Nyayanama: Constituent Assembly Simulation by DNLU : APPLY NOW
About Centre for Constitutional Law, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur
Established in 2020, the Centre for Constitutional Law (CCL) at Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, serves as a dynamic platform for students and scholars to critically explore and engage with contemporary constitutional issues beyond the traditional classroom setting. The Centre is guided by the academic leadership of Dr. Ashit Kumar Srivastava, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of CCL, and is powered by the enthusiasm and commitment of a dedicated team of student members.
About NYAYANAMA
A constitution is not just forged from quill and page; rather, it is constructed from voices, visions, arguments, debates, and dissents. Nyayamana, a flagship event hosted by the Centre for Constitutional Law at Dharmshastra National Law University, aims to bring this spirit of constitution framing to life. Nyayanama presents an arena where brilliant minds can meet, imagine, clash, or negotiate all to give birth to the foundational text that is constitutional. Nyayanama is an event that brings life to the spirit of nation building, beyond being a competition, it’s an immersive journey into the constitution genesis.
Nyayanama is unlike other competitions like moot courts, where arguments are centred around a single case, and debates, where words clash. Nyayanama simulates the energy of a Constituent Assembly. It is a one-of-a-kind venture wherein the oratory practices of mock parliament are combined with the statesmanship of the model UN.
Participants get to step inside the shoes of nation-builders, navigating party politics, ideological differences, and the delicate art of compromise to draft a working constitution. Aside from its process, Nyayamana’s soul is in what it teaches. It is a practice in democratic deliberation, demonstrating that disagreement activates dialogue instead of silencing it. Participants are taught to think outside the self, write lasting laws, and practice the arts of persuasion, negotiation, and visioning that characterize leadership.
Competition Structure
Stage 1: Preliminary Round (Online Mode)
PRELIMINARY ROUNDS
- For the preliminary round, each participant shall be required to pay a preliminary registration fee, the details of which are provided in the Registration Section of the brochure.
- All registered participants will be presented with a common situation/scenario, inspired by contemporary constitutional or socio-political issues, along with a motion. Participants must then submit a two-minute video of themselves articulating their stance on the motion, through the same Google Form.
- The video shall be recorded in a proper, well-lit environment, with clear audio and video quality.
- This round will evaluate participants on two parameters: Oratorical proficiency which includes clarity, persuasiveness & effective articulation in limited timeframe; and Critical Reasoning which includes understanding of the subject matter and engaging with it critically.
Problem Statement is here.
Stage 2: The Main Event (On-Campus) (Dates: 22nd–23rd November 2025)
- Total 40 participants will be shortlisted from the preliminary round to proceed to the main event, which will be held at the DNLU Campus. The short listed participants will be required to pay a second registration fee, which shall be Inclusive of food arrangements during the course of the event.
- The participants will be provided, beforehand, with a detailed profile of a Hypothetical country along with portfolios of five to six political parties. After completing desk registration at the campus, participants, through Draw of Lots, will be randomly assigned to these parties of which will be of uneven size, reflecting the dynamics of real-world political systems.
- The ideologies, roles, and functions of each party will be compiled in a portfolio, which will be released along with the Country Dossier.
- The main event will consist of four rounds, each round being accompanied by a motion. Each participant will be allotted a two-minute window to express their stance on the motion in each round.
- Prior to the commencement of each round, each party will be provided with a tailored draft of the Constitution and will be granted one hour to outline and submit their proposals. The finalized draft must be submitted to the OrganizingCommittee via email within the stipulated time frame.
- Extra points will be awarded to each member of the party whose proposals writtent in the constitution draft will get passed during the motions.
- A window pane of limited time span will be open for all the members to vote on the motion proposed by each of the parties, through secret ballot.
- In addition to the moderated sessions, the exercise will also include an unmoderated caucus, the details and rules of which shall be provided in the rulebook.
- The Hypothetical Country Dossier/Problem statement, the Political Party Portfolios, the detailed Rulebook for the Main Event, and the motions shall be made available to the shortlisted participants in a shared drive after the completion of the preliminary screening, which will be shared via email.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students pursuing degree programs from recognized law universities or colleges across India.
Registration Procedure
- Preliminary Registration Fee: ₹500 (Last date to register: 5th November 2025)
- Final Registration Fee: ₹1500 (Includes food arrangements) (Last date to register: 8th November 2025)
For accommodation assistance will be provided but the payment has to be made by the participants directly to the hotel, if at all the participants want to avail the services, otherwise they may book any hotel of their choice. Short-listed participants will receive an official email with further instructions.
Prizes
Participants who demonstrate exceptional oration, constitutional reasoning, strategic engagement, and collaboration are honored across multiple categories:
- Nyaya Ratna (Best Delegate – 1st Prize): Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of 40,000/-
- Samvidhan Shiromani (Distinguished Delegate – 2nd Prize): Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of 25,000/-
- Rajya Vidhyarthi (3rd Prize): Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of 15,000/-
- Honourable Mentions: Two participants will receive a Certificate of Special Mention for distinguished performances.
Important Dates
- Last date to register PRELIMINARY ROUND: 5th November 2025
- Last date to register FINAL ROUND: 8th November 2025
- FINAL ROUNDS (offline at campus): 22nd – 23rd November 2025
Registration Procedure
Submit the preliminary registration form using the link: NYAYANAMA – A Constituent Assembly Simulation Competition | Provisional Registration form
Link for payment for preliminary registration: Event Details – Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, M.P.
Contact Information
For queries, please feel free to reach out:
Priyansh Shyag – +91 94244 04356
Jigyasa Singh – +91 96693 30067
Email: ccl@mpdnlu.ac.in
The brochure is here.
