National Qualifier For INC 2026 To Be Held At NLSIU Bengaluru

NLS NMC is one of Asia's ADR tournaments and among the few international competitions that bring together all three formats – Negotiation, Mediation, and Client Counselling. The Negotiation Segment of the XI NLS NMC, organized by the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, will serve as the national qualifier for the International Negotiation Competition (INC) 2026. The winning team from this segment will go on to represent India at the global level. The evaluation panels consist of experienced professionals, academicians, mediators, and legal practitioners who assess participants and provide constructive feedback. Previous editions have featured individuals such as Justice (Retd.) L. Nageswara Rao, Mr. Tejas Karia, and Ms. Bertha Cooper-Rousseau, among others. These expert insights, combined with training sessions led by established figures in the field, aim to support participants in developing a strong foundation in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Registration Process:

Registrations are open on a rolling basis. Interested institutions must provisionally register by 11:59 PM (IST), 16 April 2025. Universities may apply for one or more segments: Negotiation, Mediation (Client-Attorney), Mediation (Mediator), and Client Counselling. Final registration and payment will be due by 22 April 2025, and further instructions will be shared with the selected institutions.

You can access the Provisional Registration form here.

XI NLS NMC Details:

Provisional Registration Deadline: 16 April 2025

Final Registration & Payment Deadline: 22 April 2025

Preliminary Rounds (Online): 10–11 May 2025

Post-break Rounds (Offline at NLSIU): July 2025

Important Links:

Social media: Instagram, LinkedIn

Website & Email: website, nmc@nls.ac.in.

For more details refer to the rulebook & brochure here.