ABOUT PREVIOUS EDITIONS

The Inaugural RGNUL National Negotiation Competition, organized by CADR, RGNUL, was held online from October 8–10, 2021. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas was the Chief Knowledge Partner, with CAMP, Justice Kuldip Prakash Bhandari Foundation, and SCC Online as supporting and media partners. The event attracted 34 teams from premier law universities and centered on Aviation Law & Industry, providing a platform for complex negotiations and practical application of negotiation skills.

The Second Edition, held physically from November 12–14, 2022, was organized by CADR, RGNUL, and the Dr. P.C. Markanda Chair on ADR, RGNUL, Punjab. Key partners included Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Justice Kuldip Prakash Bhandari, and the Indian Dispute Resolution Centre. Media partners were Live Law, Lawetopus, and Latest Laws, with YNC India and Probono Club RGNUL as supporters. Featuring 26 teams, it addressed topics like extradition, expropriation, and nuclear tensions.

The Third Edition, hosted from November 3–5, 2023, saw Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as Chief Knowledge Partner, with SCC Online, Justice Kuldip Prakash Bhandari Foundation, Eastern Book Company, and Dr. P.C. Markanda Chair on ADR as collaborators. Teams from top law schools tackled issues in Family Law, Company Law, and International Law, honing negotiation skills on a global platform.

 

The Fourth Edition of the RGNUL National Negotiation Competition was held online from February 7–9, 2025, organized by CADR, RGNUL with Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. as the Chief Knowledge Partner, Justice Kuldip Prakash Bhandari Foundation, Chandigarh, as a key collaborator, Manupatra as the Knowledge Partner, and LiveLaw as the Media Partner.

OUR COLLABORATORS

1. Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM)

   - Principal Knowledge Partner

2. Markanda Advocates

   - Knowledge Partner

3. Justice K.P. Bhandari Foundation, Chandigarh

   - Chief Advisory Partner

4. SCC Times

   - Media Partner

5. Centre for Trade and Investment law

      - Expert Partner 

  6. Kovise Foundation Conflict Resolution International

      - Supporting Partner 

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FORMAT OF THE COMPETITON

The 5th NegComp will be held in an online mode.

Each University must be represented by two students, i.e. one Client and one Counsel. The composition of the team will not be permitted to change once the same has been communicated to the Organising Committee.
 

There shall be two preliminary rounds followed by quarter finals, semi-finals, and finals. The two-member Negotiating Team will comprise of a client and a counsel who will mandatorily have to play both roles atleast once during preliminary rounds.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Any student enrolled in Undergraduate or Postgraduate Law degree programme in any University recognised by the Bar Council of India as on 1st September 2025, is eligible to participate.​

Universities interested in sending more than one team are requested to express their intention by reaching out to the organizing committee. It should be noted that the allocation of slots to any university will be a decision made solely by CADR-RGNUL, and shall be final and binding.

 

The Registration Fee for the competition is INR 6500/- per team (exclusive of GST). The fee is non-refundable.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
 
Provisional Registration Opens - 18th September, 2025
Provisional Registration Deadline - 5th October, 2025

Final Registration Deadline - 12th October, 2025
Release of General Information - 12th October, 2025
Last Date to submit Clarifications - 20th October, 2025
Release of Clarifications - 23rd October, 2025
Last Date to submit Negotiation Plan - 28th October, 2025
Date of Competition - 7th-9th November, 2025

BROCHURE LINK - Brochure

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RULEBOOK LINK - Rulebook

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CLARIFICATION FORM - Click here

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DRAFT NEGOTIATION PLAN OUTLINE - Click here

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NEGOTIATION PLAN SUBMISSION FORM - Click here

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DAY-WISE SCHEDULE - Click here

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Preliminary Round -

Round 1 - Click here

Round 2 - Click here

 

Quarter-Finals - Click here

Semi-Finals - Click here

Finals - Click here

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CLARIFICATIONS

Preliminary Rounds - Click here

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