Presidency University Organises First International Moot Court Competition

The School of Law successfully conducted its first International Moot Court Competition, offering law students practical courtroom exposure through participation from leading national and international institutions.

Presidency University organised its first International Moot Court Competition in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The three-day event welcomed 44 teams from prestigious law schools across India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Participants competed through multiple courtroom rounds, including preliminary, quarterfinal, semifinal, and final stages. The competition was evaluated by 53 experienced judges comprising senior advocates, legal professionals, academicians, and law firm partners.

Students gained valuable experience in legal drafting, courtroom advocacy, legal research, argument presentation, and professional networking. The event strengthened practical legal education while encouraging analytical thinking, teamwork, and ethical legal practice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of the BA LLB (Honours) program at Presidency University?

The BA LLB (Honours) program is an integrated 5-year undergraduate course divided into 10 semesters.

Is an entrance examination mandatory for admission?

Admission may be based on Merit, CLAT, LSAT—India, CUET (where applicable), or the university's admission process, depending on the admission policy of Presidency University.

Is Presidency University admission based on an entrance examination?

Admission is based on merit and programme-specific entrance examinations such as RVSAT, JEE Main, KCET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, COMEDK UGET, and Karnataka PGCET, depending on the programme.

Which entrance exams are accepted for admission?

The university accepts RVSAT, JEE Main, KCET, COMEDK UGET, CAT, MAT, CMAT, and Karnataka PGCET for selected programmes.

Does Presidency University provide scholarships based on entrance exam scores?

Yes. The university offers scholarships based on performance in entrance exams such as JEE Main, CAT, MAT, XAT, CUET, KCET, and Karnataka PGCET, subject to the prescribed eligibility criteria.

What scholarships are available for KCET and Karnataka PGCET rank holders?

Students with excellent KCET or Karnataka PGCET ranks can receive tuition fee waivers. KCET Rank 1–1,000: Up to 100% tuition fee waiver KCET Rank 1,001–10,000: Up to 50% tuition fee waiver KCET Rank 10,001–20,000: Up to 25% tuition fee waiver Karnataka PGCET Rank 1–100: Up to 100% tuition fee waiver Karnataka PGCET Rank 101–250: Up to 50% tuition fee waiver