2026, Semi-Final and Final on14th March, 2026 (in physical mode). The early bird registration amount is INR 3,600 which is getting started on 10^th January, 2026 and will be closed by 31st of January, 2026. The teams registering after the closing of early bird registration i.e., after 31st of January 2026 will have to pay INR 4,500 for the completion of registration on or before the last date of regular registration i.e.,10th of February, 2026.

The Invitation, Brochure,

Moot Proposition and the Rulebook of the competition is attached herewith to this message.

The NHRC–CUSB Moot Court Competition is a flagship initiative aimed at fostering critical engagement with contemporary Human Rights and Privacy issues. It seeks to promote discussion on emerging jurisprudence while providing law students nationwide a dynamic platform to develop courtroom etiquette, advocacy, research, and argumentative skills in a simulated judicial setting.

The moot proposition revolves around the different facets of Human Rights and privacy issues and concomitant laws. However, the students shall feel free to scout other dimensions of legal issues involved. We wholeheartedly invite you all to participate in this flagship event which shall be organised in the premises of our campus, amidst the ecstatic beauty of Bodh Gaya, a UNESCO world heritage site, along with Vishnupad Temple, where you can find ‘the “padchinh”(footprint) of Lord Vishnu.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Competition shall be open to the students who are pursuing any Integrated 5-Year LL.B Program or 3-Year LL.B Program.

REGISTRATION AND FEE PAYMENT

• Interested Students can register by filling the form attached below;

Link for Early Bird Registration Form: https://forms.gle/uR8afhCcFUkLoZkz6 (Fill it      on or before 31^1st January, 2026).

Link for Registration Form: https://forms.gle/uR8afhCcFUkLoZkz6 (Fill it on or before 10^th February, 2026).

• Early Bird Registration Fee: INR 3,600 (With Accommodation)
• Registration Fee: INR 4,500 (With Accommodation)
• Payment Details: The payment of the registration fee shall be made to:

 Account Holder: ‘Department of Law Governance CUSB’

Bank: State Bank of India

Account No.: 39141156006

IFSC: SBIN0061174

AWARDS AND REWARDS: Prize Pool Worth Rs. 2.4 Lakh (Including Cash Prize of Rs. 1.44 Lakh)

• Winners -- INR 51,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence + One-Year Complimentary (Academic) subscription of SCC Online Web Edition to team members of winning team total value of this is Rs. 96,000.
• Runners up -- INR 31,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Memorial -- INR 18,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Speaker (Female) -- INR 11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Speaker (Female) -- INR 11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Novice Speaker -- INR 11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• Best Researcher -- INR 11,000 + Trophy + Certificate of Excellence
• Semi-finalist -- Certificate of Achievement
• Quarter-finalists -- Certificate of Merit
• Teams Participating in the Preliminary Round -- Certificate of Recognition
• For all participants except the winning team -- One-month access to the SCC Online Web Edition valued at Rs. 3100 each.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Commencement of Early bird Registration: 10^th January, 2026
• Last date of Early bird Registration: 31^st January, 2026
• Last Date of regular registration: 10^th February, 2026
• Release of Moot Proposition: 10^th January, 2026
• Last Date to Seek Clarification: 31^st January, 2026
• Release of Clarification: 20^th February, 2026
• Last Date of Submission of Soft Copies of Memorials: 1^st March, 2026
• Inauguration Ceremony: 12^th March, 2026
• Researchers Test: 12^th March, 2026
• Preliminary Rounds I and II: 13^th March, 2026
• Result Announcement of Preliminary Round: 13^th March, 2026
• Quarter Final: 13^th March, 2026
• Semi-Finals: 14^th March, 2026
• Finals: 14^th March, 2026
• Valedictory Ceremony: 14^th March, 2026

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kindly contact the undersigned or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for any query. You may also follow us on  Instagram , Facebook  , and/or LinkedIn .

Warm Regards

Ms. Shri Vijay Laxmi (Convenor) | + 91 7903973465

Ms. Sambhavi Adarshi (Co-Convenor) | + 918051300855 

Ayush Priyadarshi (Treasurer) | + 91 8709048452

Dear Sir,

Greetings from the Moot Court Society of the School of Law and Governance, Central University of South Bihar Gaya!

With immense pleasure and Joy, The School of Law and Governance, Central University of South Bihar is pleased to announce and invite  students to the first edition of NHRC–CUSB National Moot Court Competition, 2026 which will be organized in physical mode.

We request you to kindly update on our website for advertisement. We are attaching the details for uploading on the website. Kindly attach the registration link https://forms.gle/uR8afhCcFUkLoZkz6 https://forms.gle/uR8afhCcFUkLoZkz6

and drive link Brochure, Moot Proposition and the Rulebook with brochure and other details for easy access to the participants.

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