CNLU-CARCIL National Deal Negotiation Competition on FinTech Laws, 2026
About CNLU
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) was established in the year 2006 with an altruistic aspiration of serving society by disseminating high quality legal education and legal awareness. CNLU has garnered a pan-India reputation as a stellar institution for legal research and education. CNLU strives to provide opportunities for students and research scholars to enhance their knowledge, practical nuances and research skills through conferences, capacity building series, guest lectures on contemporary issues revolving in collaboration with Central & State Statutory Bodies, Think Tanks and Research Centres, other National and State Educational Institutions, Law Firms, Trade Association, among others. These academic and legal discourse on contemporary, relevant topics is one of the essential aspects of learning to attain proficiency in the legal field.
About CARCIL
The Centre for Advanced Research on Corporate and Insolvency Laws (CARCIL) is a Centre of Excellence to facilitate the highest standards of research in Corporate Law, Governance, Insolvency, and Allied Laws in India. The Centre aims to provide a platform to carry out research projects, organise academic workshops, lectures, and conferences, conduct faculty development programs etc., and work towards the advancement of Corporate and Insolvency Laws in India. CARCIL is committed to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and innovative ideas.
About CCNDNC
The CNLU-CARCIL National Deal Negotiation Competition on FinTech Laws is a practice-oriented initiative aimed at equipping participants with essential negotiation and transactional skills within the rapidly evolving fintech landscape. The Competition is designed to simulate real-world commercial negotiations at the intersection of finance, technology, and law, enabling participants to engage with contemporary transactional challenges.
The Competition will be conducted in a three-stage format. In the first stage, teams will be required to submit a negotiation strategy or preliminary deal brief within the prescribed timeline. Teams are required to register with an initial fee. Based on evaluation, the top 24 teams will qualify for the second stage, which will consist of virtual negotiation rounds.
The top 8 teams will advance to the final stage, to be held on campus, where participants will engage in live negotiation rounds involving complex, real-world inspired fintech transactions. Selected teams will be required to complete further registration for the advanced rounds. The offline rounds are scheduled for 05th September 2026.
The Competition is designed to assess negotiation skills, commercial awareness, legal reasoning, and adaptability in dynamic transactional settings. Prizes will be awarded, along with other recognitions.
Schedule for CCNDNC
- 05.09.2026 – CNLU-CARCIL National Deal Negotiation Competition, 2026
- 18.08.2026 – Intimation to Top 8 selected teams and release of Ranklist
- 16.08.2026 – Preliminary Negotiation Rounds (Virtual)
- 30.07.2026 – Intimation to Top 24 selected teams
- 19.07.2026 – Last date for Final Registration & Submission of Negotiation Plan
- 14.07.2026 – Last date for Clarification
- 05.07.2026 – Release of Problem Statement & Commencement of Final Registration
- 22.06.2026 – Commencement of Provisional Registrations & Release of Pre-invite
Team Structure
Structure of Competition
- STAGE I – NEGOTIATION PLAN SUBMISSION
- STAGE II (VIRTUAL) – PRELIMINARY NEGOTIATION ROUND
- STAGE III (ON-CAMPUS) – QUARTER FINAL & FINAL ROUND
Registration Details
The team shall register for the competition through the provisional
registration form before the registration deadline. Click on the link
below or scan the QR Code for the provisional registration form
Registration Fee
- At the Time of Final Registration & Submission of Negotiation Plan : Rs. 2000 Per Team
- After Qualifying Into Advance Negotiation Rounds [Top 8] : Rs. 3000 Per Team
Eligibility
- Students pursuing a full-time 3-year or 5-year LL.B. from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India or relevant statutory authority.
- Students enrolled in LL.M. programmes from recognised universities duly accredited by the UGC.
- Undergraduate or Postgraduate students in Finance, Management, Economics, or allied disciplines from recognised universities.
Fee Payment Details
Chanakya National Law University
Account number: 40831092400
IFSC Code: SBIN0015996
Branch name: MITHAPUR, PATNA
Contact Details
Leadership
- PROF. (DR.) AJAY KUMAR (Director)
- DR. NANDITA S JHA (Co-Director)
Contact Persons & Roles
- HARDIK AWASTHI (Convener)
Contact : +91 84236 48309 - SHIVAM SINGH (Convener)
Contact : +91 82711 07570 - SAKSHAM SHIVAM (Co – Convener)
Contact : +91 6201751648 - VISHVAJEET RASTOGI (Co – Convener)
Contact : +91 93369 90307
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