Banaras Hindu University Wins National Moot Court Competition in India
The remarkable achievement comes as the Banaras Hindu University has emerged winner at the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) National Moot Court Competition 2026. This competition was held at Integral University. The winning team have secured the cash prize of ₹25,000 and along with trophies and medals they marks the proud moment for the India’s on of the premier institutions.
This competition have witnessed the participation from 40 teams across India and which making it a highly competitive and prestigious legal event.
Major Results
| Position | University Name (Prize) |
| Winner | Banaras Hindu University (₹25,000) |
| Runner-up: | Chandigarh University (₹11,000) |
Special Awards
| Category | University Name |
| Best Researcher | Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University |
| Dr Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University | Army Institute of Law |
| Best Speaker | Mallika Chadha from Lovely Professional University |
| Inspiring Excellence | Aligarh Muslim University |
| Best Regional Teams | Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University and University of Lucknow |
The competition was conducted from the April 9 to April 11, 2026. It has the structured format which designed to test the legal acumen and the advocacy skills of participants.
On the 10th of April the preliminary and quarter-final rounds were held.
The final round have followed the intense courtroom simulations.
This cultural evening added vibrancy to the event and it also features the ghazal performances by Shailly Kapoor
The blend of academic rigor and cultural engagement made the event both competitive and enriching.
Moot court competitions is aims to simulate the real courtroom proceedings and which is allowing law students to argue the hypothetical cases before judges.
According to Prof. Varun Chhachhar such competitions,
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